Mississippi University for Women and The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) are partnering to present Arthur Miller\u2019s Tony Award-winning play \u201cThe Crucible\u201d Nov. 13-15 in Cromwell Theater.
\u201c\u2018The Crucible\u2019 was selected for its important place in early American history and its exploration of the Salem witch trials,\u201d said Kathy Newman, director of The W\u2019s Department of Theatre. \u201cIt remains a gripping and timely story about fear, power and society. And what better time to stage it than just after Halloween?\u201d
Arthur Miller\u2019s \u201cThe Crucible\u201d is a 1953 tragedy set in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. The play dramatizes the Salem witch trials, beginning when the town minister discovers his daughter, niece and other girls dancing in the forest with his enslaved woman, Tituba. Rumors of witchcraft spread through the town, and the community becomes consumed by mass hysteria, false accusations and fear, largely driven by a vengeful teenager named Abigail Williams.
\u201cI hope the plays we select help students see the connections between classroom education and the wider world,\u201d said Laura Stewart, English faculty member at MSMS. \u201cThe Crucible connects to both American history and American literature classes and can prompt great discussions.\u201d
This is a new undertaking for both the University and MSMS.
\u201c\u2018The Crucible\u2019 is a collaboration between The W and MSMS. This is the first production the two institutions have undertaken together, and we are excited about the possibilities with both theater groups involved,\u201d Stewart said. \u201cWe will be bringing two talented groups of performers, designers and theater technicians together to produce a challenging and exciting play.\u201d
General admission for the performances is $12. The W and MSMS students are admitted free with identification.
For questions about performances, please contact Stewart at lstewart@themsms.org or Newman at knewman1@muw.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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