The Crucible

The Crucible - Men required to audition Season Dates: July 19th @ 12pm August 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 Weeknights @ 8pm, Saturday @ 2pm and Sunday @ 5pm. Auditions by appointment only, About the Play The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie-and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. This production will be a recontextualised version of the script to emphasise the theme of persecution and conflict. Therefore no accents will be required. Character List Rev. Samuel Parris (Approximately 40’s) Salem's current minister. A faction in his congregation is attempting to replace him. He at first attempts to silence rumors of witchcraft because his own daughter, Betty, and his niece, Abigail Williams, were involved in conjuring rites. However, he later vigorously supports the witch trials when he sees that they will work to his advantage. Thomas Putnam (Approximately 40’s) Wealthy man who uses the witchcraft frenzy implicate rivals and enemies. Rev. John Hale (Approximately 40’s) Expert in detecting spirits. Well educated, he takes pride in his knowledge of the occult, but he is fair-minded. Although he first believes townspeople may be practicing witchcraft, he later defends accused persons, in particular Mr. and Mrs. Proctor. Deputy Governor John Danforth (Approximately 60’s) Presiding judge who conducts the witchcraft hearings and trials. He admits spectral evidence (testimony of witnesses who believe they saw townspeople in the presence of the devil) but refuses to accept a deposition presented by John Proctor. The deposition, signed by Mary Warren, is intended as evidence that could lead to the exoneration of Elizabeth Proctor and others. Giles Corey (Approximately 70’s-80’s) Innocent citizen accused of witchcraft after he attempts to defend his wife, Martha, and expose scheming John Putnam. A courageous 83-year-old who defies the court, he is pressed to death with heavy stones. Martha Corey is hanged. Francis Nurse: 70 – 85.