The Crucible at First Stage
Dates: 19/02/2021- 07/03/2021
📍 Theatre: First Stage
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: 414-267-2900
Tickets: Tickets start at $15.
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Inspired by the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s, THE CRUCIBLE takes us back to a fictionalized account of the Salem, Massachusetts witch trials. A tale of lies, revenge, and mass hysteria as the citizens of Salem turn against each other as gossip becomes fact, lies become truth, and innocence becomes guilt. Performance runtime is approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. Suggested for families and young people ages 13+Performed by our award-winning Young Company, these Performance Projects are actor-driven presentations using elemental production values. By stripping down to a nearly bare stage. the connection of actor to audience is enhanced, and the words of the play come alive in exciting ways. Moreover, this production will be in the format of a radio drama, further encouraging the audience to employ the power of their imaginations as they experience Miller's thrilling language
Ages: Age 13-Adult
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for The Crucible
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best Revival of a Play | Nominated |
Ages: Age 13-Adult
News About The Crucible at First Stage
Photo Flash: First Stage Young Company Presents THE CRUCIBLE
February 17, 2021 Next up in First Stage's Through Our Lens 2021 Virtual Season of Plays will be Arthur Miller's powerful and timely drama THE CRUCIBLE. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award and inspired by the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s, the play takes audiences back to a fictionalized account of the Salem, Massachusetts witch trials that took place during the years 1692 and 1693. It is a tale of lies, revenge and mass hysteria as the citizens of Salem turn against each other as gossip becomes fact, lies become truth and innocence becomes guilt. Miller explores how public hysteria combined with fear can destroy people's lives.
Milwaukee's First Stage Streams THE CRUCIBLE
February 03, 2021 Next up in First Stage's Through Our Lens 2021 Virtual Season of Plays will be Arthur Miller's powerful and timely drama THE CRUCIBLE. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award and inspired by the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s, the play takes audiences back to a fictionalized account of the Salem, Massachusetts witch trials that took place during the years 1692 and 1693.About the Theatre
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