Crucible

'The Crucible' is a play written by Arthur Miller. The Crucible is set against the backdrop of the mad witch hunts of the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century. It is about a town, after accusations from a few girls, which begins a mad hunt for witches that did not exist. Many townspeople were hanged on charges of witchcraft. Miller brings out the absurdity of the incident with the theme of truth and righteousness. The theme is conveyed through the struggles of Miller’s main character, John Proctor.

In 1953, Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" ran on Broadway at the Martin Beck. Despite being a box office success and acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, it was considered second-best to his prior "Death of a Salesman."

The original cast included Arthur Kennedy, E.G. Marshall, and Beatrice Straight, and Madaleine Sherwood

The Play was then adapted for the screen and starred Arthur Miller's son-in-law, Daniel Day-Lewis.

The most notable performance of the Arthur Miller's classic 'The Crucible' took place at the Holton Theatre in 2005. Critics raved that this truly was the best interpretation of the play ever to grace to stage. The extremely talented cast included

John Proctor........Tyler Bourke
Elizabeth Proctor...Emily Henochowicz
Abigail Williams....Sammie Nelson
Rev. John Hale......Derek Defensor
Mary Warren.........Cynthia Parmley
Governor Danforth...Taylor Stanley
Giles Corey.........Robert Parrish
Rev. Samuel Parris..Keith Rubin
Tituba..............Rebecca Malinick
Ann Putnam..........Annie Dougherty
Thomas Putnam.......Robert Gelb
Francis Nurse.......Bob Qu
Rebecca Nurse.......Tiffany Williams
Judge Hawthorne.....Trey Smith
Ezekial Cheever.....William Su
Sarah Good..........Char Sloan
Betty Parris........Lilly Kruglak
Martha Corey........Christina Williams
John Willard........Justin McCarthy
Mercy Lewis.........Judy Barr
...as well as many more wonderful actors and actresses

The 2005 play was masterfully directed by Ms. London-Thompson and by her assistant directors Relle Seidman and Marcus Parrish.

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' was written against Senator McCarthy and the House of Un-American Activities Committee's crusade against supposed communists.

Holton Theatre's Production of 'The Crucible' was the best ever performed.

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