The Tempest
adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare
A modern version of this Shakespeare classic. A great introduction to the story and the bard.
About 40 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
9
7 M | 2 W
Exterior
27 pages
Room for audience participation.
Another great introduction to the world of Shakespeare! Our version of The Tempest uses only modern English.
The play takes place on an island. Prospero the magician uses a great storm (a tempest) to bring his enemies to the island for one final showdown.
This play allows for the performers (as well as their audience) to gain a grasp of "The Bard."
Though the text has been simplified, the spirit of the original has been maintained.
Awards and Accolades
- Performed 2003 at the Duncan YMCA Chernin Center for the Arts
Characters
9
7 Men, 2 Women
Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.
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Prospero
[M]
47 lines
- The exiled King of Naples
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Miranda
[W]
34 lines
- Prospero`s daughter
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Caliban
[M]
44 lines
- Prospero`s servant
-
Ariel
[W]
38 lines
- Prospero`s servant
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Antonio
[M]
5 lines
- Prospero`s brother, current King of Naples
-
Ferdinand
[M]
19 lines
- A Prince
-
Stephano
[M]
38 lines
- A butler
-
Trinculo
[M]
28 lines
- A fool
-
Master
[M]
3 lines
- The Ship's Captain
- Subgenres
- Farce Fantasy Adventure Mystery/Thriller Fables/Folktales Parody Ghost Story Adaptation Avant-garde Experimental form Romantic comedy Shakespeare Theatre for young audiences
- Settings
- 16th Century / Elizabethan
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes Fantasy costumes Period costumes
- Audience
- All audiences Children Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Mime Poetry Tableau Audience participation Physical comedy
- Set
- Simple set
- Cautions
- Alcohol
- Themes
- Love Relationships Morality Theatre
- Cross-Curricular Uses
- Shakespeare
- Other uses
- Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
- Awards & Accolades
- Plays with Awards & Accolades
Prop List
staff, load of wood, jug, headdress of daisies, buffet of food, trinkets, shiny clothing
Production Photos
Multimedia
Related Titles
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The Tempest
adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare
About 40 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
9
7 M | 2 W
Exterior
27 pages