The Tempest
The Tempest
About The Show
2018 On Tour: THE TEMPEST
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Celine Rosenthal
Adapted by Tyler Dobrowsky
Performing one night only in the Cook Theatre
Friday, September 28 | 6pm
All seats $25
Touring schools and community venues Tuesday, September 25 – Monday, November 19, 2018
"O brave new world that has such people in't!"
The Tempest, Shakespeare’s supernatural tale of love, family, and revenge comes to surprising life in this boisterous, highly physical production. In a fast-paced adaptation both funny and ferocious, the next generation will have the chance to explore their own definition of justice and consider the responsibility of those who wield power.
Community Performances
Shakespeare in Nature at Bay Preserve
Bay Preserve at Osprey
400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey, Florida 34229
Additional community performances to be announced.
Public and community venue performance fees vary; please contact our education staff to discuss your needs.
For more information contact [email protected] or 941.351.9010 ext. 3307
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About the Tour
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Presented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, the annual educational tour brings exciting 45-minute adaptations of classic literature to schools and community venues throughout the state of Florida. Shakespeare’s original language comes alive through energetic contemporary staging, performed by the talented young artists of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Each performance is followed by a discussion period with the cast. Production Guides and other resource materials will be available in Fall 2018.
Educators should save the date for an Educators’ Preview Night on September 28 from 5-7pm!
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Planning a Performance
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Our touring performances are designed to travel to a variety of venues, including theatres and multi-use spaces. In order to request a performance, please use the attached link to tell us about your preferred schedule and venue.
Reservations will be taken beginning Monday, May 7 at 7pm.
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Performance Costs
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School performances are $550 per performance, and can accommodate up to 500 audience members, depending on the size of your venue. A second performance in the same day is only $300.
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Early Bird Discount
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Confirm your performance before Labor Day (September 3, 2018) and lock in the 2017 performance fees: $500 per performance, $250 for the second performance on the same day.
If funding is a barrier for your school, please contact the education department to discuss your options. Sarasota County Schools may be eligible for funding through EdExplore.
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