About the Show
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a full-length, large-scale stage play. In the heart of old Salem in 1692, a riveting story unfolds depicting a fictionalized version of actual participants in the infamous witch trials. Part household drama, part legal courtroom thriller, the 1953 play serves as a mirror reflecting our present-day society. It reveals how seemingly harmless lies, especially those uttered by children, can snowball into widespread suspicion and fear. Within the confines of a tight-knit community, personal vendettas collide with desires and superstitions, igniting a wildfire of accusations. Arthur Miller's enduring narrative criticizes both the McCarthy Trials of the 1950s and the tools used by fascist dictators to control the masses.
Important Dates
Auditions: Saturday, April 27, at 10am at First Presbyterian Church at 222 Young Street in Henderson (two blocks from McGregor Hall). When facing the building on Young Street, enter through the doors you will see to your far left. There is ample parking both on Young Street and in the lot of First Presbyterian’s Scout Building on the corner of Young and Chestnut Streets. Note that Young Street is one-way, so plan to approach the church from Garnett Street.
Callbacks: You may be asked to participate in a callback audition on Tuesday, April 30, on the McGregor Hall Stage
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin no earlier than mid-June. Rehearsals will be held at both McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center at 201 Breckenridge Street in Henderson, and at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Innocents at 210 South Chestnut Street in Henderson.
Performances: August 22 (7:30pm), August 23 (7:30pm), August 24 (7:30pm) and August 25 (2pm). All performances will be held at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center.
Production Team
Director: Dustin Britt
Producer: Mark Hopper
Technical Director: Matt Nowell
Composer: Alex Riggs
Stage Manager: Gee Burns
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT info@mcgregorhall.org
Resources
A complete informational overview, including roles for the show, is available in this document. PLEASE thoroughly review this document before completing an audition registration.
Inclusion and Access
McGregor Hall and the Henderson Rec Players are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As such, all performers are encouraged to audition, but especially actors with identities historically excluded from the performing arts. Casting for The Crucible will be nontraditional, with a multicultural emphasis. Particularly, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and actors with disabilities are welcomed and strongly encouraged to audition for all roles.
Auditions
Please review the entire pre-audition document at this link prior to registering for auditions.
PLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to audition for all of Henderson Rec Players summer shows. This year, actors WILL be able to participate in both The SpongeBob Musical and Alice in Wonderland, Jr. or in both The SpongeBob Musical and The Crucible. Actors WILL NOT, however, be able to participate in both The Crucible and Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
If any specific accommodation would make the audition process more accessible for you, please send a message outlining your specific need to the director at this link.
Register for Auditions
To register for auditions:
Create a McGregor Hall Engage account at engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall
Visit engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall again and log in to your account
At the top right-hand side of your screen, click the three lines beside your name, scroll to the bottom of the menu, and choose “New Registration.”
Return to your account at engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall to upload a headshot if you would like (recommended).
