Category: The Tempest

A version of The Tempest performed at the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is a historical period drama performance of the popular Shakespearean classic. The production utilized the main stage at the forefront of the theatrical action. There was a large set piece in the background which included a large tree root growing among stone ruins.…

Table of Contents Introduction Viewing and Reflection Conclusion References Introduction The Tempest is a widely known play by the well-known author Shakespeare. The creation tells a story of a man (who used to be a Duke) being trapped on an island with his daughter. One of the modern interpretations of the piece was shown at…

The performance of The Tempest as performed by St. Louis Shakespeare theater was used for this reflection. The production approached the play using a period drama approach with a focus on acting and stage presence as the primary factors to drive the play. This performance covered the text of the Shakespearean play, making it a…

Table of Contents Introduction Staging Lighting, Music, and Costumes Character Performance Performance versus Text Theater and Contemporary Culture References Introduction The Tempest is one of the many plays written in the 17th century by William Shakespeare  one of the most famous English writers and playwrights of all time. The Tempest is a story of…

Introduction The plays and sonnets of the great bard of Avon have no time constraints. The most admirable Shakespearean works are staged around the globe and continue to conquer worshipers hearts even nowadays. The majority of critics and art admirers treat such masterpieces as Othello, Hamlet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and other known performances as…

The art of the theater is a unique kind of art that has not lost its popularity for many centuries. Among the well-known playwrights whose plays are considered to be the most celebrated, the English genius William Shakespeare occupies one of the leading positions. His works have not lost their popularity up to this day.…