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    The Tempest

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    Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company

    August 17-September 16, 2007

    Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 4 out of 5 stars rating Add Review/Comment

    The Tempest is the last and the finest of Shakespeare's great comic romances. The play chronicles the life of Prospero who was supplanted from dukedom in Milan and stranded on a deserted island 12 years earlier by an ambitious brother. Prospero is powerful in the art of sorcery and quickly learns how to use the spirits of the enchanted island to make a comfortable life. But everything is about to change with a powerful storm and the arrival of a ship full of villans, lovers and fools. Directed by Dinna Myers, SSTC's Tempest will be set against the lush backdrop of the beautiful polynesian islands and will be rich with authentic music, costume, and dance. We invite you to come and enjoy the magic of the isles! Aloha. Seating: Seating is provided, but there is room for blankets and low-backed chairs. Come early to get the best seats. Clothing and Food: Theatergoers are encouraged to dress in layers, as it gets cool in the evening. Families are welcome, as are picnics. Snacks, wine, and beverages both hot and cold will be available at the concessions stand. Donations: Hats and baskets are passed around at the end of performances.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Free ($6 per car parking)

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      August 17-September 16, 2007

      Times:
      August 17, 18, 19, 24, September 1, 2, 7, 15 & 16: 7pm

    • Venue Info

      Sanborn County Park

      16055 Sanborn Road Saratoga, CA 95070

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      • Event Name: The Tempest
        4 out of 5 stars rating "very entertaining"
        Review posted by: Mia from San Jose, Sep 06, 2007

        This was a very entertaining experience. I admit that my old-English is rusty, so I did not understand much of what they said, but surly part of it may have been caused by not-perfect diction. Still,... Expand

        This was a very entertaining experience. I admit that my old-English is rusty, so I did not understand much of what they said, but surly part of it may have been caused by not-perfect diction. Still, it was a very interesting concept, and the performance was well executed. Ariel and Caliban were exquisite. Come early to get your seat! Weekend nights tend to be full. Bring a sweather as it gets chilly in the mountain. Dont forget to buy a raffle ticket! Collapse

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