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'The Crucible'
Mike Gallo (Judge Hathorne), William Corriveau (Rev. Hale), Hannah Smith (Mary Warren), Chip Lamb (John Proctor), star in the Bradley Playhouse production of "The Crucible." Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — In keeping with a long standing tradition, the Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse turns to something a little “dark” for the Halloween season. This year’s offering is Arthur Miller’s 1953 Tony Award winning play “The Crucible,” which opens Oct. 22.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for seniors and students.
“The Crucible,” the compelling tale of the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem, is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society. It depicts the story of a group of girls who fell ill with hallucinations and seizures, which the extremely religious Puritan society attributed to the devil – as history shows they did with many frightening occurrences. Old grudges and jealousies spilled into the open and fueled the atmosphere of hysteria.
The TNECT production of “The Crucible” is directed by Bob Sloat, who is assisted by Kathleen Atwood and Leslie Snow. The talented cast is led by strong performances from Chip Lamb as John Proctor, Diane Pollard as Elizabeth Proctor and Casey Bessette who appears as Abigail Williams. Other historical figures include Reverend Hale played by William Corriveau, Ken Lamothe as Deputy Governor Danforth, Preston Arnold as Reverend Parris and Mary Warren played by Hannah Smith.
Tickets are available at Wonderland Books, 120 Main St. and Victoria Station Café, 91 Main St. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.bradleyplayhouse.org, or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may also be available at the door. All seating is general admission.