"Shakespeare the Dead," written by Alex Mills, directed by Tom Costello. More info: www.pipelinetheatre.org. Running time: 70 minutes. $12. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109   A film production of "Macbeth" promises to evade its history of superstitious curses, only to be hijacked by a mysterious executive who descends the project into nightmarish madness. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.