The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Harry Ritchie
Costumes Designed by Virginia Rossman
Department of Theatre
University of Denver
May 1989
The Tempest
was produced on the University of Denver Theatre Department’s proscenium
stage.For this production audience risers were built on stage. They were
arranged to produce a 20' by 18' arena stage. Batten trim height was 18'
The Tempest set consisted of a floor of 8" wide pine
boards cut into a large circular shape. Three additional smaller
circles were elevated three to six inches. A large number of
telephone poles were cut to provide seating and step units for
the performers. Three large telephone poles were hung from the
grid.
The lighting was based on 6 basic lighting areas. Each area was
lit 3 instruments (Light Flame, R17; Lilac, R55; Booster Blue,
R62). The entire space was then washed with 12 instruments. Numerous
specials with gobos were used for each significant mood or location
change.
Miranda hears about her past
Ariel and Prospero
The shipwrecked Duke.
The first meeting with Caliban
Miranda and Ferdinand
Ariel watches the action
Miranda and Ferdinand swear their love
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Harry Ritchie
Costumes Designed by Virginia Rossman
Department of Theatre
University of Denver
May 1989
The Tempest
was produced on the University of Denver Theatre Department’s proscenium
stage.For this production audience risers were built on stage. They were
arranged to produce a 20' by 18' arena stage. Batten trim height was 18'The Tempest set consisted of a floor of 8" wide pine boards cut into a large circular shape. Three additional smaller circles were elevated three to six inches. A large number of telephone poles were cut to provide seating and step units for the performers. Three large telephone poles were hung from the grid.
The lighting was based on 6 basic lighting areas. Each area was lit 3 instruments (Light Flame, R17; Lilac, R55; Booster Blue, R62). The entire space was then washed with 12 instruments. Numerous specials with gobos were used for each significant mood or location change.
Miranda hears about her past
Ariel and Prospero
The shipwrecked Duke.
The first meeting with Caliban
Miranda and Ferdinand
Ariel watches the action
Miranda and Ferdinand swear their love