The Tempest

Marin Shakespeare Company

Directed and Adapted by M. Graham Smith

A retelling of Shakespeare’s classic sea tale, brought to life through music and puppetry.

Iyanu Olukotun as Adrian in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Adrian)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun as Adrian in a scene with King Alonso and Gonzalo in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
John Eleby (King Alonso), Iyanu Olukotun (Adrian), Kevin Rolston (Gonzalo)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun performing as the Water Elemental puppeteer in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Puppeteer — Water Elemental)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun performing as a Mariner alongside another sailor during the storm scene in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Mariner), Stevie DeMott (Mariner)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun performing as Adrian in The Tempest onstage at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Adrian)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun as Adrian in an intense dramatic moment in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Adrian)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun performing as the Water Elemental puppeteer alongside Miranda and Ferdinand with the Fire Elemental in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Puppeteer — Water Elemental), Anna Takayo (Miranda), Jordan Covington (Ferdinand), Jahfari Maddo (Puppeteer — Fire Elemental)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun performing as a Mariner during the storm scene in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Mariner)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun as Adrian in a scene with King Alonso in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
John Eleby (King Alonso), Iyanu Olukotun (Adrian)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun as Adrian in a scene with Antonio and King Alonso in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Adrian), DeAnna Driscoll (Antonio), John Eleby (King Alonso)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun performing as the Hound Spirit puppeteer in a duo movement sequence in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun (Puppeteer — Hound Spirit), Jahfari Maddo (Puppeteer — Hound Spirit)
Photo: Jay Yamada
Iyanu Olukotun as Mariner in a large ensemble storm scene with the royal court and sailors in The Tempest at Marin Shakespeare Company, photographed by Jay Yamada
Stevie DeMott (Mariner)
AJ Jefferson (Boatswain)
Jordan Covington (Ferdinand)
Madelyn Garfinkel (Mariner)
Iyanu Olukotun (Mariner)
John Eleby (King Alonso)
DeAnna Driscoll (Antonio)
Kevin Rolston (Gonzalo)
Jahfari Maddo (Master)
Photo: Jay Yamada
  • Ferdinand – Jordan Covington
    Stephano – Stevie DeMott
    Trinculo / Antonio – DeAnna Driscoll*
    King Alonso – John Eleby
    Ensemble – Madelyn Garfinkel
    Ariel – Anna Ishida*
    Boatswain – AJ Jefferson
    Ensemble – Jahfari Maddo
    Sebastian – Adam Mendez Jr.
    Ensemble – Iyanu Olukotun
    Gonzalo – Kevin Rolston
    Prospero – Stacy Ross*
    Caliban – Chris Steele
    Miranda – Anna Takayo*

    *Member, Actors’ Equity Association

  • M. Graham Smith – Adaptor and Director
    Dr. Philippa Kelly – Dramaturg
    Bridgette Loriaux – Choreographer
    Dave Maier – Fight Director
    Lana Richards – Assistant Director
    Sophie Shoemaker – Assistant Director
    Jeunee´ Simon – Intimacy Director
    Kaitlin Weinstein – Stage Manager
    Dianne Harrison – Assistant Stage Manager
    Ray Archie – Sound Design
    Nina Ball – Scenic Design
    Bethany Deal Flores – Costume Design
    Peter Q. Parish – Props and Puppet Artisan
    Jon Tracy – Light Design

  • Jackson Currier – Audio 1
    Emma Bowser – Audio 2
    Lilith Vasquez – Sound/Light Board Operator
    Julia Conrad – Production Assistant
    Emily Mills – Wardrobe Manager
    Gina Schneider – House Manager
    Kelly Maher – Concessions

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