Rough Magic

Synopsis: Audio podcast. Fifth episode of a radio serialisation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Episode scripts were adapted and produced by Catherine Eaton and rendered into modern English verse by Kenneth Cavander. The production was directed by Andy Wolk. Part of the ‘Play On Shakespeare’ project to create more contemporary and accessible versions of the texts for performance.

5. King Alonso grows increasingly despondent over the loss of his son, giving Antonia and Sebastian confidence that they will soon take power. They stumble upon a sumptuous feast presented by mysterious beings and waste no time gorging themselves before Ariel appears as a harpy and chastises Alonso, Sebastian and Antonia for their sinful acts, past and present. Elsewhere, Caliban encourages Stephano to carry out the murder of Prospero, which he vows to do until Trinculo stumbles upon the clothing and finery that Prospero and Ariel have laid as a trap to distract them. Caliban urges them to ignore the rich garments but Trinculo and Stephano get carried away with the luxury of the robes, gathering them greedily until Prospero unleashes his supernatural hounds to attack the conspirators and chase them into a frenzy. He revels in their misery and urges his dogs on in the attack but Ariel convinces him to ease his vengeance. At last, Prospero softens and vows to give up his magical powers once he performs his final act.
Series: Play on Podcasts: The Tempest
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Audio
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: radio drama

Online availability

URI: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tempest-rough-magic/id1561429994?i=1000612179442
Delivery: Streamed/Download

Credits

Director

Andy Wolk

Music

Lawrence Shragge

Adaptor for Radio

Kenneth Cavander

Cast

Anthony Cochrane
Barzin Akhavan
Brent Jennings
Greg Cuellar
Gregg Mozgala
Jay O. Sanders
Jordan Baker
Kevin Kilner
Kim Wuan
Kuhoo Verma
Maryann Plunkett
Nancy Rodriguez
Paco Tolson