FIRST PRODUCTION BY AN ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
FIRST PRODUCTION BY AN ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
DUNSINANE BY DAVID GREIG
Co-Directed by Jasson Minadakis and Rob Lutfy
Produced in partnership with Tamalpais High School’s Conservatory Theatre Ensemble
Opening our season with its first production by an all-American team, Greig’s work continues the story of Shakespeare's Macbeth and the war for Scotland's throne, featuring an all-star ensemble cast of actors comprised of Bay Area favorites, newcomers, and student professionals. This captivating, imagined sequel explores one man's attempt to restore peace in a country consumed by war. Macbeth rules with an iron fist. Under cover of night, the English army must sweep in, kill the tyrant, and claim Scotland's seat of power. But efforts to restore order appear futile as the situation spins out of control. Fierce one minute and funny the next, Scottish playwright David Greig's extraordinary ability to infuse a dark story with rich humor results in a lively, vital examination of power—illuminating uncanny parallels between Scotland's medieval and present-day political landscapes around the world. Last seen in the U.S. on its 2015 tour by the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this play will be produced by MTC in our first partnership with Tamalpais High School’s Conservatory Theatre Ensemble, allowing us to stage a two-part epic in two theatres blocks apart in Mill Valley.
Watch the show trailer below!
Flip through the digital program for Dunsinane production below!
“Greig's combination of the drama of war is balanced with humor at our human foibles”
“a visually stunning, action-packed re-creation of 12th century Scotland that is eerily prescient to our modern political landscape”
“a fanciful sequel to Shakespeare's Macbeth”
“Mike Post…achieves an otherworldly atmosphere as though you're peering through time into a long-forgotten past.”
“Students from Tamalpais High School flesh out the ensemble…remarkable skills”
“Daniel Duque-Estrada has a juicy, scene-stealing role as Egham”
“Dunsinane revisits the hefty price tag and explores our expectations from war.
“Josh Odsess-Rubin brings refreshing laughs and lightness within his nasty character countering Aldo Billingslea’s serious English general.”
“Jasson Minadakis and Rob Lutfy’s direction give us a clear delineation throughout scene and role changes”
“richly rewarding… Greig tells a story that conveys both the senselessness of war and the umbrage of a nation dealing with an outside force”
“Lisa Anne Porter is a marvelously compelling Gruach, forthright and defiant, demanding her due and unyielding in remaining queen no matter her circumstances.”
“Penina Goddessmen contributes some beautiful Gaelic vocal folk compositions”
THIS STUDENT MATINEE IS SOLD OUT!
We’re thrilled to share with you the fantastic lineup of shows in our season, and I truly hope that you are able to experience our student matinees with your students this year! If you'd like to explore the content further, click here find a little bit about each show, the dates, and the grade recommendation.
Marin Theatre Company and Lark Theater present: A cinematic event, a one-night only showing of The Tragedy of Macbeth, in honor of the stage-play DUNSINANE, an imagined continuation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, running Sept. 22-Oct. 16.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this special evening!
Patrons will enjoy three drams pre-show that represent the wide spectrum of flavors that make Scotland the leading producer of whisky in the world, hosted by local production manager and designer, Jeff Rowlings, who has been collecting and tasting whiskies for 25 years including two tours of distilleries across Scotland and is a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Association.