Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival: 'The Tempest'

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The Tempest, often called Shakespeare's farewell to the stage, is a magical, poetic fantasy set on an island. The island is ruled over by Prospero, an exiled duke who uses his magic to shipwreck his usurpers and bring them ashore. Comedy, revenge and romance mix with spirits and monsters to create an enchanted evening for the audience.

The Tempest will be directed by Kingsmen artistic director Michael J. Arndt.

The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival, presented by the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company, is one of the area’s most popular outdoor theatrical events.

Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is the professional theater company of California Lutheran University. The nonprofit organization also coordinates apprentice programs for professional and aspiring Shakespearean actors, an educational tour program in local schools, and summer theater camps for youth.

General admission is $20 for adults and free for those under 18. Festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for pre-show picnicking and entertainment.

Image: KSF performance in Kingsmen Park