by William Shakespeare
In Shakespeare’s final work, Prospero is exiled to an enchanted island where he harnesses the powers of magic and masters the spirits that dwell there. His desire for revenge drives him to conjure a mighty storm trapping his enemies on the island. In our first Shakespeare production, Steppenwolf ensemble member Tina Landau re-imagines this magical tale of art, freedom and the transformative power of forgiveness. Ensemble member Frank Galati returns to the stage as Prospero, his first performance at Steppenwolf since The Drawer Boy with John Mahoney in 2001. Tina Landau has been an ensemble member since 1997 and has staged such inspiring Steppenwolf productions as The Time of Your Life, Cherry Orchard and The Diary of Anne Frank.
Ensemble Conversations: Yasen Peyankov
MaTEENée for The Tempest
#024: Ensemble Member Alan Wilder on The Tempest
Steppenwolf & Shakespeare
#021: Ensemble Member Alana Arenas on The Tempest
The Tempest in Production
Aerial Training for The Tempest
The Tempest in Rehearsal
#019: A Live Conversation with the Cast & Crew of The Tempest
Donor Cast Party for The Tempest
Constructing The Tempest
#016: Ensemble Member K. Todd Freeman on Art
#001: Artistic Director Martha Lavey on the 2008-2009 Season
Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses the 2008-2009 Season of the Imagination
Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses The Tempest with director and ensemble member Tina Landau
Tina Landau’s team of designers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process
Literary Manager Joy Meads examines the vigorous and multifaceted exploration of the imagination in The Tempest
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