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was a piece that became a challenge a_nd
a pleasure for the actors to perform. Mixing
The curtain in the auditorium lifted on history and current issues of morality, the Senior Jeff Bivens (John Proctor) scolds Freshman Tris
April 8. 9, and 10 to reveal the simple set play was applicable to students and adults Jacob (Mary Warren). his servant, for spending all day
at the witch trials in Salem. Jacob responds by beg-
for Arthur Miller's " The Crucible". As the alike. __/ ging for his forgiveness. (A. Davis)
Drama Department's third presentation of -Rachel Losen-
the year, the play departed from a come-
dy and musical performed earlier in the
season.
Approximately 400 people came to
see " The Crucible", which was described
by Director Terry Peterson as "a challeng-
ing play". Peterson's initial attraction to the
script was attributed to its level of difficulty
and theme. " We had a lot of experienced
actors and they deserved a challenge of
skills . Of all Miller's plays, this was one most
frequently done by high schools because
it dealt with a theme students could relate
to."
Whether that theme was jealousy or
revenge, " The Crucible" centered around
a man involved in an affair with a young
women who indicted his wife in the famous
Salem witch trials.
Despite the running time of close to
three hours, the cast's ability and their en-
joyment of the play were responsible for its
success. " We had a really strong cast as far
as the people got into the roles they were
playing," said cast member Senior Jay Gal-
lentine. Peterson added. " The actors
worked well as an ensemble. All actors put
forth a lot of effort.' '
As a dramatic play, " The Crucible"

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