Photo Flash: Princeton Summer Theater's 48th Season Continues with Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE

Princeton Summer Theater's 2017 season's third show opens next Thursday, July 27th with Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Regarded as a one of the foremost classics of American theatre, The Crucible uses the proceedings of the Salem witch trials to examine the manic effects of mass hysteria in society. As an increasing number of upstanding townspeople are accused of witchcraft, Miller emphasizes the contagious nature of fear and the elusiveness of truth. The 1953 Tony Award-winning play invites us to question the importance of upholding morality in times of hardship.

The season concludes next month with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' drama Appropriate.

This summer's season explores the interplay between the past and the present. The characters in each play demonstrate vastly different ways of dealing with their individual histories. All are made stronger through the struggle of facing this adversity. These wonderfully diverse works are reflective of the challenges posed to us today by a society divided over whether it is better to look to the past for inspiration or move in the direction of future progress.

Performances for The Crucible run July 27-30 and Aug 3-6, with shows at 8pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Performances are at the Hamilton Murray Theater located on Princeton University's campus.

A talkback will occur after the evening performances on Friday, July 28th and August 4th with the director, cast and creative team.

Tickets are $29.50 for general admission, $24.50 for students and matinees. We also offer partial season subscriptions for only $65 (a 25% discount!), which ensures a reserved seat for three of our four main stage shows this season. Subscriptions are available until Sunday, July 23rd. To order tickets, visit http://www.princetonsummertheater.org/tickets or call the PST box office at 1-732-997-0205.

All photos taken by Megan Berry

Cast members Robby Keown and Ben Diamond address a stoic Abby Melick.

Cast members Abby Melick and Christopher Damen rehearse a heart-wrenching scene.

The cast of The Crucible interrogates cast member Chris Damen

The cast of The Crucible clusters around cast member Meagan Raker.

The cast of The Crucible faces the darkness.