Shakespeare’s ultimate power couple – retooled for the cyber age. MACK, BETH is a thoroughly modern, razor sharp tale with all the complex characters, intrigue, and taut storytelling that audiences expect from this classic tale of greed and unbridled ambition. A world premiere from a two-time Helen Hayes-nominated playwright.
“Chris Stezin has an intriguingly original voice as reflected in his previous Helen Hayes nominated works, HOBOKEN STATION and WHAT DOGS DO…” –DC Theatre Scene
MACK,BETH was developed through FIRST DRAFT at The Rose Theatre Co. where Stezin is playwright-in-residence. FIRST DRAFT is passionately rooted in the idea that new plays have an important place in the future of American theater. To learn more, go to www.rosetheatre.net
Thu-Sat at 8:00 pm
Sun at 3:00 pm
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes, plus one 15-minute intermission
Advisory Warning: Recommended for ages 16 and up. The show contains sexual situations and depictions of violence.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE SEATING FOR THIS PRODUCTION.
Sponsored artists indicated with 
Elizabeth Wright MacIlraith Jennifer J. Hopkins
William MacIlraith (Mack) Andrew Keller
Robert Duncan William Aitken
James Shaw Josh Sticklin
Geek 1 Izzy Smelkinson
Geek 2 Emily Cerwonka
Geek 3 Tyasia Velines
Donna Shaw Autumn Seavey Hicks
Maryanne Duncan Sarah Holt
Vida Karin Rosnizeck
Director Matt Ripa
Stage Manager Aria Velz
Scenic Designer Matthew J. Keenan
Lighting Designer Katie McCreary
Hair and Make Up Designer Craig Miller
Set Dressing and Properties Designer TBD
Properties and Set Dressing Assistant Katrina Wiskup
Costume Designer Julie Cray-Leong
Sound Designer Gordon Nimmo-Smith
Fight Choreographer Casey Kaleba
Photography Cameron Whitman
In Good Company SponsorsRose Theatre Company
Based out of the DC metro area, THE ROSE is a forward-thinking professional theater company hosting the area's premiere new play development series: FIRST DRAFT. Featuring celebrated playwrights alongside professional award-winning actors and directors, audiences rave "THE ROSE pushes the boundaries of what theater could/should be."
Harry Bagdasian sponsoring Chris Stezin
Gail and Peter Hansen sponsoring “The Duncans” Sarah Holt & William Aitken
Marcie Cohen sponsoring “The Shaws” Autumn Seavey Hicks & Josh Sticklin
Audrey and Bob Benson sponsoring “The MacIlraiths” Jennifer J. Hopkins & Andrew Keller
Jennifer Oehme sponsoring “The Housekeeper” Karin Rosnizeck
Laurie and Mark Buck sponsoring “The Geeks” Tyasia Velines, Izzy Smelkinson, & Emily Cerwonka
Tricia Ferrone, Capital LifeWorks sponsoring Aria Velz
Marie and Mercedes Matson sponsoring Props/Equipment