by Arthur Miller
When teenage girls are discovered trying to conjure spirits, the 17th century town of Salem explodes with accusations of witchcraft. The vicious trials that follow expose a community paralyzed by fear, religious extremism and greed. Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro directs this timeless tale by one of the greatest American playwrights of all time. "The Crucible was an act of desperation...when I began to think of writing about the hunt for Reds in America, I was motivated in some great part by the paralysis that had set it... Nobody but a fanatic, it seemed, could really say all that he believed." -Arthur Miller
The Crucible in Production
The Crucible in Rehearsal
Anna D. Shapiro and David New explore the enduring power of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses Miller's timeless message.
Artistic Intern Douglas Lavanture discusses the current relevance of the themes of Miller's play.
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