Chicago Sun Times
- Recommended
"...Witches fuel the aesthetic at Invictus Theatre's "Macbeth." They're on the stage at Albany Park's Windy City Playhouse as the audience is milling about and getting seated, a trio of "secret and black midnight hags" writhing like a three-headed amoeba, hissing and shrieking like feral cats."
Chicago Reader
- Recommended
"...A production of Macbeth in 2024 doesn't need to reinvent the wheel, but it does need to hone the wheel smooth; minus a few dialectical and aesthetic misses, Invictus mostly does so. As the titular king, Amin is a commanding physical presence and holds onto a tragic, boyish bit of innocence in his descent to madness. And Michael B. Woods's Macduff expresses all the despair and humanity the Macbeths work to cleanse themselves of, to their own peril."
Talkin Broadway
- Recommended
"...But Vecchio's concept is overwhelmingly well-done, and the cast does well by it. Without at all flattening or simplifying the character to some kind of villain by nature, Mikha'el Amin imbues his Macbeth with a sharp, dangerous charm, even in the early scenes when all is supposedly well with him and his place in Duncan's court. Amin's performance is particularly strong in the immediate aftermath of Duncan's murder and at the banquet when Banquo's ghost appears to torment him."
Around The Town Chicago
- Recommended
"...In all, this is a good production that tells a tale about egomania, tyranny, and deviousness. It is not so much a matter of Macbeth’s followers being blind to evil but, rather, that they have a predisposition to think the best of others and believe that they have good intent. It should come as no surprise, then, that Macbeth eventually has his comeuppance. The fallout is that so many people’s lives have been needlessly taken and that grief is rampant among those left. And to what end? One would have hoped that the thanes had come to their senses sooner: before the bloodletting left a stain on the nation and its history."
Buzz Center Stage
- Highly Recommended
"...Invictus Theatre Company’s latest production of The Tragedy of Macbeth, adapted and directed by Sarafina Vecchio, delivers a potent, intense experience that brings Shakespeare’s tale of ambition vividly to life. This production leans into the raw and brutal aspects of the play, creating an atmosphere thick with dread and foreboding. With excellent performances and a thoughtfully designed set, Invictus’s Macbeth stands out in the Chicago storefront theatre scene as a bold approach to one of Shakespeare’s most famous works."
Third Coast Review
- Somewhat Recommended
"...Overall, this production of The Tragedy of Macbeth is passable. It is not on the same level as other Invictus productions. I expected more from Vecchio as a director with such a vast resume of teaching and directing Shakespeare. It could get better over the run of the play, but it should have been sharp out of the gate. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's better-known tragedies and needs a cohesive cast of actors playing to their strengths. There is not a lot of room to step outside the box."
Entertaining Chicago
- Highly Recommended
"...The new production of Macbeth at the Invictus Theatre Company is beautiful. With incredible lighting, costumes, and scenery, it is clear that director Sarafina Vecchio had a vision for what she wanted and she made it come to fruition with the help of a talented team."
