The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Presented by The Boise Bard Players
Touring the Treasure Valley, Cascade and McCall
June 18 – July 12
The Bishops’ House
Thurs., June 18 + 25
2420 Old Penitentiary Rd
Boise, ID 83712
7 pm — Reserved, Picnic Plot (BYO blanket or low-back chair), & General Admission
Indian Creek Plaza
Fri., June 19
FREE PERFORMANCE
120 S Kimball Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
7 pm — Picnic tables, BYO chair (On concrete)
Common Ground Coffee – OUTDOORS
Sat., June 20
FREE PERFORMANCE
6419 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83704
6 pm — BYO chair & sun protection! (On concrete)
Made possible by the America 250 grant
Carl Miller Park
Sun., June 21
FREE PERFORMANCE
Mountain Home, ID 83647
2 pm — BYO chair (On grass)
Hidden Gem Events
Fri., June 26
Sat., June 27
134 E State Ave Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83642
7 pm — Tables, Picnic Plot (BYO blanket or low-back chair), & General Admission
Edwards Greenhouse
Sun., June 28
4106 W Sand Creek St
Boise, ID 83703
2 pm — Reserved & General Admission
The Depot Terrace
Sat., July 11
FREE PERFORMANCE
1117 E Lake St
McCall, ID 83638
5 pm — BYO chair & sun protection! (On gravel)
Kelly’s Whitewater Park
Sun., July 12
FREE PERFORMANCE
330 Kelly’s Parkway
Cascade, ID 83611
3 pm — BYO chair & sun protection! (On grassy hillside)
About the Show
The Tempest: 2026 Summer Tour
Experience Shakespeare’s shipwrecked masterpiece like never before as The Boise Bard Players bring The Tempest to life in our signature minimalist style. This summer, we are popping up all over the Treasure Valley in unconventional spaces, from historic homes to lush greenhouses, before heading north to Cascade and McCall for the very first time.
We are thrilled to offer free performances in these new communities, ensuring that the magic of Prospero’s island is accessible to everyone. Whether you join us in Boise, Meridian, Caldwell, or the mountains, prepare for a high-energy production that proves the classics belong to the people.
(P.S. We got new outdoor mics—you’ll be able to hear us no matter where you see the show!)
About the Play
Left stranded on an island after a betrayal, the sorcerer Prospero unleashes a storm to shipwreck his enemies and demand vengeance. But as a web of dark magic, monstrous allies, and ancient spirits tightens around the royal survivors, the stakes rise when his own daughter falls for the enemy’s prince. Prospero must choose between total annihilation or forgiveness. This romantic comedy is a crowd favorite, and one that our Founding Fathers enjoyed during the American Revolution.
Dakotah Brown and Zoe Carr in BBP’s The Tempest (2019)
Cast
Prospero — Justin Tharpe
Miranda — Dana Roehr
Ferdinand — Logan Leavitt
Ariel — Sam Murphy
Trinculo — Matt Bunk
Stephano — Tris Berg
Caliban — Sasha Allen-Grieve
Alonso — Tiara Thompson
Sebastian — Edith Dull
Antonio — Chris Canfield
Gonzalo — Michael Vessel
Production Team
Director — Chris Canfield
Stage Manager — Elena Maddy
Art & Marketing — Tiffany Eller
Who We Are
The Boise Bard Players make Shakespeare and other classics affordable and accessible to Idaho, from Mountain Home to McCall. We tell these stories through minimal sets in unconventional places like breweries, parks, and historical sites. Our goal is to make you walk away saying, “Not only did I understand it—I loved it!”
Special Thanks
Mountain Tour
Presenting Sponsors
Supported by
Sound Sponsor
Our Grantors
Allies ($500+)
Josh Johnston
Patreon Supporters
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