A Shakespearean Romp
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 6:00pm
Park Avenue Christian Church, Manhattan
In this “tossed” theatrical rendition, our merry cast of singers and instrumentalists tell you the story of how Prospero summons his dutiful servant, Ariel, to conjure a masque for a waiting audience (you!). Will he keep his promise to free Ariel at the end of the evening’s revels? You’ll have to come and find out!
Plan Your Evening
Runtime: 75 minutes without an intermission
Sung in: English
Style of music: English baroque, operetta
PROGRAM: Songs from Shakespeare’s world—by Purcell, Eccles, Lawes, and more.
Getting there: Park Avenue Christian Church is located at 1010 Park Avenue at 85th Street, easily accessible by public transportation. The closest subway stop is the 4/5/6 at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, just a short walk away. Bus routes M1, M2, M3, and M4 also stop nearby. Limited street parking is available, so we recommend using public transit, ride share, or allowing extra time if driving.
Before you go: Plan to arrive early to find your seat and enjoy the ambiance of the venue. This show is about 75 minutes with no intermission, so we recommend taking care of any needs beforehand for a comfortable and immersive experience.
A Perfect Pairing
Enjoy a beautiful meal near the concert venue. Here are our recommendations for after the show:
🦐 Mykonian House
Greek, Relaxed, UpscaleExperience the rich classic flavors of Greece with carefully crafted dishes made with the freshest ingredients.
25 EAST 83RD STREET AT MADISON AVENUE
4 min walk
🍝 L'Osteria
Italian, Cozy, UpscaleItalian dishes, homemade pastas, and other comfort foods served in a cozy space.
1219 LEXINGTON AVE BETWEEN 82/83 STREETS
6 min walk
🌮 Toloache
Mediterranean, Tasty, CozyA refined take on Mexican cuisine with a lively atmosphere, vibrant decor, and exceptional tequila list.
166 EAST 82ND STREET BETWEEN LEX/3RD AVES7 min walk
Complete Your Experience
Our friends at the Sebastians are performing Ruin and Love nearby on the same day at 2PM and we thought "let's create a day of it!"
Tenet is hosting afternoon tea from 3:30-5:30PM at Park Avenue Christian Church. Whether you choose to hear one concert or both, you can join us. Service includes sandwiches, scones, desserts, and tea (or coffee). We've also planned a surprise musical guest to complete your experience!
For those attending tea and The Tempest Tossed, we'll reserve seats in your section to make your transition to the concert easy.
Reservations For Tea Open August 1
Sebastians Tix Offer Begins August 1
Artists
For headshots and biographies of the artists in The Tempest Tossed, please click here.
Stage Direction: Alyssa Weathersby
Vocalists
Jolle Greenleaf, soprano
Madeline Healey, soprano
Elisa Sutherland, mezzo-soprano
James Reese, tenor
Jacob Perry, tenor
Andrew Padgett, bass-baritone
Alyssa Weathersby, dancer/actor
Morgan Morse, actor
Beth Wenstrom, violin
Aniela Eddy, violin
Priscilla Herreid, winds
Sian Ricketts, winds
Matt Zucker, cello
Adam Cockerham, theorbo
Caitlyn Koester, harpsichord
Get To Know The Music
The Tempest Tossed features stunning music from the English Baroque by composers such as Henry Purcell and Matthew Locke. Here are some sound samples to enjoy from a 2022 performance by Tenet. Couch’d by the pleasant Heliconian spring sung by James Reese and Jonathan Woody, and Tell me, some pitying angel sung by Elisa Sutherland.