The Tempest comes to Southmoreland Park, June 13 – July 2, for our 31st Season! This story features exotic creatures, conjuring, comedy, a love story, live music and beautiful language. The Tempest is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and our outdoor setting is a perfect place to bring it to life. 

Nightly Schedule:
6:00 p.m. – Gates open. Food and drink available from Festival vendors through intermission.
6:30 p.m. – Pre-show Parody performed by Team Shakespeare
7:00 p.m. – Show Talk
7:15 p.m. – Pre-show Parody performed by Team Shakespeare
8:00 p.m. – The Tempest performance
This production runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission.

Select your date, June 13 – July 2, Tuesday – Sunday, NOW as this will be a production you DON’T want to miss. Admission is FREE, with reserved seating options available. Reserved seating will be available starting May 10, 2023.

Good Will Society members make it possible for us to transform a city park into a theatre and bring the world of Shakespeare to life for thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.

NOW is the perfect time to enroll or renew membership for our 31st Season! GWS membership guarantees your up-front reserved seats and parking space steps from the stage. Click below to JOIN or RENEW.

General admission to the Festival is FREE, but seat reservations are available for $25 for performances on Sunday – Thursday (no shows on Mondays) or $35 for performances on Friday and Saturday. Reserved seating is available NOW! Use the button below to make your reservation or contact 816.531.7728 to speak to our Box Office.