Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits.
The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda, but appears heroic in resisting Prospero, evoking the period of colonialism during which the play was written. Miranda?s engagement to Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples and a member of the shipwrecked party, helps resolve the drama.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Upstart Crow Bookstore & Coffeehouse
836 W Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
Tuesday, September 4 - 6:45 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 232-4855
The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda, but appears heroic in resisting Prospero, evoking the period of colonialism during which the play was written. Miranda?s engagement to Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples and a member of the shipwrecked party, helps resolve the drama.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Upstart Crow Bookstore & Coffeehouse
836 W Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
Tuesday, September 4 - 6:45 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 232-4855
