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Macbeth

Macbeth

Macbeth

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, March 6, 2026 - March 12, 2026 Kay Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

View Program Book

About TDPS

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

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Regular: $30

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Students & Youth: $10

Event Dates

  • Friday, Mar 06, 2026 7:30 pm
    03/06/26 19:30:00 03/06/26 21:00:00 America/New_York Macbeth

    About the Event

    In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

    Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

    All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

    View Program Book

    About TDPS

    The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

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  • Saturday, Mar 07, 2026 2:00 pm
    03/07/26 14:00:00 03/07/26 15:30:00 America/New_York Macbeth

    About the Event

    In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

    Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

    All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

    View Program Book

    About TDPS

    The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

     Kay Theatre false
  • Saturday, Mar 07, 2026 7:30 pm
    03/07/26 19:30:00 03/07/26 21:00:00 America/New_York Macbeth

    About the Event

    In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

    Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

    All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

    View Program Book

    About TDPS

    The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

     Kay Theatre false
  • Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 7:30 pm
    03/10/26 19:30:00 03/10/26 21:00:00 America/New_York Macbeth

    About the Event

    In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

    Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

    All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

    View Program Book

    About TDPS

    The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

     Kay Theatre false
  • Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 7:30 pm
    03/11/26 19:30:00 03/11/26 21:00:00 America/New_York Macbeth

    About the Event

    In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

    Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

    All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

    View Program Book

    About TDPS

    The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

     Kay Theatre false
  • Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 7:30 pm
    03/12/26 19:30:00 03/12/26 21:00:00 America/New_York Macbeth

    About the Event

    In this bold retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where fantasy and the unknown reign supreme, Macbeth and Lady M will stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy and ascend to power, but the consequences of their ambition threaten everything.

    Assistant Professor Fatima Quander (director of previous TDPS productions The Book Club Play, A Bicycle Country, and co-director of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf) directs this eloquent and ever-timely tragedy.

    All performances will have open integrated captioning. 

    View Program Book

    About TDPS

    The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

     Kay Theatre false

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