Caliban was a monstrous character.
Prospero was powerful and in control.
prospero was powerful and in control apex
The use of black-and-white shadow puppetry in the Balinese production of The Tempest puts more emphasis on the dialogue than on the actors.
Shadowy and misty lighting
Caliban is an outcast because he is a monsterlike being and not human.
Dialogue is changed into song lyrics and actors sing their lines.
In the Utah Valley University production of "The Tempest," Ariel is portrayed as a dynamic and ethereal spirit, embodying both a sense of enchantment and a yearning for freedom. The performance emphasizes Ariel's loyalty to Prospero while also highlighting the character's playful and mischievous nature. Through expressive movement and vocal agility, the actor captures Ariel's complexity, balancing servitude with an underlying desire for independence. This interpretation invites the audience to connect with Ariel's struggles and aspirations throughout the narrative.
Both the Utah Valley University and Balinese productions of "The Tempest" emphasized themes of power, forgiveness, and the complexity of human relationships. Each interpretation highlighted the transformative journey of the character Prospero, showcasing his struggle between vengeance and mercy. Additionally, both productions used their unique cultural contexts to explore the supernatural elements of the play, reflecting the universal nature of its themes while maintaining distinct artistic expressions.
In the Utah Valley University production, Ariel is portrayed as male, while in the Balinese production, Ariel is portrayed as female.
Caliban was a monstrous character.Prospero was powerful and in control.prospero was powerful and in control apex
The Balinese production has more childlike tone, while the tone of the Utah valley production is sinister and mysterious.
The use of black-and-white shadow puppetry in the Balinese production of The Tempest puts more emphasis on the dialogue than on the actors.
Shadowy and misty lighting
In the Utah Valley University production, Prospero is mysterious, whereas in the Balinese production, he is portrayed as more approachable. In the Utah Valley University production, Prospero is portrayed as powerful and quick to anger, whereas the Balinese production portrays him as wise and calm. In the Utah Valley University production, Prospero is portrayed as impatient, whereas the Balinese production portrays him as relaxed.
As a flying animal-like creature
Caliban is an outcast because he is a monsterlike being and not human.
The Balinese production, because Caliban's face is hairy and he has clawlike hands
Ariel as female
The choice to have the character's voices provided by actors offstage