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The Tempest, Which Ethan Mcsweeny James Ortiz Promises to Be a Richly Imaginative Experience TABLE OF Dear Friend, CONTENTS It always gives me a particular pleasure to introduce Ethan McSweeny. Aside from his ® 1 Title page immense talent and his Recipient of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award 3 Cast wonderful work for our stages, Artistic Director Michael Kahn he has been a vital part of STC Managing Director Chris Jennings 5 Synopsis for many years now, starting when he was quite young. Before Ethan was a freelance director, he was William Shakespeare’s 7 About the Playwright a 19-year-old directing intern. I can still remember 8 Director’s Note him as dance captain in Carter Barron, teaching the kids their dance in The Merry Wives of Windsor. He 10 A Brave New World was brilliant back then, and absolutely nothing has by Drew Lichtenberg changed. He was a great assistant director, then associate 14 For the Wyn Performances begin December 2, 2014 by Drew Lichtenberg director, and he has done wonderful work for us for many years. This season will actually Opening Night December 8, 2014 18 These Charms Dissolve celebrate two of Ethan’s productions because we Sidney Harman Hall by Paul A. Kottman will be reviving his production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as our next Free For All. And, of Director Puppet Designer & Coach 24 Cast Biographies course, this production of The Tempest, which Ethan McSweeny James Ortiz promises to be a richly imaginative experience. 27 Play in Process Scenic Designer Voice and Text Coach Joining Ethan are many familiar faces and some Lee Savage 32 Direction and Design new friends. I am pleased to welcome back Geraint Gary Logan Biographies Wyn Davies as Prospero, who has also played Don Armado, Richard III and Cyrano on our stages. Geraint Costume Designer Resident Casting Director 38 Mapping the Play: is usually busy performing at the Stratford Festival Jennifer Moeller Carter C. Wooddell What’s Your Desert in Canada, and we are thrilled he can rejoin us. Also Island? returning are many members of the multitalented Lighting Designer Casting Director by Laura Henry Buda company Ethan assembled for Midsummer, both Christopher Akerlind Laura Stanczyk, CSA onstage and behind the scenes. Ethan and his 40 For STC designers, Lee Savage and Jennifer Moeller, have Sound Designer Literary Associate/Dramaturg worked on more shows in Sidney Harman Hall than Nevin Steinberg Drew Lichtenberg 44 Faces and Voices: anyone else alive, and the world they have created STC School Shows by takes full advantage of the space’s potential for music, Composer spectacle and the finest classical acting. Assistant Director Hannah Hessel Ratner Jenny Giering Craig Baldwin 46 Support In February, don’t miss David Greig’s Dunsinane, a special presentation from the award-winning National Choreographer Directorial Assistant 54 Preview: The Theatre of Scotland. In the spring, Alan Paul takes us Matthew Gardiner Katherine Burris Metromaniacs to Cervantes’ Spain with Man of La Mancha; David Ives brings us to France with The Metromaniacs, his third Flying Director Production Stage Manager 56 About STC comedy in rhyming couplets for STC; and Helen Hayes Stu Cox Joseph Smelser* Award-winning Steven Epp stars in Molière’s Tartuffe. 58 Preview: Dunsinane We look forward to sharing these stories with you. Flying Effects provided Assistant Stage Managers 60 STC Staff I look forward to seeing you in our theatres. by ZFX, Inc. Kristy Matero* 61 Audience Services Hannah R. O’Neil* Warm Regards, The Tempest is generously sponsored by Arlene and Robert Kogod with additional support from Share Fund and KPMG LLP. Restaurant Partner: Asia Nine Cover photo: Geraint Wyn Davies by Scott Suchman Michael Kahn *Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. Artistic Director Shakespeare Theatre Company 1 CAST THE TEMPEST Prospero .................................................................................................................... Geraint Wyn Davies* Miranda .............................................................................................................................Rachel Mewbron* Ariel .................................................................................................................................Sofia Jean Gomez* Caliban ................................................................................................................................. Clifton Duncan* Alonso, King of Naples ............................................................................................ C. David Johnson* Ferdinand, his son ............................................................................................................ Avery Glymph* Sebastian, Alonso’s brother ............................................................................................David Bishins* Antonio, Prospero’s brother ................................................................................ Gregory Linington* Gonzalo, a councillor ..........................................................................................Ted van Griethuysen* Adrian, a courtier ................................................................................................................... Avery Clark* Trinculo .........................................................................................................................................Liam Craig* Stephano .................................................................................................................................... Dave Quay* Boatswain ......................................................................................................................................... Sean Fri* Master .......................................................................................................................................Matthew Pauli Voice ..................................................................................................................................Nancy Anderson* Mariners & Spirits ........................................................................Freddie Bennett+, Ross Destiche+, Asia Kate Dillon +, Ben Henderson+, Dan Jones, Matthew Pauli, Stephanie Schmalzle+, Kedren Spencer+, Jessica Thorne, Katherine Renee Turner UNDERSTUDIES Freddie Bennett+ (Boatswain/Caliban), Dave Bishins* (Prospero), Avery Clark* (Stephano), Ross Destiche+ (Ferdinand), Asia Kate Dillion+ (Ariel), Sam Faria (Male Ensemble), Sean Fri* (Antonio), Ben Henderson+ (Adrian/Master), Jim Jorgensen* (Sebastian), Kay Kerimian (Female Ensemble), Hélène Morse (Female Ensemble), Matthew Pauli (Trinculo), Stephanie Schmalzle+ (Voice), Randy Snight (Male Ensemble), Jessica Thorne (Miranda), Harry Winter* (Alonso/Gonzalo) Production Assistant: Christopher Kee Anaya-Gorman Vocal Director/Movement Consultant/Dance Captain: Nancy Anderson Puppetry Captain: Dan Jones Fight Director: Brad Waller Alexander Technique Coach: Christopher Cherry Lighting Assistant: Jennifer Reiser THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION. The Shakespeare Theatre Company operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and employs members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and United Scenic Artists. The Company is also a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for not-for-profit professional theatre, and is a member of the Performing Arts Alliance, the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP), American Alliance for Theatre and Education and DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. Copyright laws prohibit the use of cameras and recording equipment in the theatre. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. + Acting Fellow of the Shakespeare Theatre Company 3 STC BOARD OF TRUSTEES SYNOPSIS THE TEMPEST Michael R. Klein, Chair Melissa A. Moss Robert E. Falb, Vice Chair Stephen M. Ryan A terrible storm at sea attacks a ship carrying Alonso, the King of Naples, and John Hill, Treasurer George P. Stamas other lords. The magician Prospero and his daughter Miranda watch from a Pauline Schneider, Secretary Lady Westmacott Michael Kahn, Artistic Director Rob Wilder nearby island. After assuring her that he will bring the men safely to dry land, Suzanne S. Youngkin Prospero tells Miranda he was once Duke of Milan. Usurped by his scheming Trustees brother Antonio, he took exile with her on this magical island. Twelve years Nicholas W. Allard Ex-Officio Ashley M. Allen Chris Jennings, Managing Director later, a serendipitous reversal has brought Antonio, Alonso and the other lords Stephen E. Allis back, as if for a final reckoning. Anita M. Antenucci Emeritus Trustees Jeffrey D. Bauman R. Robert Linowes*, Founding Chairman Afsaneh Beschloss James B. Adler To execute his plan of vengeance, Prospero calls upon his two servants: Ariel, “a William C. Bodie Heidi L. Berry* Landon Butler David A. Brody* delicate spirit” of the island whom Prospero has promised freedom, and Caliban, Dr. Paul Carter Melvin S. Cohen* a native of the island whom Prospero has tasked with menial labor. Ariel brings Dr. Mark Epstein Ralph P. Davidson* the young Prince Ferdinand ashore, separated from his father and the other Andrew C. Florance James F. Fitzpatrick Dr. Natwar Gandhi Dr. Sidney Harman* lords. Miranda and Ferdinand instantly fall in love, but Prospero puts the young Miles Gilburne Lady Manning man to work bearing
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