Seminar: PBD Dramawise: Arthur Miller's The Crucible

In 1692, the Salem, Massachusetts community devolved into hysteria when they were convinced witches lived among them. The Crucible, Miller’s searing and riveting allegory of McCarthyism and the House Un-American Activities Committee’s 1950s “witch hunt,” reveals shocking similarities in American history. Inspired by actual events, Miller brilliantly dissects how fear and retribution are used as a weapon of justice. Gary Cadwallader leads an interactive classroom discussion about the connections between the 17th-century Puritan community, mid-century America, and the present day. Participants receive a copy of the play prior to class, and a comprehensive, informative PBD Dramaguide written specifically for this class. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of the play and its examination of justice and retaliation. This program is being presented with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

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