Isle of Noises

by TJ Young

Inspired by The Tempest, this play is the untold story of Sycorax, Caliban, and Ariel. As Sycorax washes up on shore mid-labor, Ariel turns to the great fey who occupy the island to save Sycorax and Caliban. When Caliban comes of age, Sycorax conscripts Caliban to help seek revenge on those who did her wrong. Sensing a way to elevate above their station, Ariel begins a plot that wraps Sycorax and Caliban in...

Inspired by The Tempest, this play is the untold story of Sycorax, Caliban, and Ariel. As Sycorax washes up on shore mid-labor, Ariel turns to the great fey who occupy the island to save Sycorax and Caliban. When Caliban comes of age, Sycorax conscripts Caliban to help seek revenge on those who did her wrong. Sensing a way to elevate above their station, Ariel begins a plot that wraps Sycorax and Caliban in their play for power.

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Isle of Noises

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  • Mora V. Harris: Isle of Noises by TJ Young
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    An imaginative and thoughtful prequel to The Tempest that strikes a perfect balance between heightened language and clear storytelling. This would be an amazing accompaniment to a Shakespeare production, but also stands on it's own as a story of a mother and son seeking justice and healing. Full of great design opportunities and meaty but flexible roles for actors, I would love to see this on stage.

    An imaginative and thoughtful prequel to The Tempest that strikes a perfect balance between heightened language and clear storytelling. This would be an amazing accompaniment to a Shakespeare production, but also stands on it's own as a story of a mother and son seeking justice and healing. Full of great design opportunities and meaty but flexible roles for actors, I would love to see this on stage.

    ”

Production History

  • University, James Madison University, 2022
  • Community Theater, The Orpheus Theatre Company , 2023