October 27, 2022 – November 19, 2022
DIRECTED BY DAWN MONIQUE WILLIAMS
This mordantly funny adaptation tilts The Tempest on its head, approaching the story of Prospero and Caliban from a post-colonial perspective. Written in 1968, this seldom-staged work takes on new urgency in today’s world.
About the Play
Following the plot of The Tempest, this story focuses on the original inhabitants of the island prior to Prospero and Miranda’s arrival, Caliban and Ariel, who have both been enslaved after his arrival.
Caliban favors revolution against the bonds of slavery, pushes back against being renamed by Prospero, and fights against his enslavement. Ariel focuses on non-violence, attempting to appeal to Prospero for independence.
This show contains strong and occasionally racially-loaded language, some violence, and adult themes.
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Artistic Team
THIS SEASON: Director of THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Choreographer
THIS SEASON: Choreographer – Une Tempête
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.
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.
Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
THIS SEASON: Props Artisan
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan
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: Acting Fellow
Jess Snellings is is a versatile performer and theatre artist whose dynamic talent shines in productions at ASC and beyond.
Cast
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
THIS SEASON: Caska in Julius Caesar, Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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
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.