Theatre Coup d'Etat to Present THE CRUCIBLE

Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, The Crucible tells the story of a community consumed by fear, hatred, and a lust for power. John Proctor, a well-respected farmer, ends an ill-fated affair with his servant, Abigail. Spurned by the rejection of her first love, Abigail rebels by meeting with other young women to dance and explore the occult in the woods. They are caught, and through their effort to avoid juvenile punishment, the young women are used as a pawns by the fear-mongering patriarchs of the village to steal property from other surrounding landowners like Proctor. Weaponizing biblical teachings, utilizing fear-based rhetoric, and abusing their own political power, the religious leaders drive the community into a panicked frenzy that ultimately condemns 19 innocent men and women to their death.

Two-time Ivey Award-winning Theatre Coup d'Etat maintains its tradition of a dynamic, actor-driven production. Combined with the intimacy of Zion Lutheran Church sanctuary, Theatre Coup d'Etat's production of The Crucible is another can't-miss experience.

Seating is limited, tickets on sale now at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006

Zion Lutheran Church is located at 1697 Lafond Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

The Crucible previews (pay-what-you-can):

Thursday, December 1, showtime 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm)

The Crucible performances (sliding scale): $18-$30

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, showtimes 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm)

December 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 (Monday, December 5 is a pay-what-you-can performence)

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Zion Lutheran Church

1697 Lafond Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

CAST

John Proctor - James Napoleon Stone*

Elizabeth Proctor - Jamie White Jachimiec

Rev. Samuel Parris - Michael Dufault

Thomas Putnam - Glen Stone

Mrs. Ann Putnam - Alana Barnard LaBissoniere

Francis Nurse - Lanny Langston

Rebecca Nurse - Jane Hammill-Golembeck

Giles Corey - William P. Studer

John Hale - Kevin Fanshaw*

Dep.Governor Danforth - Charles Numrich*

Judge Hathorne - Jim Ahrens

Willard - Brandon Holscher

Cheever - Craig James Hostetler

Tituba - Charla Marie Bailey

Abigail Williams - Kaylyn Forkey

Betty Parris - Antonia Kramer Perez

SusAnna Walcott - Kelly Nelson

Mercy Lewis - Diana Jurand

Mary Warren - Lauren Diesch

Sarah Good/ Martha Corey - Meri Golden

CREW

Director - Brian P. Joyce

Stage Manager - Meagan Sogge

Asst. Stage Manager - Meesh Morris

Costumes - A. Emily Heaney

Lights - Mark Kieffer

*Ivey Award winner