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
"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
--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
News and Reviews
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Review - "Magical 'Tempest' Has Nothing Up Its Sleeve"
The Washington Post Washington, DC (Mar. 24, 2007)
Resources
- About etcetera at the Kennedy Center
- About Theater at the Kennedy Center
- The Shakespeare Explorer An Interactive Exploration of the Bard's Legacy
Watch and Listen
Excerpt from "The Tempest" by 4D Art
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