September 30 - November 20
A good man confronted by evil and loss, Pericles is driven to the sea again and again in this epic tale of heroism and the quest for love.
The Tempest and Pericles will be produced in ASC’s Actors Renaissance style, in which the actors cast and stage the show, in the method used by Shakespeare’s own original company.
ABOUT THE PLAY
After solving the riddle of a king while trying to win his daughter’s hand—Pericles, Prince of Tyre, is forced to set to the sea to flee an assassin.
Advised not to be found easily in his home, he sails to Tarsus, governed by Cleon and his wife Dionyza. Warned that he has been discovered there, Pericles flees again. On his journey he is shipwrecked on Pentapolis in Greece—and, aided by fishermen, he enters, and wins, a tournament for the Princess Thaisa’s hand. They marry and soon conceive a daughter. On their way back to Tyre, they are again caught in a storm and it appears Thaisa dies in childbirth and is buried at sea. Pericles stops in Tarsus for nearly a year with his daughter, Marina, then voyages back to Tyre, leaving her in the care of Cleon and Dionyza. In Ephesus, the chest holding the apparently dead Thaisa washes ashore. The physician Cerimon uses an Egyptian ritual to revive her. Convents, growing up, murderous plots, pirates, brothels, supposed death, and happy reunions ensue.
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Pericles contains adult themes, some violence, and blood effects. You can read a more detailed breakdown of the plot here.
Cast
THIS SEASON: Caska in Julius Caesar, Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.
THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Antonio in The Tempest; Cleon, Simonides, Ensemble in Pericles; Prospero in Une Tempête
THIS SEASON: Ghost of Christmas Future, Young Scrooge – A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
THIS SEASON: Mark Antony in JULIUS CAESAR, Mrs. Bennet & Lady Catherine de Bourgh in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Egeus & Flute in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
THIS SEASON: Miranda – The Tempest, Thaliard, Cerimon, Ensemble – Pericles, Miranda – Une Tempête
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Composer, Music Director
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow – As You Like It; Eurydice
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Molly Martinez-Collins is an accomplished actor who brings heartfelt performances to ASC and beyond.
Ronan Melomo is a versatile actor with a rich background in classical theatre, known for dynamic performances at the American Shakespeare Center.
Artistic Team
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
Brendan Cullen is an experienced stage manager whose expertise ensures seamless productions at ASC and theatres across the country.
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.
Doreen Bechtol is a seasoned movement consultant, actor, and educator with extensive experience in theatre, choreography, and original devised works.
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.
THIS SEASON: Props Artisan
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Jess Snellings is is a versatile performer and theatre artist whose dynamic talent shines in productions at ASC and beyond.