First look at Aethereal Jest’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed by Jason Speicher.

Verne Hendrick in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" directed by Jason Speicher.

“The Tempest” will run July 11, 2025 through July 20, 2025.

Photo Credit: Jordan Sauer

Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck, including the King of Naples and Prospero’s treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero’s slave, Caliban, plots to rid himself of his master, but is thwarted by Prospero’s spirit-servant Ariel. The King’s young son Ferdinand, thought to be dead, falls in love with Prospero’s daughter Miranda. Their celebrations are cut short when Prospero confronts his brother and reveals his identity as the usurped Duke of Milan. The families are reunited and all conflict is resolved. Prospero grants Ariel his freedom and prepares to leave the island. [Courtesy Folger Shakespeare Library]

By William Shakespeare, Directed by Jason Speicher, The Cast: Logan Fondriest as Ferdinand, Boatswain; Patrick Goldman as Caliban, Gonzalo, Francisco; Verne Hendrick as Prospero; Rosie Hernandez-Smith as Miranda, Stephano; Raia Jane Hirsch as Antonia, Iris; Reagan Hyer as Ariel; Maggie Rusnak as Alonso; Kyle Smith as Sebastian, Ceres; Mackenzie Wendt as Trinculo, Juno.

Performances run Friday, July 11, 2025 through Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00 PM on Sundays on the Shedd Stage at the Columbus Performing Arts Center.

For more information and tickets, visit aetherealjest.com/the-tempest

Verne Hendrick and Rosie Hernandez-Smith in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick and Rosie Hernandez-Smith in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick and Rosie Hernandez-Smith in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick and Reagan Hyer in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick and Reagan Hyer in "The Tempest."

Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Rosie Hernandez-Smith and Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick and Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Logan Fondriest and Reagan Hyer in "The Tempest."

Logan Fondriest and Reagan Hyer in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick and Logan Fondriest in "The Tempest."

Kyle Smith in "The Tempest."

Raia Jane Hirsch, Maggie Rusnak, Patrick Goldman, and Kyle Smith in "The Tempest."

Patrick Goldman and Mackenzie Wendt in "The Tempest."

Rosie Hernandez-Smith, Mackenzie Wendt, and Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Mackenzie Wendt and Rosie Hernandez-Smith in "The Tempest."

Rosie Hernandez-Smith and Logan Fondriest in "The Tempest."

Mackenzie Wendt, Rosie Hernandez-Smith, Reagan Hyer, and Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Rosie Hernandez-Smith, Reagan Hyer, and Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Maggie Rusnak and Kyle Smith in "The Tempest."

Maggie Rusnak, Reagan Hyer, and Patrick Goldman in "The Tempest."

Verne Hendrick in "The Tempest."