Superintendent Macbeth’s paranoia and tyranny lead to civil war, where Macduff, a precinct commander, ultimately defeats Macbeth, restoring the rightful heir, Deputy Chief Malcolm, to the throne. Just like life in 2025, The Conspirators describe Chicago Cop Macbeth as exploring themes of ambition, fate and da destructive nature of unchecked power, all in Chicago accents. Chicago Cop Macbeth is indeed Shakespeare’s classic text, adapted to be in a parallel world of da Chicago cops—a king is now a superintendent, a thane is a commander, Fleance is a cop cadet, etc. “The concept just came to us during a workshop a few years ago,” says adapter/director Wm. Bullion. “Every character is a ‘Chicago Cop’ and somehow it just works!”
by William Shakespeare
adapted and directed by Wm. Bullion
producer and Style coach: Sid Feldman
Featuring the talents of:
Eva Andrews, Travis Barnhart, Clara Byczkowski, Zach Foley, Jensen Hill, Allison Horvatin, Demitri Magas, Lili Moldovanska, Talia Neidorf, Dakota Norman, Kelly Opalko, Jacob Reno, Emily Ruth, Collan Simmons, AL SMART!, Corin Wiggins, and Ariel Zoromski.
Design and tech crew:
Corin Wiggins Production Manager
Mike McShane Scenographer
Sebby Woldt Sound Designer
Kit Medic Costume Designer
Libby Beyreis Fight Choreographer/Armourer
Wm. Bullion Director
Elena Avila Assistant Director
Sid Feldman Producer/Style Coach
Matt Bonaccorso Stage Manager
Dugan Kenaz-Mara Props Designer
Kieran O’Connor Technical Director
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