![]() While he was here, Teller got a tour of our rare book vault and saw a number of items that ended up helping him think about this production of The Tempest. ![]() Teller co-directed Macbeth along with Aaron for Folger Theater in 2008. ![]() Here at the Folger, we take a little bit of pride and ownership when it comes to this production. Teller has teamed up with long-time Folger denizen Aaron Posner to concoct a version of The Tempest that puts the magic front-and-center. That's not a surprise when you learn that the play is co-directed by one of the nation's preeminent magicians: Teller of the magical comedy team of Penn & Teller. And what's excited so many theater goers is the level and quality of magic this production brings to the stage. The Tempest is a play about many things, not the least of which is magic. There is a particular production of Shakespeare's The Tempest that's causing a sensation around America as this podcast is recorded. I'm Michael Witmore, the Folger's Director. WITMORE: From the Folger Shakespeare Library, this is Shakespeare Unlimited.
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