Berry College Theatre presents ‘The Tempest’ April 4-9

The Berry College Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Blackstone Hall on Berry’s campus April 4-9.

“The Tempest” takes place on a remote island, where sorcerer Prospera and daughter Miranda have been exiled after a malicious plot by Prospera’s sister Antonia. Driven by a lust for revenge, Prospera attempts to regain her throne using illusion and skillful manipulation. However, she soon must choose between punishing those who have hurt her and allowing the happiness of the one she loves.

While Shakespeare’s original work of “The Tempest” featured only one woman, Berry’s production will feature 12.

“This is lovely in that the good and the harm is all by women” said director Anna Filippo. “And I think it’s just as powerful and poignant and probably works as well for our audiences as it did with males in the 17th century.”

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. April 4-8 and 2 p.m. April 9. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $7 for seniors. Stephanie Schwartz is Prospera and Heather Pharis is Ariel in Berry College’s production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”