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THE TEMPEST

written by William Shakespeare
directed by Carmen-Maria Mandley

February 12 - 15, 2009
Common Ground Theatre, Durham

February 20 - 22, 2009
Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs

Considered a Shakespearean romance, The Tempest is set far away from ordinary life and tells the tale of a shipwrecked king and his brother, two young lovers and a drunken trio of a fool, a clown and a monster. All of their fates are carefully watched over and manipulated by a powerful sorcerer and a mystical spirit beholden to him.

Critically acclaimed director, Carmen maria-Mandley creates a whirlwind storm of song, dance, humor and fantasy bringing to life one of Shakespeare's most exotic tales. A cast of twenty combines live a cappella singing, modern dancing, and cirque-style clowning to craft a production that will thrill audiences of all ages.

cast:

J.R. Aiello: Sebastian
Loren Armitage: Adrian
Jason Bailey: Francisco
Rebecca Blum: Stephano
Seth Blum: Caliban
Richard Butner: Trinculo
Missy Dapper: Sprite, Chorus
Lucinda Gainey: Gonzalo
Heather J. Hackford: Ariel
Andrew Heil: Ferdinand
Adam Hemminger: Sailor
Chuck Keith: Alonso
Benji Palmer: Sailor
Charlotte Pate: Miranda
Kacey Reynolds: Sprite, Chorus
Matt Schedler: Prospero
Sarah Schmitt: Singer, Harpy, Godess
Joey Shea: Sailor
Debbie Tullos Strange: Sprite, Chorus
Garrett Stein-Seroussi: Sailor
Jeff Buckner: Antonio
Joyce Davis: Sailor

production crew:

Director: Carmen-maria Mandley
Stage Manager: Kelly Mahaffey
Composer/Sound Designer: G. Todd Buker
Costume Designer: Jeremy Clos
Set Construction: Calvin Thomas
Box Office: Cocoa Pittman