Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by McKay Nicholl, Renaissance Now Theatre & Film

McKay Nicholl’s conception of The Tempest is set in a New England Tavern, populated by whalers and ship makers with many a story of the sea. This free adaptation features characters who are bound together against the elements as they pass the night telling an elaborate sea-faring tale (one of Shakespeare’s best) of magic and intrigue, revenge, and redemption. The modern characters tell the tale to a young girl as their own Tempest falls, and a magical night unfolds. The play soars with movement and choreography as the \”storytellers\” recapture the mystery & magic, as inspired by McKay Nicholl, and unique, original music by McKell Peterson. Cast includes Benjamin J. Henderson as Prospero, courtesy of Actor\’s Equity Association, and a stellar cast including Whitney Call, Sydney Swalberg, McKell Peterson, Jordan Briggs, Anton Moss, Jon Lidiard, McKay Nicholl. Geof Means, Daniel Fenton Andersen, and the child played by Jennsen Henderson. Scenic design by Janice Chan, Costumes by Maryanne Hill, and Lighting Tawnie Robinson. Music Director is McKell Peterson, offering a variety of unique instruments, adding to the magic of the island tale. Produced by Renaissance Now in conjunction with festival \”Diaries of Romeo and Juliet\” with info available at renaissancenow.com. Utah Humanities sponsored events include August 6th with McKay Nicholl, August 13th with Matthew Oviatt, August 14th with Dr. Bruce Young.