The Crucible at Woodland Opera House

Presented by Tom and Meg Stallard

The Crucible by ARTHUR MILLER

March 20 - April 4, 2026

Set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible follows the eruption of mass hysteria in a close-knit town after a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods. To avoid punishment, the girls begin accusing townspeople of witchcraft, igniting a wave of fear that fractures the wider community. As the court demands confessions, respected citizens are forced to choose between self-preservation and truth. The accusations spiral into tragedy, revealing how lies, power, and fear can destroy a society from within. Written in 1953 by famed American playwright Arthur Miller, the play is in part an allegory for the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, exploring the dangers of false accusations and the abuse of power.

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