Nontraditional Staging - APEX
Character voices coming from offstage- APEX
Nontraditional staging
Character voices coming from offstage- APEX
Nontraditional Staging - APEX
By having actors offstage speak the characters' lines
In the Utah Valley University production, Prospero is mysterious, whereas in the Balinese production, he is portrayed as more approachable. In the Utah Valley University production, Prospero is portrayed as powerful and quick to anger, whereas the Balinese production portrays him as wise and calm. In the Utah Valley University production, Prospero is portrayed as impatient, whereas the Balinese production portrays him as relaxed.
Ariel is played by two actors wearing feathered leggings and body paint.
Caliban was a monstrous character.Prospero was powerful and in control.prospero was powerful and in control apex
In the Utah Valley University production, Ariel is portrayed as male, while in the Balinese production, Ariel is portrayed as female.
The choice to have the character's voices provided by actors offstage
ariel is played by two actors
Because Prospero is a powerful character, the feel of the play is serious.
The Balinese production has more childlike tone, while the tone of the Utah valley production is sinister and mysterious.
In the Utah Valley University production of "The Tempest," Caliban is often portrayed as a complex character, reflecting both his savage and vulnerable sides. Depending on the director's interpretation, Caliban may be depicted with physical attributes that mirror his close connection to nature, while his dialogue and actions may emphasize his resentment towards his treatment by Prospero. The portrayal of Caliban ultimately adds depth to the themes of colonization and power dynamics in the play.
It makes Ariel seem even more other worldly than in the play.