Cast includes senior Colton Copley as Trinculo, senior Adam Miller as Caliban, senior Will Cox as Stephano, junior Liberty Lamb as Prospero, and senior Addie Lutes as Ariel.
The students of Anderson Theatre have been enduring harsh weather for weeks, but not from the January snow storms. They have been immersed in William Shakespeare’s masterful play “The Tempest,” which begins with a magical storm and a shipwreck.
Cast onto the shore of a mysterious island with her mother’s court, young Prince Ferdinand cannot help but fall in love with the innocent Miranda, who has lived on the island for most of her life. But Miranda’s own mother, Prospero, is not just a mighty sorcerer, she is also a banished Duchess who has her own plans for the castaways.
The play opens the weekend of January 31st, and is Directed by Anderson Theatre Teacher Hannah Linser-Wilder. “We are creating a unique world,” says Linser-Wilder, “Prospero rules the island, but it is also filled with native spirits, led by the air spirit Ariel. Our Tempest is spectacle driven, featuring puppets, dance, circus tricks, and fantastical costumes.”
There are over 65 students involved in “The Tempest,” including 24 performers on stage and a large and skilled student crew. The set was designed by senior Maria Timmers, a special arrangement that Timmers earned through expertise, creativity, and a four-year commitment to building sets at Anderson.
“The Tempest” runs through February 2nd, with 7:00 performances on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 matinee on Sunday. Tickets are available now, with a special discounted Senior/Student price only available before opening night. All tickets at the door will be $15. For full information and tickets, visit AndersonTheatre.com.
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