William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will return to Manitou Springs on Saturday, May 21, through Theatreworks’ Free-For-All program.
This adaptation of “The Tempest” will feature all-original Shakespearean text, retold in a fun, physical, fast-paced, family-friendly production perfect for a summer outing.
Featuring a duke-turned-sorcerer exacting revenge, malcontent spirits, traitorous family members, young lovers and a hefty dose of magical hijinks, the story promises gasps and laughs in equal measure.
Six actors play multiple roles in this hilarious romp sponsored by the Manitou Springs Library. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to spread on the grass.
Actors Creston Cooper, Lily DiSilverio, Rachel Fey, AB Lugo, Ashley Morris Hill, Emily Newton, GJ Noel, Sierra Tune, and Sean Verdu have learned multiple roles; six actors appear in each performance.
Creative team members include the director, Caitlin Lowans (Theatreworks artistic director); costume designer Madison Booth; stage manager Brooke Callahan; and props designer Marie Verdu (Theatreworks staff).
Among other regional performances scheduled for May and June, the cast also will perform at Bancroft Park, 2400 block of West Colorado Avenue, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, June 3. That performance is sponsored by the Old Colorado City Library, 2408 W. Colorado Ave.
IF THOU GOEST
“The Tempest” will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in Memorial Park, 500 block of Manitou Avenue. It lasts 75 minutes and there is no intermission. Leave thy shillings at home. For more information and a complete schedule: entcenterforthearts.org/theatreworks/events/free-for-all-tempest or 255-3232.