Stratford Shakespeare Festival's The Tempest at Lincoln Theater

Christopher Plummer as Prospero

Stratford Shakespeare Festival's The Tempest at Lincoln Theater.  On Thursday, June 14 at 7 PM Lincoln Theater will be broadcasting the Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of The Tempest, starring Christopher Plummer. The Tempest pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. The story focuses on Prospero (Christopher Plummer), the banished Duke of Milan. Marooned on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda (Trish Lindström), Prospero has spent twelve years perfecting his magic arts. Now, with the help of the spirit Ariel (Julyana Soelistyo), he raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. In addition to the 131 minute presentation of the theatrical play, the presentation will include a 20 minute captured live Q&A with Christopher Plummer. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta.  Tickets are $15 for adults/ $5 for youth.  Additional information can be found on the theater's website www.atthelincoln.org or by calling 563-3424.