![Princeton Summer Theater Presents "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller](https://www.newjerseystage.com/events2017/Crucible1.jpg "Princeton Summer Theater Presents "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller")
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- 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.
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.
The Crucible, directed by Nico Krell, will feature: Christopher Damen, Ben Diamond, Peter Giovine, Alexandra Holden, Robby Keown, Abby Melick, and Meagan Raker.
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. Tickets are available online or by calling the PST box office at 1-732-997-0205.
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.
The season concludes next month with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ drama Appropriate.
PHOTO: The cast of The Crucible shown in rehearsal. Photo by Megan Berry.
