PRODUCTION INFO
Directed by: Lizzy McCabe
Stage Manager: Grey Sol Tapia
Produced In Collaboration with Curtis Theatre
REHEARSALS:
Monday - Thursday from 8-11:00pm
at Pioneer Hall / Curtis Theatre in Brea
Rehearsals: July 20th -August 27th
Tech: August 29th - September 3rd
PERFORMANCES:
September 4th-13
Friday/ Saturday at 7:30pm
Saturday/ Sunday at 3:00pm
AUDITION INFO
1 minute Dramatic Monologue in the style of the show.
IN PERSON OPEN AUDITIONS:
Tuesday July 7th & Wednesday July 8th
at Pioneer Hall
304 W Elm St, Brea, CA 92821
7:00pm -11:00pm
Appointment & Walk in
SELF TAPE SUBMISSIONS:
Due Sunday July 5th 11:59pm PT
Please Note: All roles in this production are unpaid.
SYNOPSIS
Set in Salem, Massachusetts during the 1692 witch trials, The Crucible follows a community torn apart by fear, suspicion, and false accusations. When a group of young girls claims to be victims of witchcraft, hysteria spreads throughout the town, leading neighbors to turn against one another. Arthur Miller's powerful drama explores themes of integrity, justice, and the dangers of mass hysteria—issues that remain strikingly relevant today in an age of misinformation, public outrage, and the rapid spread of accusations.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
ACTORS OF ALL RACES, GENDER IDENTITIES, BODY TYPES,
AND ABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
GENDER SPECIFICATIONS BELOW ARE LISTED AS PRESENTING, NOT ASSIGNED SEX AT BIRTH
JOHN PROCTOR
Male / 30-45
A respected farmer whose affair with Abigail threatens his integrity and ultimately drives his tragic downfall. Looking for a strong and dynamic actor. Must be okay with onstage intimacy. Must have undeniable chemistry with actors portraying Abigail and Elizabeth.
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS
Female / 18-25 (to play 17)
Parris’s niece and the catalyst of the witch trials. Intelligent, manipulative, charismatic, and determined to gain power and reclaim John Proctor. Looking for a courageous actor with great range and nuance. Must be okay with onstage intimacy and engaging in elements of horror. Must have undeniable chemistry with actor playing John Proctor.
ELIZABETH PROCTOR
Female/ 25-40
John Proctor’s wife. Honest, moral, and reserved, struggling to rebuild trust after her husband's betrayal. Looking for a powerful and sympathetic actor. Must be okay with onstage intimacy. Must have undeniable chemistry with actor playing John Proctor.
REVERAND JOHN HALE
Male / 25-50
A minister and expert on witchcraft whose certainty gradually gives way to doubt, guilt, and redemption.
REVERAND SAMUEL PARRIS
Male / 30-50
Salem’s minister. Ambitious, controlling, and deeply concerned with his reputation. Fears the scandal surrounding his daughter will destroy his standing in the community.
MARY WARREN
Female / 18-22 (to play 17)
The Proctors’ servant. Timid and easily influenced, she struggles between telling the truth and protecting herself. Must be okay engaging in elements of horror.
JUDGE DANFORTH
Male / 45-75
Deputy Governor and chief authority of the trials. Intelligent, confident, and unwilling to admit error.
REBECCA NURSE
Female / 60-75 (to play 72)
A wise, respected elder of Salem. Compassionate, principled, and steadfast in the face of injustice.
GILES COREY
Male / 65-85 (to play 83)
An outspoken, stubborn farmer and friend to Proctor. Fiercely independent and courageous.
THOMAS PUTNAM
Male / 30-60
A wealthy landowner who exploits the trials to settle scores and expand his influence and property.
ANN PUTNAM
Female / 30-60
A grieving mother convinced supernatural forces caused the deaths of her children. Desperate for answers and justice.
TITUBA
Female / 20-40 / CONSIDERING ONLY BIPOC ACTORS
Parris’s enslaved servant from Barbados. Drawn into the girls’ rituals and becomes one of the first accused of witchcraft. Requires emotional range, from resilience to psychological unraveling. Must be okay engaging in horror elements.
FRANCIS NURSE
Male / 45-75
A respected landowner and Rebecca’s husband. Calm, honorable, and determined to defend the innocent. May double with Judge Hathorne.
SUSANNA WALCOTT
Female / 18-22 (to play 15-17)
A nervous young woman who works for Dr. Griggs. Participates in the forest ritual and follows Abigail’s lead. Must be okay engaging in horror elements. May double as Sarah Good.
MERCY LEWIS
Female / 18-22 (to play 17)
Servant to the Putnams. Bold, sharp, and fiercely loyal to Abigail. Must be okay engaging in horror elements.
BETTY PARRIS
Female / 13-17 (to play 10-12)
Parris’s daughter. Falls into a mysterious illness after being discovered dancing in the woods. Requires strong physicality and must be okay engaging in horror elements.
JUDGE HATHORNE
Male / 45-75
A stern and uncompromising judge who sees witchcraft as the only possible explanation for the accusations. May Double with Francis Nurse.
JOHN WILLARD
Male / 25-60
deputy constable and jailor responsible for guarding the accused and bringing them before the court. He serves as a tragic, sympathetic figure who experiences a moral crisis as the hysteria unfolds. May double with Ezekiel Cheever.
EZEKIEL CHEEVER
Male / 25-60
The court clerk. Well-meaning but willing to sacrifice truth in service of authority. May double with John Willard.
SARAH GOOD
Female / 20-50
One of Salem’s first accused. A marginalized woman whose suffering reflects the devastating human cost of the trials. May Double with Susanna Walcott.
