
The Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy is a Master of Fine Arts program that trains actors to work with classical language and embody mythic storytelling. This is classical work in its purest form: energetic and lean, with a focus on actors, language, and story.
After completing a one-year intensive program of coursework spanning classical text study, stage combat, and more, the Class of 2026 performs two plays in repertory as the culmination of their training: Macbeth and Twelfth Night.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Alec Wild
Shakespeare’s propulsive tragedy asks what happens when ambition overtakes conscience, and a husband and wife talk each other into the unspeakable. With astonishing puppet work by Ksenya Litvak, the witches, ghosts, and children of prophecy step out of the ancient world and into ours, drawing our imaginations into the “supernatural soliciting” at the heart of the play.
Runtime: Approximately two hours and 25 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Tickets are $25 for the general public, or see both shows for $40.
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Director: Alec Wild
Costume Designer: Cidney Forkpah
Lighting Designer: Minjoo Kim
Sound Designer: Matt Nielson
Puppet Designer: Ksenya Litvak
Fight Director: Robb Hunter
Movement Director: Emma Crane Jaster
Intimacy Coordinator: Bess Kaye
Voice and Text Coach: Lisa Beley
Assistant Director: Katie McDonald
Assistant Costume Designer: Lily Komarow
Puppeteer Consultant: Andrey Stuurman
Production Manager: Maddie Caldis
Stage Manager: Regina Vitale
Assistant Stage Manager: Maria Mills