Show: THE TEMPEST
Theater: ACT Players
Theater Website: https://actplayers.org/tempest/
Show runs: 09/04/2026 to 09/13/2026
Celebrate the end of summer with ACT Players’ Shakespeare in the Parks production of THE TEMPEST! Join us on a not-very-uninhabited island for Shakespeare’s intricate comedy of romance, revenge, politics, family, magic, and farce. Admission is free; pay what you will.
Prospero, the deposed duke of Milan, has been stranded on an island for twelve years with his daughter Miranda. Now, Prospero has conjured up a storm with the help of a magical spirit, Ariel, to shipwreck the King of Naples, his son and heir (Ferdinand), his trusty advisor (Gonzalo), his brother (Sebastian), and Prospero’s scheming brother (Antonio). Accompanied by original music, this fast-paced production features some of Shakespeare’s most beautiful language, comic misadventures, and memorable characters.
Experience this enchanting tale under the open sky in ACT Players’ outdoor production of THE TEMPEST. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, settle in beneath the stars, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live theater.
Admission is pay what you wish, making this magical experience accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a lifelong Shakespeare fan or discovering the Bard for the first time, all are welcome.
Rain or shine, the show goes on! In the event of inclement weather, performances will be moved indoors to the Community Room at the park.
Friday, September 4, 2026 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 6, 2026 2:00 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:00 PM
There will also be 2 performances on Saturday Sept 19 at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley, Malvern at 2pm and 7pm.
For information on the St. Peter’s performance, click here.
Stay After the Show for a Talkback!
Want to dive a little deeper into The Tempest? Join us for a special post-show talkback following the Sunday Sept 6th and Saturday Sept 19th (Malvern) performances!
Members of the cast and creative team will stick around to talk about the production, the characters, the themes of the play, and the process of bringing Shakespeare’s story to the stage. It’s also your chance to ask questions and hear some behind-the-scenes stories!
Stay after the performance and join the conversation!
Meet the Cast
Mark Dixon
Prospero
Rebecca Olsen
Miranda
Cassandra Kaczmarczyk
Ariel
Maggie Elliott
Ferdinand/Caliban
Caroline Czerpak
Sebastian/Trinculo
Lori Peters
Antonio/Stephano
Erin McCole Cupp
Alonso
Geddes Marcano
Gonzalo
Mala Marcano
Master
Alan Hoffman
Bo’sun (and others)
Theater Address: 260 Lewis Rd, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390 (Map It)
Price: Pay what you wish
Purchase tickets online: https://actplayers.org/tempest/#tickets
