One storm rages on the sea. Another storm rages inside of a man. Will Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan, exact his revenge or forgive his foes?
Shakespeare’s magnificent last play is a meditation on family, love, mercy, and—ultimately—the theatre itself.
“Prospero’s magical island could be anywhere. Our production references the enchanting island of Hispaniola, the island that is home to both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The history of Haiti is nothing short of magical. This tiny Caribbean country won its independence by defeating three European superpowers: France, Britain and Spain, demonstrating the same fighting spirit found in Caliban, and the same longing for freedom as Ariel. The Tempest highlights the dynamics of freedom and captivity, imprisonment and rebellion, authority and tyranny. My hope is that after spending time with these characters, we learn something about ourselves.”
------Director Carl Cofield on The Tempest
with Ron Cephas Jones as Prospero
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SUNDAY @ 8 PM
FRIDAY @ 8:15 PM
