by William Shakespeare
Translation: Leon Leviţchi

Artistic director: Tudor Chirilă
Scenography: Mihai Ciupe
Musical illustration: Tibor Fátyol
Premiere date: October 2, 1992

On a deserted island, in total harmony with nature, but also with benevolent spirits, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, lead a peaceful existence. The appearance near the island of a ship with a group of nobles on board is the opportunity for Prospero, like a skilled director, using his insight and his wizarding abilities, to bring his existence and that of those around him back to the natural womb, from which they had been deprived for many years. Former Duke of Milan, Prospero had seen his throne usurped by his brother, Antonio, with the help of the King of Naples, Alonso. Abandoned at sea in a boat with his daughter, Prospero had survived thanks to hidden provisions, along with some books, by a faithful servant, Gonzalo. Once on the island, for twelve years, he dedicated his time to studying, educating Miranda, and freeing a group of spirits imprisoned by an evil witch in tree trunks.

Learning, through his magical powers, that the usurpers Alonso and Antonio, as well as other courtiers, are on the ship, Prospero orders Ariel, the chief of the spirits, to stir up a strong storm, to separate the courtiers from each other, but to ensure that the ship reaches the island's shores safely. Moreover, he mediates a meeting between Miranda and Ferdinand, the son of the King of Naples, and the two young people fall in love with each other on the spot. Even avoiding a plot by the courtiers, who planned to kill him in order to become the rulers of the island, Prospero meets Antonio and Alonso, who express sincere regret for the injustice committed years ago. Alonso gives his consent to Ferdinand's marriage to Miranda, and Antonio declares that he will return the throne to Prospero as soon as they return to their native lands. So, finally burying their magic books and wizard's wand, Prospero and his friends embark on the return journey to Naples, protected by the kindness of the playful Ariel.

Distribution:

Alonso:  Eugen Tugulea 
Sebastian:  Nicolae Barosan
Prospero:  Ion Tomorrow
Antonio:  Doru Firte
Ferdinand:  Dorin Presecan
Gonzalo:  Ion Abrudan
Francisco:  Marcel Popa
Caliban:  Tiberiu Covaci
Trinculo:  Daniel Vulcu
Stephano:  Petre Panait
Miranda:  Oana Mereuta
Ariel:  Elvira Plato
In figuration:  Ofelia Fîrte, Ioan Munteanu, Sorin Precup, Alexandru Luca, Cristian Goron, Dacian Coşe

Technical director: Eugenia Popa
Prompter: Iuliana Chelu
Lighting: Iosif Balogh, Laviniu Goron
Sound: Sorin Domide