ESU Theatre Department to Present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre will present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The cast of over 20 students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., assistant professor and co-chair of theatre, will welcome audiences Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13.

Curtain times for the production are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (April 10-12) and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. All performances are in the Smith-McFarland Theatre of the university’s Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets, East Stroudsburg.

General admission is $20, senior citizens, faculty and staff (with ID) are $15, students (with ID) are $10, and youth are $5. Tickets are available online in advance at esu.edu/theatretickets. Tickets will also be available at the box office one hour before curtain on performance dates.

Set in the heart of the Salem witch trials, The Crucible is a searing tale of hysteria, paranoia, and the consequences of mass fear. As accusations fly and tensions boil over, an entire community is torn apart by suspicion and betrayal. Arthur Miller’s timeless masterpiece is as relevant today as ever, exploring themes of justice, power, and integrity in the face of overwhelming pressure.

The cast of ESU’s production of The Crucible includes Andre Perez, a senior majoring in theatre from Saylorsburg, Pa., as John Proctor; Rebekah Hughes, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Drums, Pa., as Elizabeth Proctor; Olivia McLaughlin, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Southampton, Pa., as Abigail Williams; Lapis Vasquez, a sophomore theatre major from Bangor, Pa., as Mrs. Ann Putnam; Asia Morales, a sophomore majoring in theatre from East Stroudsburg, Pa., as Mary Warren; Amanda Cusick, a sophomore majoring in psychology from Scranton, Pa., as Betty Parris; Bella Smith, a freshman majoring in theatre from Belvidere, N.J., as Mercy Lewis; Lacee Thomas, a freshman majoring in theatre from Magnolia, Del., as Susanna Wilcott; Madison Boltz, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Palmyra, Pa., as Reverend Hale; Samuel Huyett, a junior majoring in theatre from Milford, Pa., as Judge Hathorne; Matthew Ocasio,  a sophomore majoring in theatre from East Stroudsburg, Pa., as Thomas Putnam; Tala Vanblarcom, a senior majoring in theatre from Easton, Pa., as Ezekiel Cheever; Jesse Carey, a sophomore majoring in theatre from West Wyoming, Pa., as Judge Thomas Danforth; Quentin Ricker, a freshman majoring in history from Palmyra, Pa., as  Marshal Willard Herrick; Brian De Los Santos, a sophomore majoring in psychology from Tobyhanna, Pa., as Reverend Samuel Parris; Joy Bannister, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Perkasie, Pa., as Sarah Good; Quentin Marroquin, a sophomore majoring in theatre from East Stroudsburg, Pa., as Francis Nurse; Martina Mulbah, a junior majoring in theatre from Philadelphia, Pa., as Rebecca Nurse; Elijah Williams, a sophomore majoring in psychology from Scranton, Pa., as Giles Corey; Delia Boney, a senior majoring in theatre from Washington, D.C., as Tituba; Sophia Touti, a freshman majoring in theatre from Oley, Pa., as Elizabeth Hubbard, and Naomi Springer, a junior majoring in theatre from Dunmore, Pa., as Swing.

Along with Dr. Narvy, crew members for this production include: Denise Torres, a sophomore theatre major from Allentown, Pa., stage manager; Keith Macedon, a junior majoring in digital media technologies from Staten Island, N.Y., assistant director; Bethanie Watson, assistant professor and co-chair of theatre, costume and scenic designer; Robert Graham, assistant professor of theatre, lighting designer; Allison Wright, a sophomore majoring in theatre from New Milford, Pa., dramaturgy; Allison Makula, a sophomore majoring in digital media technologies from Bethlehem, Pa., assistant stage manager and props supervisor; Natalie Toth, a sophomore majoring in digital media technologies from Bethlehem, Pa., assistant stage manager; Michael Esposito, a sophomore majoring in digital media technologies from Scranton, Pa.,  assistant stage manager; Elizabeth Kilpatrick, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Lake Ariel, Pa., assistant costume designer; Christian Parra, a sophomore majoring in digital media technologies from East Stroudsburg, Pa., assistant costume designer and run crew; Adam Swank, a freshman meta major from Elvreson, Pa., run crew; Lapis Vasquez, a sophomore theatre major from Bangor, Pa., scenic charge; Jessica Curzio, a freshman theatre major from Whitestone, N.Y., assistant lighting designer and lighting  director; Sydney A. Cain-Frazier, a senior theatre major from Elkins Park, Pa., sound designer; Hayden Theis, a freshman majoring in theatre from Delran, N.J., sound board operator; Mia Mendia, a junior theatre major from Cresco, Pa., assistant lighting designer and light board operator; Evelyn Taylor, a junior majoring in theatre from Lewiston, Pa., lighting/electrics team; Granuaile Moyer, a junior majoring in digital media technologies from Reedsville, Pa, lighting/electrics team; Caleb Harris, a sophomore meta major from Philadelphia, Pa., light board operator; Ash Robinson, a freshman from Tannersville, Pa, house manager; and John Frankenbach, a freshman theatre major from Washington Crossing, Pa., manager and assistant prop master.

For more information or reservations, email esuarts@esu.edu or call (570) 422-3483.

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