Tempest, The

Synopsis: A videotape recording of the stage production by the Theatre for a New Audience of The Tempest. Robert Statell is Prospero.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Recording date: 28 Mar 1986
Duration: 135 mins

Director

Julie Taymor

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Elliot Goldenthal

Production Design

G.W. Mercier

Costume

G.W. Mercier

Contributor

Jeffrey Horowitz

Cast

Theatre: CSC Repertory, New York, New York.
Theatre company: Theatre for a New Audience
Production type: Stage Recordings
Plays: Tempest, The
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Commedia dell’Arte; masks; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Puppets
Related items: Behind the Scenes with Julie Taymor

General: Julie Taymor was also responsible for the puppetry and masks used in the production. Ariel is a bunruku puppet; Trinculo and Stephano wear commedia dell’arte costumes and masks. The clowns are played by actors with experience in clowning - Kelly Walters appeared in Barnum and Reggie Montgomery was once a clown for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Reviews: Victor Gluck, Shakespeare Bulletin 4, no.4 (1986), pp9-10. D.J. R. Bruckner, New York Times, 27 March 1986.

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