GW’s department of theatre and dance presents William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by this year’s guest director, Clay Hopper. Associate artistic director at Olney Theatre Center (OTC), Mr. Hopper has directed for National Players, the classical theatre touring component of OTC as well as their Summer Shakespeare Festival since 2003. Credits include Two Gentlemen of Verona, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Amadeus.
The Tempest tells the story of the magician Prospera and her daughter Miranda who must take refuge on an enchanted island. Prospera, who has magical powers, releases the spirit Ariel from a spell and meets the savage Caliban. Prospera then uses her powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks those who caused her exile.
Performances run October 28, 29, 30 at 7:30 pm and October 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets and season subscriptions online at: http://theatredance.gwu.edu
or for information call the TRDA promotions office at 202-994-0995.
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