by Arthur Miller

 

The Crucible is a terrifying historical account of hysteria, bigotry, and deceit in the charged landscape of 17^th century Salem, Massachusetts. Growing accusations of witchcraft place every man, woman and child in peril. Where neighbor is pitted against neighbor and nineteen hardworking, compassionate, God-fearing, and innocent people go to the gallows for being possessed by the Devil.  Against this backdrop, John Proctor must wrestle his own demons, knowing that his life and the life of the woman he loves hang in the balance.  A true and timely parable for our own society, The Crucible has burned into the American psyche and continues to ignite our senses today.