• ID: "Macbeth by William Shakespeare, directed by Bryn Boice, May 9, 7:30 PM and May 10, 2 PM. Student Matinees May 8-16, 2025; The Strand Theatre, Dorchester with the subtitle 'By the Pricking of My Thumbs' in a neon green futuristic font against a background of computer code creating the shape of hands"

    Macbeth: Stage2 Public Performances

    What’s done cannot be undone… This all-too-timely take on Shakespeare’s tragedy will focus on tech-manufactured jealousy and the tragic consequences of ceaseless social climbing, featuring Witches as ghastly algorithms who influence Macbeth along his deadly course of action. Macbeth, directed by CSC’s Associate Artistic Director Bryn Boice, examines the play’s questions of fate and free will as seen through the lens of Artificial Intelligence and technological manipulation.

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  • "Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Presents William Shakespeare's As You Like It; Directed By Steven Maler; JULY - AUGUST 2025, Free on Boston Common" in Text against a metal textured purple wall with images of tropical flowers painted and drawn. A CSC logo. "Love is merely a madness" in text.

    As You Like It

    Shakespeare’s lush romantic comedy As You Like It celebrates the joys and follies of human nature and the beauty of creating one’s own sanctuary, even in the face of great tyranny.

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The ShakesDown Podcast with Bryn Boice

Join Bryn Boice (CSC’s Associate Artistic Director) in this monthly podcast, as she breaks down and shakes down Shakespeare’s most interesting speeches!

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