Photo Title

1945: The Tempest

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Production Title

The Tempest

Photograph Caption

Ariel, a spirit of the air, played by Vera Zorina, a dancer with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Ariel has obeyed Prospero's command to create a great storm (the tempest), and now begs to be released from the magician's service.

Dialogue

Ariel: "Let me remember thee what thou has promised,
Which is not yet performed me...
My liberty...
Prospero: Before the time be out? No more!
Ariel: "I prithee remember I have done thee worthy service, Without grudge or grumblings... (I.ii.243-249).

Play Title

The Tempest

Venue

Stage

Place of Production

New York (N.Y.)

Creator

Eileen Darby

Genre

Romance

Character

Ariel: Vera Zorina
Prospero: Arnold Moss

Other Credits

Margaret Webster - Producer

Other Notes

ca. 1945; A Margaret Webster Production presented by Cheryl Crawford.

Object Type

black-and-white photographs

Size of Original

10 x 8 in.

Donor

Cole, Joseph E.

Repository

Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.

Format

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