The Tempest By: William Shakespeare

Sit On-Stage for Just $14!

Extra Access seats have been added for The Tempest! This magical production is performed in the round, and now you can experience it from a whole new perspective: on-stage for only $14.

These seats put you right in the heart of the action (don’t worry—no audience participation required).

Seats are available by clicking the Buy Tickets button and selecting available orange colored Access seats in the "Stage Gallery" section. No code or offer needed, only 32 available per night! Learn more about the seating online here.

Please note: On-stage seating requires stairs. For wheelchair-accessible or stair-free $14 seats, contact our Box Office.

Scenic Artist rendering of The Tempest set

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is delighted to collaborate once again with the Q-Kidz Dance Team on The Tempest after last season’s production of A Midsummer Night's Dream featured them as well. These talented young dancers take the stage as the island spirits, infusing the play with their boundless energy and captivating choreography. Founded by Marquicia Jones-Woods in 1982, Q-Kidz Dance Team plays a vital role in encouraging and inspiring the creative expression for Cincinnati’s youth through dance and education. For four decades, Marquicia, and her daughters, Chariah and Mariah, have been champions for the Cincinnati community, serving over 100 youths annually through Q-Kidz. This collaboration blends artistic excellence with community enrichment, highlighting the way creativity and collaboration transforms lives. The Q-Kidz dancers, with their dedication and talent, add an enchanting dimension to this production. The Q-Kidz performers are Davian Brooks, Zakari Clark, Laurion Cook, De’Unniey Crawford, Queen Hadden, Shalin Harmon, and Taylor Tolliver (Understudy).

Community Partner Sponsors: Richard and Debbie Westheimer

This production of The Tempest was designed with an eco-conscious objective: all costumes, props, and the entire set have been created with recycled and reused materials. The set, designed by Samantha Reno, will be recycled after the show, making The Tempest almost completely sustainable. Ms. Reno said “Cincy Shakes collaborated with the Cincinnati Recycle and Reuse Hub and members of the community, like our own patrons, to supply our team with the needed materials to bring magic to the stage!”