The Tempest, adapted with Aerial Acts
by The Vortex

Feb. 28 - Mar. 06 (2016)

Be among the first to experience this brand new adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, adapted by Lorella Loftus with aerial acts directed by Andy Agne. 

This drama is one of the great comedy plays by William Shakespeare. The themes illustrated in the play are freedom, friendship , repentance and forgiveness and feature different temperaments illustrating temperance and intemperance. The plot starts when King Alonso of Naples and his entourage sail home for Italy after attending his daughter's wedding in Tunis, Africa. They encounter a violent storm, the Tempest. Everyone jumps overboard and all are washed ashore on a strange island inhabited by the magician Prospero who has deliberately conjured up the storm.

 

 

[illustration: notional book cover by Victoria Dokes via www.cargocollective.com]


Actor needed for The Tempest at The VORTEX

We are looking for one actor, either male or female, and preferably of color, for a production of The Tempest, produced by Renaissance Austin in association with Sky Candy at The VORTEX.

Performance dates are April 29 to May 14, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Actor age range: 30-60. Must be available to begin rehearsals on March 7. Rehearsals are typically three evenings during the week, and one weekend day. There is a small stipend.

If interested please send resume and headshot to lorellaloftus [AT] gmail.com, and include your telephone number.