Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at The Stratford Festival

Many of us can recall reading Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” in high school, spending a few weeks reading lines out loud and talking about its themes for the purpose of education. While reading as a young person was a memorable experience, there is something terrifying about being swept into a live version of this pertinent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre

“We are what we always were in Salem,” John Proctor cries out in Act II of Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible," “but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law!” Proctor (Adriano Gatto), guilty of adultery, realizes that his act unwittingly empowered the single minded girl … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre

First Look: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre

How do you captivate students (and enrich the learning experience) and still appeal to your general audience? It was a serious consideration for The Kavinoky Theatre this season. Both audiences are important: season subscribers and single ticket buyers are with you now, while today’s students are tomorrow’s patrons.  The Kav addressed this by going back … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre