Benjamin Velez — THE TEMPEST
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Writing the score of a new musical is never an easy task, especially when your book writer is William Shakespeare. Hear from Benjamin Velez what it was like to craft the songs for his new adaptation of The Tempest, write for Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry in the role of Prospero, and learn from the members of the community who make up the dozens-strong ensemble of Shakespeare in the Park's free Public Works summer programming. The isle is full of noises — so stream ours on The Present Stage!
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