Camden Shakespeare Festival opens "The Tempest" on July 15 in the Camden Amphitheatre.

According to Camden Shakespeare Festival, in a news release, "The Tempest" is Shakespeare’s final play – a meditation on betrayal, forgiveness and the power of theatre. The magician Prospero uses his powers to create a sea storm and strand his enemies on his remote island, with the plan of confronting them. Also on the island is his only daughter, Miranda, as well as a monster and an enchanted spirit. What begins as a tale of revenge ends in the most surprising conclusion.

“This is one of Shakespeare’s most entertaining creations,” says director Stephen Legawiec. “In addition to the drama, it has clowns, music and magical effects. This is part Shakespeare play, part magic show, and it has been so much fun for us to bring to life. We can’t wait for audiences to see it.”

The cast features local actors Andrew Elijah Edwards, Carole Florman, Connor Hall, Stephen Legawiec, Jonas Maines, Reva Shende, Elise K. Voigt and Riley K. Webster. Guest artists are Olivia Manning and Arise Rock.

"The Tempest" will be presented outdoors in the Camden Amphitheater. The performances are produced in conjunction with the Camden Public Library.

Performance dates for "The Tempest" are July 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

All performances begin at 6 p.m.

There will also be two outdoor performances in Bath at Library Park on July 18 and 19, weather permitting.


Tickets are available at CamdenShakespeare.org, by calling 207-464-0008, or at the theatre one hour prior to each performance, depending on availability.


PARKING:
Parking is available on the street.

HOW:
http://camdenshakespeare.org
(207) 464-0008

TICKETS:
General Admission: $33.00
Seniors/Students $28.00
Youth, age 17 and under: $5.00

WEBSITE:
http://camdenshakespeare.org

Bath performances
Saturday, June 18 at 6pm
Sunday, June 19 at 6pm
Library Park
55 Summer Street
Tickets available at the door only.