The Tempest: Stuff as Schemes are Made Of

<p>Magic, monsters, sprites, witches, shipwrecks, betrayal, love stories on an enchanted isle, and emotional catharsis driven by a puppet master pulling all the stings: no, dear listeners, it’s not a Dungeons &amp; Dragons campaign but Shakespeare’s <em>The Tempest</em>! Will and James discuss the play know as Shakespeare’s affectionate late-career farewell to the theatre, portrayals of Caliban throughout the years, its possible setting in the New World, and whether a play with an almost all-powerful protagonist can be truly dramatic.</p><p>Credits</p><ul><li><p>Intro Music: Jon Sayles, "The Witches' Dance" (composed by anonymous)</p></li><li><p>Outro Music: Jon Sayles, “Saltarello” (composed by anonymous)</p></li><li><p>Illustrative Excerpts: “The Tempest,” dir. Julie Taymor (2010); John Gielgud, “Ages of Man,” Caedmon Records (1959)</p></li></ul>