EVENTS
macbitches
About the show
Queen City Shakespeare Co. kicks off its second season with macbitches, a razor-sharp contemporary dark comedy by Sophie McIntosh. In partnership with The GLO Center, this intimate production invites audiences into a deliciously unhinged night of ambition, insecurity, and power plays.
When a wide-eyed freshman lands the coveted role of Lady Macbeth, the theater department’s reigning queens aren’t exactly thrilled. Instead, they invite her over to “celebrate”—but the night quickly spirals into something far messier. As Fireball and Svedka pour freely, alliances shift, egos flare, and the line between performance and reality starts to blur.
Part party, part psychological battleground, macbitches dives headfirst into the chaos of young ambition—asking who gets to take the spotlight, who gets pushed out, and how far someone will go to stay on top.
Directed by Mallory Maggi
Featuring: Chloe Jewell, Hadleigh Callahan, Lisa Spence, Arianna Gardner & Micayla Storm
Swings: Jonah Drake, Kevyn Marshall
Ticket: $20
Run Time: 90 mins, no intermission
Rating: recommended for mature audiences 14+
Trigger warnings: Intense themes of violence, betrayal, sexual content, and strong language.
Performance Dates
Friday May 8 at 7:30 PM
Saturday May 9 at 2:00 PM
Saturday May 9 at 7:30 PM
Friday May 15 at 7:30 PM
Friday May 15 at MIDNIGHT
Saturday May 16 at 2:00 PM
Saturday May 16 at 7:30 PM
Shakespeare's Puppet Players: A Winter's Tale
Join in the merriment of a story time puppet show for the whole family! The show begins at 12:30 p.m., but come early and stay late so the kids can enjoy a FREE ornament craft and hot chocolate.
Shakespeare On Tap
Prepare for an unforgettable night of side-splitting laughter and theatrical chaos as Queen City Shakespeare Co. presents a Romeo & Juliet like you've never seen before! We're putting a unique and unpredictable spin on the classic tale, where our actors embrace the unexpected.
Shakespeare On Tap-SOLD OUT
Prepare for an unforgettable night of side-splitting laughter and theatrical chaos as Queen City Shakespeare Co. presents a Romeo & Juliet like you've never seen before! We're putting a unique and unpredictable spin on the classic tale, where our actors embrace the unexpected.
The Tempest
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
The Tempest Matinee
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
The Tempest
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
The Tempest
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
Auditions: Shakespeare on Tap
Queen City Shakespeare Co. is hosting auditions for its inaugural production of Shakespeare on Tap. Must be 21+ to audition.
Auditions: Shakespeare on Tap
Queen City Shakespeare Co. is hosting auditions for its inaugural production of Shakespeare on Tap. Must be 21+ to audition.
The Tempest
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
The Tempest Matinee
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
The Tempest
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
The Tempest
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest presented by Queen City Shakespeare Company.
Ticket: $20
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 317 E Walnut, Springfield MO 65802 (J.O.B.)
Step into the storm and experience The Tempest like never before! With an intimate audience experience that brings the magic, mystery, and wonder of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to life, you’ll be transported to an enchanting island where fantasy and reality collide. Let the sounds, sights, and sensations delight your imagination as you become part of the story in our first main stage production. Don’t just watch—be swept away!
