The Public Theater begins performances of the upcoming production of Public Works’ THE TEMPEST, a new musical adaptation with music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez, choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, and direction by Obie Award winner and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery on Sunday, August 27. The free production will play for a limited week-long engagement, running at The Delacorte Theater at Central Park through Sunday, September 3. THE TEMPEST marks the final production at The Delacorte until 2025 while the theater undergoes renovations over the next year.
The Equity cast of THE TEMPEST includes Tristan André (Sebastian), Brianna Cabrera (Spirit Ancestor Lead Singer), Sabrina Cedeño (Trinculo), Anthony Chatmon II (Antonio), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Prospero), Jo Lampert (Ariel), Patrick O’Hare (Spirit Ancestor Lead Singer), Joel Perez (Stephano), Hunter Ringsmith (Understudy Antonio/Caliban/Sebastian), Edwin Rivera (Spirit Ancestor Lead Singer), Housso Sémon (Understudy Prospero), and Theo Stockman (Caliban).
The production also features two special cameo group performances by EMERGE125 and Oyu Oro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble. www.publictheater.org
Rehearsal Photos by Joan Marcus
