A Tempest Prayer Opens Friday At New Hampshire Theatre Project

Portsmouth NH

17 March, 2021

4:18 AM

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Member news from the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth: March 16, 2021 DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member A Tempest Prayer Created and Performed by Peter Josephson Performance Dates Friday & Saturday March 19-20 | 8pm EST Sunday, March 21 | 2pm EST Online Tickets $20 | Individual In-person Tickets $30 PURCHASE TICKETS NOW Peter Josephson's A Tempest Prayer is a solo show using the text of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Themes from the original text which depict the wielding of power and attempts at forgiveness will be brought to life by Peter's performance. To escape confinement on his island, Prospero must forgive the brother who betrayed him, free the ones he used as slaves, and acknowledge his own darkness and weakness. Told through text, movement, and music, this piece delves into a classic text as a source for new performance. Photos by Dan Derby Peter Josephson on the Artistic Process for A Tempest Prayer "But it's also a new period of discovery, especially of resonances that weren't decisions at first but can become intentional now. Now the actor builds the vocabulary – of words, like prayer, promise, plague, and remember; and of gesture – how much pulling in this play!; and of movement – isn't it interesting how both Prospero and Caliban find themselves prostrate on the floor? And how in the end Prospero can finally rise and fly as Ariel has?" MORE INFO & LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS Thanks to Our SoloStage Sponsors Since 1988, New Hampshire Theatre Project has been providing nurturing professional environments for youth, artists and community members to be inspired and transformed through the art of theatre. NH Theatre Project is located at 959 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH COVID-19 PATRON SAFETY FAQ'S 959 Islington St #3, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-6644 This press release was produced by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. The views expressed are the author's own.