The idea of putting live instrumental Radiohead behind the scenes, as well as part of the choreography, was inspired by director Alisa Stewart's visit to the UK specifically to see Hamlet Hail to the Thief, which premiered summer, 2025. Macbeth Featuring Music Inspired by Radiohead featured live musicians performing a haunting soundscape. Innovative choreography moved with the magical sounds. The rule of threes haunted the land controlled by the witches and man's desire for power.
Audiences immersed themselves in medieval Scotland, following the slow corrosive effect of unchecked ambition in the main character of Macbeth. This compelling production plunged into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires.
Read a (rare) show review at the Willamette Week here.
Audiences were seated in clusters for this performance as the performances took place in and around the audience area, as well as on a Globe-like upper platform. The witches adorned themselves with wooden headdresses and glowing contact lenses that brought out their inner evil. The parade of kings was "haunting to say the least," quipped one audience member.
"This was the best Macbeth I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot." - Judy T., audience member
CAST & CREW
CAST
Macbeth – KJ Snyder
Lady Macbeth – Taylor Jean Grady
Malcolm / Fleance – Damian Luis
Ross / Lennox – Alec Henneberger
Banquo – RJ Tofte
Hecate – Mindy Mawhirter
Witch #1 – Lexy Bolsinger
Witch #2 – Marietta Hedges
Witch #3 – Katy Payne
Porter / Duncan / Ensemble – Ryan Pfeiffer
Lady Macduff – Ruby Silberstein
Macduff – Danny Walker
Photographs by Jeremy Gardels
Live musicians: Alisa Stewart, keyboard; Erich Johnson, guitar; Dimitri Pandelios, drums
Choreography by Andrea Parson
