The Crucible @ the Woodland Opera House
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible follows the eruption of mass hysteria in a close-knit town after a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods. To avoid punishment, the girls begin accusing townspeople of witchcraft, igniting a wave of fear that fractures the wider community. Written in 1953 by famed American playwright Arthur Miller, the play is in part an allegory for the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, exploring the dangers of false accusations and the abuse of power. 2p—5p or 7:30p—10:30p. $20—45