The Tempest/La Tempête
Performed with virtual characters interacting with live actors, Shakespeare's powerful words are matched with an equally powerful storm--brought to life through spectacular multimedia effects.
- Mar 22 - 24, 2007
- Eisenhower Theater
- $20.00 - $55.00
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About the Program
"A magical, mystical, and eye-popping production. Swirling, mesmerizing energy... THE FUTURE OF LIVE THEATER"--Variety
"TINGLING THEATRICAL NOVELTY! Makes extravagant use of video technology and a churning electronic music score to unfold Shakespeare's tale of wrongs righted and justice served"
-- The New York Times
"A DARING PRODUCTION...ADMIRABLE PERFORMANCES!"
-- Journal de Montréal
"SHAKESPEARE HIMSELF WOULD BE AMAZED!"
-- Le Téléjournal Montréal
"Especially thrilling is the movie magic that allows the otherworldly...to materialize out of thin air. HIGH-TECH WIZARDRY!"
--The New York Sun
4D Art presents
The Tempest/La Tempête
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Michel Lemieux, Victor Pilon, and Denise Guilbault
Translated by Normand Chaurette
Montreal's acclaimed 4D Art performance company uses cutting-edge technology to cast spells, conjure visions, and wax poetic. Performed with virtual characters interacting with live actors, Shakespeare's powerful words are matched with an equally powerful storm--brought to life through spectacular multimedia effects--in this beautiful and spellbinding production. In French with English surtitles.
Part of the Shakespeare in Washington festival
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Watch and Listen
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Additional Resources
About the Kennedy Center etcetera Series
About the Kennedy Center Theater Series
The Shakespeare Explorer
: An Interactive Exploration of the Bard's Legacy
This new interactive website on the life and legacy of William Shakespeare delves into the complex relationships between the art, artists, and the world we live in.
Reviews and Articles
The Washington Post Washington, DC (Mar. 24, 2007) "'La Tempete' draws undeniable strength from its technical prowess." Read More...
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