Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest at Sue Bierman Park
Dates and Times
- Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 2pm
- Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 2pm
Location
Sue Bierman Park, Washington St &, Drumm St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Details
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with the Recreation & Parks Department, announces the 2024 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest at Sue Bierman Park, located at Drumm and Washington streets, just north of Embarcadero Plaza across from the Ferry Building. Performances will take place Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm on September 14, 15, 21 and 22. The production is directed by Rotimi Agbabiaka and has been acclaimed for its joyfulness. Actor Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe plays the role of Prospero. Thought to be Shakespeare’s last solo written play, The Tempest tells the tale of a father (Prospero) and daughter (Miranda) set adrift to sea by the jealous machinations of Prospero’s brother. On an island inhabited with magical creatures, Prospero uses magic to rule the land, until a tempest washes ashore Prospero’s brother and co-conspirators. Complete with clownish shipwrecked sailors, The Tempest explores themes of revenge and forgiveness and asks the audience to find the humanity in all the characters they meet.
Performance Dates: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM on September 14, 15, 21 and 22.
Location: Sue Bierman Park, located at Drumm and Washington streets, just north of Embarcadero Plaza across from the Ferry Building.