Antaeus Archive:
2022/23 Season
The Tempest
June 11 - July 30, 2023
Written by: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Nike Doukas
EXTENDED – Added Performances Through July 30, 2023!
“Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not.”
Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, now in exile on a deserted island, conjures a magical storm to wreak havoc on those who betrayed him, and when his daughter falls in love with one of the shipwrecked nobles, the past must be confronted and a new future must be contemplated.
Romance, revenge, and raucous comedy combine in Shakespeare’s timeless tale of heartfelt reconciliation. Antaeus Company Member Nike Doukas (The Hothouse) helms this production featuring original music, live musicians, and wondrous surprises.
ADVISORY
Recommended for Ages 10+
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CAST
ANTONIO: Bernard K. Addison*
SEBASTIAN/PIANO: John Allee*
CALIBAN/GUITAR: JD Cullum*
ARIEL: Elinor Gunn*
FRANCISCO/PERCUSSIONIST: John Harvey
ALONSO/STEPHANO: Adrian LaTourelle*
GONZALA: Saundra McClain*
FERDINAND: Peter Mendoza*
TRINCULA: Erin Pineda*
MIRANDA: Anja Racić
PROSPERO: Peter Van Norden*
SEBASTIAN/PIANO: John Allee*
CALIBAN/GUITAR: JD Cullum*
ARIEL: Elinor Gunn*
FRANCISCO/PERCUSSIONIST: John Harvey
ALONSO/STEPHANO: Adrian LaTourelle*
GONZALA: Saundra McClain*
FERDINAND: Peter Mendoza*
TRINCULA: Erin Pineda*
MIRANDA: Anja Racić
PROSPERO: Peter Van Norden*
*member, Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S. This production is presented under the auspices of the Actors’ Equity Los Angeles Membership Company Rule
Production Team
DIRECTOR: Nike Doukas
SCENIC DESIGNER: Angela Balogh Calin
COSTUME DESIGNER: Julie Keen
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Vickie Scott
SOUND DESIGNER/FOLEY DESIGNER: Jeff Gardner
COMPOSER: John Ballinger
PROPS DESIGNER: Shen Heckel
VOCAL CAPTAIN: John Allee
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER: Claire Fogle
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Talya Camras
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Kaite Brandt
ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPHY: Frank Ishman
SCENIC DESIGNER: Angela Balogh Calin
COSTUME DESIGNER: Julie Keen
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Vickie Scott
SOUND DESIGNER/FOLEY DESIGNER: Jeff Gardner
COMPOSER: John Ballinger
PROPS DESIGNER: Shen Heckel
VOCAL CAPTAIN: John Allee
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER: Claire Fogle
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Talya Camras
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Kaite Brandt
ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPHY: Frank Ishman
“PART MUSICAL, PART RADIO PLAY, AND ALL FUN… [director Nike] Doukas’s comedic timing is right on point… STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED.” — Martίn Hernández, Stage Raw
““THRILLING… The soundscape is rich and there’s the fun of watching the sound effects come to life… will leave you thoroughly entertained.” — Anthony Byrnes, KCRW 89.9 FM
“THRILLING… [AN] EXTRAORDINARY CAST… the most fun production of The Tempest I’ve seen.” — Michael Doherty, Mostly Shakespeare
“CLEVER AND AUDACIOUS… VIBRANT MUSICALITY… brims with high energy and joyful creativity and is a complete delight. Better than that, however — this production is not just great; it’s interesting… DON’T MISS IT” — Terry Morgan, Arts Beat LA
“WOW!… an inspired concept and flawless execution… Shakespeare has rarely if ever been this much fun.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
“FANCIFUL…[A] MARVELOUS PRODUCTION… [Director] Doukas and her resourceful, harmonious team know just how to swing it..” — Evan Henerson, Broadway World
“MAGICAL… rhythmic and delightful… irresistible performances by the talented cast.” — Joe Mosqueda Glamgical
“ACCESSIBLE AND FUN, but still manages to bring home its powerful themes of regret, revenge and forgiveness, imprisonment and freedom… RECOMMENDED.” — Guy Picot, Gia On The Move
“A PURE DELIGHT… the bottom line is that it is a ‘must see.’ ” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
“ENERGETIC, MUSICAL AND CHARMING… bring[s] the text clearly to life… a fine performance by an excellent troupe of actors through the magic of theatre.” — Robert St. Martin, The Hollywood Times
“CLEVER AND FUNNY.” — Carol Edger Germain, Colorado Boulevard
“FOUR STARS… INSPIRED… a dream of a production… Fun is the name of the game here.” — Rob Stevens, Haines His Way
“FUN… creative… The Tempest takes on new life… [a] party.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
