beth

by Alex Lin

overachiever teens fight for their lives (literally) over one thing and one thing only: the intel international science and engineering fair's $75,000 grand prize.

a decidedly 21st century asian-american macbeth adaptation.

overachiever teens fight for their lives (literally) over one thing and one thing only: the intel international science and engineering fair's $75,000 grand prize.

a decidedly 21st century asian-american macbeth adaptation.

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  • Elizabeth Shannon: beth by Alex Lin
    “

    A brilliant retelling of Macbeth. Both the dialogue and stage directions are perfectly crafted. Would love to be able to see it live!"

    A brilliant retelling of Macbeth. Both the dialogue and stage directions are perfectly crafted. Would love to be able to see it live!"

    ”
  • Ursa Miles: beth by Alex Lin
    “

    Wow! Equal parts chilling and hilarious. Alex Lin's dialog is so real and directions so witty that I couldn't put this play down. "some kids defenestrate themselves and run for the hills" might be the best stage direction I've read in my life. The gore and atmosphere in this play would be an exciting challenge for any designer or director, and the pacing is AMAZING for acting work. I truly hope I get to see "beth" staged some day.

    Wow! Equal parts chilling and hilarious. Alex Lin's dialog is so real and directions so witty that I couldn't put this play down. "some kids defenestrate themselves and run for the hills" might be the best stage direction I've read in my life. The gore and atmosphere in this play would be an exciting challenge for any designer or director, and the pacing is AMAZING for acting work. I truly hope I get to see "beth" staged some day.

    ”
  • Hayley St. James: beth by Alex Lin
    “

    One of the very coolest, funniest, edgiest, and necessary Shakespeare riffs - and one of my new favorite Macbeth riffs - I’ve ever read. I would KILL to see this staged.

    One of the very coolest, funniest, edgiest, and necessary Shakespeare riffs - and one of my new favorite Macbeth riffs - I’ve ever read. I would KILL to see this staged.

    ”
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5w, 3m

*suggested doubling
1/mel, 2/angie, 3/lenny, danny/don

Development History

  • Workshop, The Rude Mechanicals, 2021
  • Workshop, University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department, 2021
  • Workshop, Pittsburgh ICKIpedia Podcast , 2020

Production History

  • University, Hunter College, 2023
  • University, Dartmouth, 2022
  • University, USC, 2022
  • Professional, The Rude Mechanicals, 2021
  • University, Union College, 2021

Awards

  • Playwriting Competition
    ScreenCraft
    Semi-Finalist
    2020