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THE TEMPEST

An ancient saga brimming with malice and magic​

August 8 - 24, 2025

By William Shakespeare
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Directed by Tony Rust
Witness the magic of this enduring epic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic comedies. Prospero is a duke-turned-sorcerer who has spent the last twelve years raising her daughter in exile on a remote island. When the nobles who betrayed them happen to sail nearby, Prospero seizes the opportunity to seek revenge and a new future for her daughter. She conjures a shipwreck and conscripts the island’s supernatural beings to wreak havoc, make mischief, and play matchmaker. After 400 years, The Tempest endures as a testament to the transformative nature of forgiveness and the power of a parent's love.
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$29 Adult / $15 Youth (18 & under)

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PHOTOS
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CAST
Prospero, the right Duke of Millaine / Tracy Brous
Miranda, daughter to Prospero / Serene Zamora
Ariel, an ayrie spirit / Darcy Rust
Ferdinand, Son to the King of Naples / Clarence Clancy Miller
Anthonio, Prospero’s brother / Juno / Alex Istudor
Alonso, King of Naples / James Kiser
Sebastian, his Brother / Autumn White
Gonzalo, an honest old Counsellor / David Guy Evans
Caliban, a savage and deformed slave / Martin Fogarty
Trinculo, a jester / Master of Ship / Jonathan Routledge
Stephano, a drunken Butler / Boatswain / Alex VonderHaar
Adrian, Lord / Iris / Mariner/ Sprite / Tori Flynn
Francisco, Lord/ Ceres / Mariner/ Sprite / Brianna Bird
PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Tony Rust
Stage Manager / Olive Bennett
Dramaturg / James Scoggins
Set Design / Tony Rust
Set Construction & Painting / Randall Brous, Tony Rust, Marisela Taylor, John Young, Tempest cast
Costume Design / Rhonda Turnquist
Lighting Design / Amanda Ferguson
Lighting Assistant / J. Sterling
Lightboard Operator / Emily Elbaum
Foley (Sound Effects) Artist / Amanda Ferguson
Sound Consultant / Jeffery Egbert
Soundboard Operator / Ella Fuller
Surtitle Operator / Laura Gibson
ASL Interpreters / Alexis Ferdig, Lisa Moore
Lobby Display / Carmen Dowell
Photography / Matt Emrich, Max Arnold
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