* Reimagining Prospero as a benevolent figure. In traditional productions, Prospero is often portrayed as a vengeful and manipulative sorcerer. However, in this production, he is shown to be a more compassionate and understanding character. He is willing to forgive those who have wronged him, and he eventually learns to let go of his anger and resentment.
* Emphasizing the play's themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. The themes of forgiveness and reconciliation are central to The Tempest, and the production brings these themes to the forefront. The characters are forced to confront their past mistakes and to learn to forgive one another. The production also explores the idea of redemption, as Prospero ultimately finds peace and happiness after letting go of his anger.
* Setting the play in a contemporary world. The production sets the play in a contemporary world, complete with modern costumes, technology, and music. This choice helps to make the play more relatable to modern audiences, and it allows the director to explore the themes of the play in a new and relevant way.
These interpretative choices give the Utah Valley University production of The Tempest a unique and distinctive feel. The production is both a faithful adaptation of Shakespeare's play and a fresh and innovative interpretation of the classic text.