Posted 3:51 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015
UW-L's Theatre Arts production of "The Tempest" is magical tale of forgiveness and enlightenment.
UW-L's Department of Theatre Arts presentation of "The Tempest," one of Shakespeare’s most beloved and enchanting plays, begins April 24.
The enchanting tale of romance, sorcery and revenge will show at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25; at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2; and at 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26 and May 3; in Toland Theatre in the Center for the Arts.
The magical tale of forgiveness and enlightenment by William Shakespeare is a power play of passion and wills. Prospero, the Duke of Milan, has been usurped and exiled by his own brother. He is stranded on a remote and mystical island with his daughter Miranda who has been on the island from a very young age. Hoping to restore Miranda to her rightful place, and to seek revenge, Prospero conjures a storm to shipwreck his brother and those who conspired against him. The beautiful Miranda falls in love with Ferdinand, son of one of the conspirators, putting her relationship with Prospero to the test just as retribution is finally within reach.
Shakespeare’s final, much-loved play defies expectations, erupting into a timeless, exotic tale of monsters and cavorting spirits, love and song, merriment and mercy. Adding a twist to the UW-La Crosse production, director Walter Elder has cast several females to portray traditionally male roles including Prospero (now Prospera) and Trinculo the clown (now Trincula), infusing a great classic with a contemporary and rebellious feeling.
Tickets are now on sale. Box office hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, and one hour before show times. Tickets are $5 for UW-L students; $14 for seniors and other students; and $16 for others. For more information or to reserve tickets call 608.785.8522.
If you go—
Who: Department of Theatre Arts
What: "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
Where: Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2; and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26 and May 3.
Admission: Tickets are $5 for UW-L students; $14 for seniors and other students; and $16 for others. Call 608.785.8522. Box office hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, and one hour before show times.
Cast: Callie Boydston, Alex Brick, Lily Cornwell, Tanner Costello, Olivia Dubiel, Jessie Fanshaw, Sophia Goodner, Rebecca Johnson, Gabrielle Frenstad-Kirk, Aamer Mian, Kelsey Norton, Jesse Pingel, Casey Schneider, Calahan Skogman, Seth Von Steidl, Alex Taylor, Maxwell Ward, Katy Williams, Lewis Youngren