The Crucible by Stage 3 Theatre Company...Intensely Dramatic ~ By, Charity Maness

Opening night of Stage 3 Theater Company’s production of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ was a thought provoking, intense, emotional rollercoaster.

For lover’s of true drama The Crucible by Stage 3 is just the ticket. Based on the book by Arthur Miller and directed by Don Bilotti, the play takes place during the time of the mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials and the feverish hunt that ensued.  John Proctor, a simple man, hard working and honest, finds himself in the fight for his life and that of everything precious to him. Attempting to find the true source of the allegations of devil worship or witchcraft made on innocent victims, he finds himself caught up in a twisting turning world seemingly gone mad with the desire for the hanging bodies of witches.

While highlighting an actor would be a seemingly simple task, for this performance it is near to impossible as each actor gave their all, landing their lines with perfection, embracing the audience, and creating a feeling of being within their inner circle, a participant in their mad world. Well done.

Fast paced, emotion filled, and intensely dramatic.

Stage 3 Theatre Company is a small non profit theatre group that gives performances equal to that of a large theater group…often better, all in an intimate setting. The support of the community is what allows Stage 3 to continue offering one amazing performance after another and Stage 3 is eternally grateful for that support, announcing prior to the play, "Everyone thinks they live in a wonderful community...we've got proof!"

Their mission statement encompasses all that they feel and who they are within our community. “Stage 3 is an intimate regional theatre company committed to producing plays that stir both mind and heart.
We foster community involvement through education, participation and arts leadership.”

For more information about The Crucible and upcoming plays, visit www.stage3.org.

Season tickets available.

Local guitarist Hoyt Cory entertained the guests with smooth classic acoustical guitar before the performance.