The Tempest May 19, 2009

In Shakespeare's final work, Prospero is exiled to an enchanted island where he harnesses the powers of magic and masters the spirits that dwell there. His desire for revenge drives him to conjure a mighty storm trapping his enemies on the island. For Steppenwolf's first Shakespeare production, ensemble member Tina Landau re-imagines this magical tale of art, freedom and the transformative power of forgiveness. Ensemble member Frank Galati returns to the stage as Prospero, his first performance at Steppenwolf since 'The Drawer Boy' with John Mahoney in 2001. Tina Landau has been an ensemble member since 1997 and has staged such inspiring Steppenwolf productions as 'The Time of Your Life,' 'Cherry Orchard' and 'The Diary of Anne Frank.'