Now in its 31st year, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is back with 'The Tempest'

Performances of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" begin at Southmoreland Park on June 13. This story features exotic creatures, conjuring, comedy, a love story, live music and beautiful language.
Redemption and the power of love are central themes in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," which is why Sidonie Garrett wanted the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival to produce it.

"I think we all need to think about the other person's perspective and think about how we can give them some grace because we don't agree vocally," said Garret, the festival's executive artistic director and the director of this summer's performance.

"I think sometimes we forget that forgiveness is important and that you need to give people a little bit of space to do better and be better," she added.