September 23 - November 19
Political exile, revenge, and magic meld in this edge-of-your-seat thriller, capped by a master manipulator’s calculated lesson in the folly of hatred.
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 being exiled by his brother, Antonio, Prospero and his infant daughter are stranded on an island where he uses magical powers to keep the island’s only inhabitant, Caliban, as a slave and a spirit of the island, Ariel, as a servant.
At the top of the play, a ship carrying Antonio and several others passes near the island. Prospero conjures a storm to destroy the ship and strand the passengers. Prospero, determined to regain his dukedom, uses Ariel to separate the shipwrecked survivors into groups on the island. Marriage, forgiveness, freedom, and a brave new world ensue.
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Cast
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.
THIS SEASON: Caska in Julius Caesar, Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
THIS SEASON: Ghost of Christmas Future, Young Scrooge – A Christmas Carol
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
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
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.
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
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.
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
Doreen Bechtol is a seasoned movement consultant, actor, and educator with extensive experience in theatre, choreography, and original devised works.
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
THIS SEASON: Props Artisan
Jess Snellings is is a versatile performer and theatre artist whose dynamic talent shines in productions at ASC and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow