ILLUSTRATION BY SID WATSON
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”
A magical and ethereal tale, Shakespeare’s The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, the former leader of Milan, and their child, Miranda. While living on a deserted island, Prospero conjures a shipwreck to bring their usurpers to justice. The Tempest deals with the timeless themes of power, love and betrayal.
Studio 58 proudly presents The Tempest to kick off their 58th season.
The Tempest
Live at Studio 58
October 5-22, 2023
Written by Shakespeare
Directed by Diana Donnelly
Choreography by Lee Su-Feh
Stage Managed by Caroline Frost
Set Design by Emerenne Saefkow
Costume Design by Alaia Hamer
Lighting Design by Kyla Gardiner
58 Seasons of Dynamic and Innovative Theatre
The 2023/24 season offers a captivating selection of four mainstage productions and two indie shows, under the Risky Nights series, all showcasing Vancouver’s latest up-and-coming talent.
“Our 2023/24 season celebrates 58 years of Studio 58! What an amazing legacy we have accomplished and an exciting future ahead for another 58 years of students thriving and shining in the training and on our stages,” shared Artistic Director Courtenay Dobbie.
“The four mainstage productions chosen this year honour the depth of the past and the dynamism of the future. We are presenting classics and brand-new student written plays all focusing on human struggles against backdrops of high theatricality and magical realism. Plus, we are back in our newly renovated theatre for the entire season! A big thank you to our community and audiences for their continued support of Studio 58.”
The season will feature:
The Tempest | October 5-22
The Raft: You, Me and The Big 'Ol Sea | Oct 17-22
Blood Wedding | Nov 23-Dec 3
Into the Woods | Feb 1-18
in an instant | Feb 13-18
FourPlay | Mar 27-Apr 7
ABOUT STUDIO 58
Studio 58 is the professional theatre training program at Langara College, located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation, Vancouver, BC. Led by Courtenay Dobbie, the program offers nationally recognized training for both actors and production personnel and produces six public productions annually. More information at studio58.ca.