"The Crucible" Play Looking for Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Audition call for "The Crucible" play, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: In the insular, Puritan community of 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, a group of young girls are found dancing in the woods, and immediately fall ill. When no earthly cause can be determined, the citizens of Salem suspect that some more sinister force may be at hand. As long-held grudges turn to violent disputes, humiliating secrets are exposed and disseminated, and the line between truth and pretense becomes increasingly blurry, the citizens’ dogged determination to root out evil becomes more dangerous than the evil itself. When the burden of proof is invisible and the crime too terrible to name, everyone becomes a suspect and no one is safe. The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s remarkable 1953 play, remains as relevant as ever, and carries with it a stern warning: in every community torn by suspicion, the most dangerous threat may be the community itself. Additional info: SHOW DATES: August 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8:00 PM August 9, 16, 23 at 2:30 PM Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday evenings, June 22 – August 7. Please prepare a short, preferably dramatic, monologue. If interested, please submit your application.
19 roles
The Accusers Niece of Reverend Parris, former servant in the Proctor household, fired by Elizabeth Proctor after discovering her a air with John Proctor. She is intelligent, wily, an excellent liar, and vindictive when wronged. Her testimony ignites the witchcraft panic.
A servant in the Putnam’s household. Survived multiple attacks from indigenous tribes. She is harsh and calculating – she reliably identifies invisible attackers and provided some of the most detailed testimony. Known as a “visionary girl.”
An orphan and refugee girl working as a servant in the Proctor household. Extremely nervous and guilt ridden – she begins as one of the a licted, then accused, then once again a licted. Su ers extreme courtroom torture.
Very pious and superstitious. Has given birth to eight children, but only Ruth has survived. Ruth is one of the a licted. She is convinced that her misfortune in childbearing is due to supernatural means.
Married to Ann Putnam. Extremely wealthy and influential citizen. He is a staunch supporter of the Reverand Parris and all female members of his household are victims of witchcraft. A court recorder and parish clerk – he increased his wealth during the trials by pressing charges on the accused and then buying up their land once imprisoned.
The clergyman whose family is at the center of the witchcraft infestation. Widely disliked in the Salem community, especially by John Proctor. He is paranoid, self-pitying, and power-hungry. Master of Tituba, father of Betty, and uncle of Abigail.
The Accused A local farmer who lives just outside of the village. Husband of Elizabeth Proctor, still atoning for his secret a air with Abigail. He is stern, possesses a wicked tongue, and hates hypocrisy. Most vocal critic of the witchcraft hysteria and accusers.
Rather sickly wife of John Proctor, she is the mother of 5 and is discovered pregnant with her 6th during the trials. Devoted to John, though finds it di icult to forgive him for his a air. She is intelligent, stubborn, and loyal to a fault.
Slave in the Parris household; traveled to New England with Rev. Parris from Barbados. First to be accused of witchcraft, as well as the first to confess and name others. She survives the trials.
Rebecca and her husband, Francis, would be considered elders in Salem Village and were very widely respected. Rebecca, especially, was held in extremely high regard by most of the village. She is accused of witchcraft by Ann Putnam and is convicted because she refused to confess.
A feisty, elderly farmer living outside of Salem Village. He is friends with John Proctor and Francis Nurse and is infamous around town for filing lawsuits. His wife, Martha Corey, is accused of witchcraft, and he is eventually held in contempt of court and pressed to death by large stones.
Once a wealthy member of Salem Village, Sarah Good fell on hard times and became a village outcast. Known to mutter under her breath and have an ill-tempered disposition. One of the first named witches.
Husband of Rebecca Nurse and generally well-respected in the village. Embroiled in a well-known feud with the Putnams and tries desperately to clear his wife’s name.
Salem Village Ministers and Authorities A young, bright minister reputed to be an expert in witchcraft. He is called to Salem from Beverly to examine Betty Parris. He is ambitious and eager to prove himself – his arrival sets the hysteria in motion. He does, however, begin to regret his role in the trials.
A man from Salem who acts as Clerk of Court during the trials. He is upright and determined to serve justice.
A deputy of Salem village, rather surly and strong, tasked with assisting Cheever in rounding up and jailing the accused – he’s the “muscle.”
A pious judge from Salem, sent to oversee the trials and assist Governor Danforth. He is bitter, cold-hearted, and remorseless.
He is a very imposing figure both because of his position as well as his demeanor. He is the Deputy Governor, not just of Salem, but of the Massachusetts Colony. He believes himself to be very scrupulous and takes his duty of rooting out witches very seriously.
A Salem jailer] // Assists with rounding up witches and making sure they are properly punished in the Salem jail.
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