The Tempest: Stuff as Schemes are Made Of
Magic, monsters, sprites, witches, shipwrecks, betrayal, love stories on an enchanted isle, and emotional catharsis driven by a puppet master pulling all the stings: no, dear listeners, it\u2019s not a Dungeons & Dragons campaign but Shakespeare\u2019s The Tempest! Will and James discuss the play know as Shakespeare\u2019s affectionate late-career farewell to the theatre, portrayals of Caliban throughout the years, its possible setting in the New World, and whether a play with an almost all-powerful protagonist can be truly dramatic.
Credits
Intro Music: Jon Sayles, "The Witches' Dance" (composed by anonymous)
Outro Music: Jon Sayles, \u201cSaltarello\u201d (composed by anonymous)
Illustrative Excerpts: \u201cThe Tempest,\u201d dir. Julie Taymor (2010); John Gielgud, \u201cAges of Man,\u201d Caedmon Records (1959)