The Tempest (Gallery Players)

See it if You want to see a truly community theatre play w/actors of all ages, genders, physical abilities & proficiency w/Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You want a cast that's equally adept at Shakespearean verse. You prefer plays w/bigger production values. You don't want to trek to Brooklyn

Also This production was designed to support the Gallery Players children's theatre program, the Peanut Gallery. Of that's a cause you'd like to support, please go. If you're going to the show expecting top-caliber Shakespeare, you will be disappointed. This is Shakespeare for all & I applaud them for taking the initiative to include as many people as possible to reflect the real world.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Shakespeare. GP delivers a great production with a diverse cast.

Don't see it if You are hard of hearing. They don't use amplification.

See it if Gallery players did not disappoint once again. This is the second Shakespeare play I hav seen here. Very enjoyable

Don't see it if If you are not a fan of Shakespeare or enjoy elaborate productions

See it if You like performances with a large cast with a story line that makes you use your imagination.

Don't see it if If you prefer to see a show with a more straight forward story line.

See it if you enjoy a play with great actors ;kudos to Griffin Sharps as Caliban;great singing, wonderful kids in the chorus:a novelty in a Shak. play

Don't see it if you feel the set is too bare; two more layers of fabrics are needed to depict the island esp. the ocean;you have not read the play.

Also Prospero, fleeing injustice and corruption,
lands on a Mediterranean island.This scene reminds me of the millions of immigrants fleeing terror and war,crossing the same waters and landing
almost on the same shores.
Sweet the song Ariel sings to the newcomer Ferdinand,
"Come onto these yellow sands,
And we'll join hands ....."... Read more Read less