Emily Thompson is one of 10 WKCTC students in the cast of The Tempest.

2014 Nov 10

Emily Thompson of Paducah is one of 10 West Kentucky Community and Technical College students in the cast of William Shakespeare's The Tempest in the Clemens Fine Arts Center November 14-15 and November 21-22.

With a spirit of magic and the supernatural, The Tempest is Shakespeare's masterpiece of forgiveness, generosity, romance and enlightenment. Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and exiled by his own brother, holds sway over an enchanted island. Prospero raises a great storm to wreck the vessel bearing his betrayers onto the shores of the mysterious island, where he has made his home. There, attended upon by his daughter, a magical sprite and a villainous prisoner, Prospero leads them on a mysterious journey, from vengeance to reconciliation.

The WKCTC Theatre production is directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Constance Frank. Technical direction and set and lighting design is provided by C. Todd Birdsong, assisted by Chris Kirk. Janine Zerger is stage manager and former WKCTC student, Laura Everett, is costume designer.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, children & WKCTC faculty/staff. Production dates are Friday and Saturday, November 14. 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 PM. For reservations and information, visit artsinfocus.org or call the Clemens Box Office at 270-534-3212.