Performed: 3rd-5th December 2009

The Crucible by Arthur Miller forms part of the 20th Century Theatrical Cannon. This classic parable draws on two parallels – the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and a period of American history from the 1950’s when McCarthyism and the fear of Communism run riot.

This is a story about the small province of Salem in Massachusetts, which was whipped into a frenzy of madness by superstition, paranoia, forbidden lust and vengeance. Culminating in a mindless display of persecution and death. “Hell had no fury as that of a woman scorned”.

Director: Simon Thompson

Cast:
Reverend Parris – Ricky Dunne
Betty Parris – Marie Morrissey
Tituba – Lily Almeida
Abigail – Williams Rachel Culligan
Suzanna Walcott – Catherine McVicker
Ann Putnam – Ann Loh
Thomas Putnam – Jim Malone
Mercy Lewis – Jennifer Williams
Mary Warren – Juanita Guidera
John Proctor – Trevor Somers
Giles Corey – Edmond Ryan
Rebecca Nurse – Carol Acheson
Reverend Hale – Kevin Fahy
Elizabeth Proctor – Patricia Harte
Francis Nurse – Rory Moroney
Herrick – Ger Meagher
Cheever – Michael Hennessy
Danforth – Tom Callery
Hathorne – Colm McGrath
Sarah Good – Susan Cloonan
Martha Corey – Amanda Kirwan
Young Girls – Sarah Keating, Leanne Hickey, Danielle Enright, Shauna O’Donnell, Tracey Smith
Drummers – Nigel Byrne, Cathal Greene

Behind the Scenes:
Stage Manager – Pat Brophy
Lighting – Denis Cahalane
Sound – Paul Kelly
Costumes – Simon Thompson & Ann Loh
Sets – Edmond Ryan, Ricky Dunne, Neal Shirran, Simon Thompson
Continuity – Neal Shirran, Amanda Kirwan