Voodoo Macbeth
Production of Macbeth adapted and directed by Orson Welles / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Voodoo Macbeth is a common nickname for the Federal Theatre Project's 1936 New York production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Orson Welles adapted and directed the production, moved the play's setting from Scotland to a fictional Caribbean island, recruited an entirely Black cast, and earned the nickname for his production from the Haitian vodou that fulfilled the role of Scottish witchcraft.[1]:ā86ā A box office sensation, the production is regarded as a landmark theatrical event for several reasons: its innovative interpretation of the play, its success in promoting African-American theatre, and its role in securing the reputation of its 20-year-old director.
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Date premiered | April 14, 1936 |
Place premiered | Lafayette Theatre, Harlem, New York |
Original language | English |
Genre | Tragedy |