Once again, Ryan JW Smith makes me jealous of his writing talent, his performance talent, and his casting talent. Taking a riff on the Scottish king this round with a few minor (major... they're major) twists, Smith and his cast spit the witty dialogue so smoothly one assumes they've been rehearsing for months. The cauldron shots are a nice touch (in every possible way). Go - especially if you've never seen a Ryan JW Smith show before - looking for ward to SWEET LOVE ADIEU!...
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewerJune 10, 2016
As a Shakespeare lover, Macdeth was everything I wanted it to be. The script was brilliant, the actors were fantastic, and there were absolutely no let-downs. For me, the star of the show was Lady Macdeth. She was an unstoppable force, villainous and vulnerable all at once....
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It was an entertaining play that both amused me and made me think. The humor was fast-paced, but every once in awhile there was time for careful thought and reflection as numerous characters gave beautifully worded political speeches. These political undertones helped connect Shakespeare's centuries-old plots and themes to our current era. Nothing bothers me more than when I leave a production asking myself, "What was the point of all that?" Luckily, the only thing I asked myself after MacDeth was, "How could so many clever rhymes fit into one play?!"...
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