On this episode, Frank Cwiklik talks about his upcoming show, Bitch Macbeth, which plays at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg in January 2008. Frank tells us about the genesis of this play, which is an amalgamation of many different Shakespearean works (not just Macbeth). He also discusses some of the changes he’s made for this production, which is a revival of a piece he originally mounted in 2001.

Frank’s earlier play, Sugarbaby, is published in NYTE’s anthology Plays and Playwrights 2004.

Frank — a true auteur of the indie theater scene – is writer, director, production designer, and sound designer of this show. As you’ll hear, Frank promises lots of sex and violence and gore in Bitch Macbeth!

Special bonus feature: moderator Martin Denton pronounces Frank’s last name correctly (it’s a Polish name and doesn’t sound the way it looks).

Episode Links:

• Bitch Macbeth website
• Bitch Macbeth info on nytheatre.com
• Plays and Playwrights 2004 info

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