THE TEMPEST
july 18 - august 2, 2025 | AT THE CRANE THEATRE
"When did you lose your daughter?”
”In this last Tempest…”
Shipwrecked on the shores of a remote island, the King of Naples and his closest advisors face certain death. The King’s son was last overboard in the storm; there is no hope of rescue.
But all is not as it appears on the island. The isle is home to “strange noises…” and a cast of magical inhabitants, who may have had something to do with the recent Tempest…
The magician Prospero, once Duke of Milan, also lives on the island and has a few plans up his sleeve for the unsuspecting King.
A hilarious and heartwarming story of getting lost and finding our way back to one another, The Tempest has stood the test of time as one of Shakespeare’s most-loved dramas.
Boasting Shakespeare’s finest breathtaking poetry and rowdiest comedy, The Tempest has something for everyone to enjoy.
Don't miss SYT's heartfelt production!
THE WINTER’S TALE
july 25 - august 3, 2025 | AT THE CRANE THEATRE
A breathtaking tale of jealousy, love, revenge, fate and astonishing grace. A king is driven mad by jealousy, a baby is lost on the shores of a remote island, and the gears of fate begin to turn… The Winter’s Tale crosses seas and decades, both a classic folktale and a stirringly modern love story that imagines the possibility of grace and redemption at the furthest extremes of human folly.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
LOCATION: The Crane Theatre is located at: 2303 Kennedy St. NE in Minneapolis, just a block off Stinson between Hennepin and Broadway Avenues. Pull into the parking lot behind the building to quickly ind the building —look for the bright yellow door!
PARKING: The Crane Theatre has free offstreet parking surrounding the building. Patrons may park in any open spot. UCare Permit Parking Only spots are available for patron use on evenings and weekends!
ACCESS: The Crane Theater is located in an ADA accessible building! There are accessible parking spots in the lot (the entrance to the Crane Theater is through the yellow door), and an accessible lift. Wheelchair seating is available; service animals are welcome! To ensure wheelchair seating availability, please reserve tickets at least 24 hours in advance and select “WC” seats. For accessibility questions, please contact Accessibility Coordinator Maria at maria@sytmn.org
“O, BRAVE NEW WORLD THAT HAS SUCH PEOPLE IN IT!”
THE TEMPEST opens July 18 25 at The Crane Theatre in Minneapolis!
Don’t miss this sweeping tale of magic, revenge, and reunion.
EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL
Don’t miss everything the Summer Shakespeare Festival Has to Offer!
RAISE A GLASS: FESTIVAL KICKOFF!
JULY 18 • LOBBY • 5:30-6:30 • FREE with ticket
Raise a glass to the 2025 Summer Shakespeare Festival, and hear a few tips from The Tempest director Lukas Brasherfons on how best to enjoy the show! Light hors d’oeuvres and bubbly libations provided.
Shakespeareance Series | MAGIC AND MISCHIEF: THE TEMPEST
SATURDAY JULY 19 • 12PM - 3PM • AGES 9 - 12 • $35
Take a journey into Shakespeare’s sweeping tale of “The Tempest” and meet some of his most magical and mischievous characters. We’ll discover what it takes to build a giant storm scene and explore some of the magical hijinks that take center stage in this play. Students will work together to discover the hidden meanings behind some of Shakespeare’s most famous lines and create a short scene to share with parents and friends at the end of class.
BARD TALK
SUNDAYS DURING THE FESTIVAL • 1:30PM • AGES 13 - ADULT • FREE WITH TICKET
Come early to the show to enjoy a 20 minute “Bard Talk” with directors Lukas Brasherfons and Logan Verdoorn! Learn more about the history of the play, key themes and plot points to watch out for, and the creative choices made in SYT’s production!
POSTSHOW TALKBACKS WITH THE CAST
JULY 26, 27 • 4:30pm • All Ages
Stick around after the show on select dates to hear from the cast that created the magic! Talkbacks will follow The Tempest 2pm Matinee on July 26, and the The Winter’s Tale 2pm Matinee on July 27.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: THE WINTER’S TALE
JULY 25 • LOBBY • Postshow • FREE with ticket
Stick around after The Winters’ Tale Opening Night to celebrate with the cast and crew! Light hors d’oeuvres and bubbly libations provided.
ALUMNI HOMECOMING!
SATURDAY, JULY 26 • 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us in the lobby between shows to welcome SYT Alumni back!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.