The
Tempest
By
William Shakespeare
Directed by Brian B. Crowe
Audience
Reviews
Reviewed by Walker Joyce, Parsippany, NJ
One of the most imaginative stagings I've seen; fine productions
values, especially the costumes. "Ariel" was inspired!
Reviewed by Joe & Mary Petrovich, Vernon, NJ
Last night we were delighted by an excellent presentation
of Shakespeare's The Tempest! The set design was outstanding
and imaginative. The costumes, especially the spirits, and
in particular Ariel presentation were fantastic! Performances
of John Curless as Prospero, Michael Stewart Allen as Ariel
and Gregory Derelian as Caliban created a performance that
was truely outstanding! We have seen performances in Stratford
with the Shakespeare Company and you performance was every
bit and professional and wonderfully entertaining! It was
our first time at a Shakespeare Festival performance and we
guarantee it shall not be the last! Keep up the wonderful
work.
Reviewed by Deborah Kaminski, Flemington, NJ
From its costumes to its cast, The Tempest is a powerful
production. John Curless, as Prospero, projects anger as well
as forgiveness effortlessly. Allyn Burrows' Antonio just needs
a stare to project his feelings. The real treat is the performance
by Michael Stewart Allen who never gets to use the main tool
of an actor -- his face. Without expression, covered in spandex,
he is still able to convey the spirit of Ariel. Kudos to the
director and costume designer who helped make that possible.
Jennifer Ikeda is so believable as the innnocent Miranda and
Clark Carmichael equally as good as her suitor. Gregoray Derlian
gives depth and soul to the monster Caliban. Jeffrey Bender,
a festival favorite, plays the jester as only Jeffrey Bender
could. When teamed with Dave Shalansky, the end result is
hysterical.
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