VOL. XV, NO. 13
MAY 17, 1974
Thespians To Present
'The Crucible' Soon
'The Crucible' Soon
This year's Maine West Thespian play is The Crucible written by Arthur Miller. The play will be presented on Thursday, May 30, Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
Every year a different play of a different topic is selected. This year's play is considered to be "a very difficult play to do," as stated by Mr. Daryl Schultz, a speech and drama instructor here at West and director of the play. Also, Mr. Bruce Nelson, a member of the English Department, will be the technical director.
The play has to do with the Puritans in their pursuit of those involved in witchcraft in old Salem. The Crucible is a combination of historical fact and some things that could happen in today's world.
Some things are changed by the author to make it more appropriate for the stage. The problem is to get the audience to believe that these people lived and the events actually happened. "Although the cast is doing very well, there are still some problems," said Mr. Schultz.
Every year a different play of a different topic is selected. This year's play is considered to be "a very difficult play to do," as stated by Mr. Daryl Schultz, a speech and drama instructor here at West and director of the play. Also, Mr. Bruce Nelson, a member of the English Department, will be the technical director.
The play has to do with the Puritans in their pursuit of those involved in witchcraft in old Salem. The Crucible is a combination of historical fact and some things that could happen in today's world.
Some things are changed by the author to make it more appropriate for the stage. The problem is to get the audience to believe that these people lived and the events actually happened. "Although the cast is doing very well, there are still some problems," said Mr. Schultz.
The actors and actresses and their roles are Annette Buck '77, Betty Parris; David Franks '74, Reverend Sammuel Parris; Paula Steffgen '74, Tituba; Betsy Forkins '76, Abigail Williams; Linda Medrano '76, Susanna Wallcott; Pam Kelly '74, Mrs. Ann Putnam; Chuck Hervas '76, Thomas Putnam; Kathie Stephansen '74, Mercy Lewis; Megan Peterson '77, Mary Waren; Roy Chapman '74, John Proctor; and Kathy Dueball '75, Rebecca Nurse.
Others include Bob Limbrick '74, Giles Corey; Anthony Lloyd '74, Reverend John Hale; Mary Jo Zalabak '76, Elizabeth Proctor; Scott Peckenpaugh '76, Francis Nurse; Steve Schaefle '75, Ezkiel Cheever; Jim Hajost '74, John Willard; Mark Crowell '74, Judge Hathorne; Steve Pelinski '77, Deputy‑GovernoDanforth; Lorrie Swanson '75. Sarah Good; and Ed Hajost '77. Hopkins.
The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant‑girl who purposely causes the wife's arrest for the practice of witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to tell of her lie but finds himself also accused, put in prison, and condemned.
Tickets will be sold by Pep Club and will be $2 and not reserved.
Others include Bob Limbrick '74, Giles Corey; Anthony Lloyd '74, Reverend John Hale; Mary Jo Zalabak '76, Elizabeth Proctor; Scott Peckenpaugh '76, Francis Nurse; Steve Schaefle '75, Ezkiel Cheever; Jim Hajost '74, John Willard; Mark Crowell '74, Judge Hathorne; Steve Pelinski '77, Deputy‑GovernoDanforth; Lorrie Swanson '75. Sarah Good; and Ed Hajost '77. Hopkins.
The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant‑girl who purposely causes the wife's arrest for the practice of witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to tell of her lie but finds himself also accused, put in prison, and condemned.
Tickets will be sold by Pep Club and will be $2 and not reserved.