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Why is
The Crucible Important Now?

About the Play

More than seventy years after it premiered, The Crucible remains one of the most urgent and enduring works in the American theatre. While inspired by the Salem witch trials of 1692, Arthur Miller wrote the play as a response to the fear, political persecution, and public hysteria of his own time. Today, its questions feel just as immediate.

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In an era shaped by misinformation, polarization, and the pressure to choose sides, The Crucible asks us what happens when fear becomes more powerful than truth. It challenges us to consider the cost of remaining silent, the consequences of abandoning empathy, and the courage required to stand by one's convictions when doing so comes at great personal risk.

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These are not questions confined to history—they are questions we continue to face every day. Great theatre invites us to wrestle with difficult ideas together, and The Crucible reminds us that the health of a community depends on its willingness to confront fear with compassion and integrity.

The Cast of

 

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John Proctor

Jaime Tintor

Jaime Tintor holds an MFA in Acting from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. He has performed professionally at Asolo Rep in Sarasota, Florida, and locally from Long Beach to Burbank. Screen credits include iCarly, Rules of Engagement, General Hospital and national commercials for Toyota, NFL Network, and Arby's (SAG-AFTRA member). An active playwright and screenwriter, he is Drama Director of Ayala Theatre Company in Chino Hills, where he lives with his wife Jina and daughters Cooper and Lucy.

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Abigail Williams

Ava Loren Lopez

Ava Loren Lopez is honored to make her debut with The Larking House Theatre Company in its production of The Crucible. Based in Southern California, she is a third year Acting BFA student. Previous credits include: Jo March in Little Women, Cassius in Julius Caesar, and Charlotte Brontë in Brontë. Ava is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing alongside such talented artists and hopes you enjoy the performance.

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Elizabeth Proctor

Jessica Schreiber

Jessica Schreiber is an LA/OC-based actress and model thrilled to be back with The Larking House for her second production, The Crucible. She earned her BFA in Acting from Cal State Fullerton and recently played “A” (the head-ish one) in the world premiere of Ostrich in the Room. Other favorite roles include Cass in Wonder of the World, Ani in Brainpeople, and Rosemary in Picnic. Much gratitude to this wonderful team for making bold theater and building a space where artists can grow.

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Reverend John Hale

Lucas T. Matchett

Lucas T. Matchett is a Meisner-trained actor with over 20 years of experience, beginning his training at the age of 6. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lucas moved to California in 2021, quickly enveloping himself in local theatre and film production. He has studied at Louisiana State University's Dept. of Theatre and The Ruskin School of Acting. He has previously worked with The Larking House on their production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, and recently co-founded the Garden Theatre Collective. He is also thrilled to be a new Resident Artist for The Larking House's 2026/2027 season.

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Reverend Samuel Parris

Thomas Magee

Thomas Magee is excited to be making his debut with the Larking House! He is based in Orange County but is born and raised in Dallas, TX where he graduated from SMU with his BFA in 2020. His recent onstage appearances in Dallas include him as M in Lungs (Elevator Project) as Aidan in The Grown-Ups (Kitchen Dog), He/Buddy in the world premiere of Sweetpea (Second Thought), Man/Tristan in in a word (Echo Theatre Dallas), and Donalbain/ Murderer in Macbeth (Fair Assembly).

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Mary Warren

Enya Pineda

Enya Pineda is a queer Mexican artist from Santa Ana with a B.A. in Theatre from UC San Diego. Enya is thrilled to work on their first project with The Larking House playing as Mary Warren in this production of The Crucible! Some of their past credits include; Gone Missing (Actor 6), Puffs (Oliver), Comedy of Errors (Dr. Pinch), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Amos).

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Judge Danforth

Brendan Beach

BRENDAN BEACH (Danforth)…, is excited to be making his debut with the Larking House ensemble. Being a well known trouble maker and slacker he’s glad he finally outran his reputation. Previous roles have included: Roat from Wait until Dark, Scrooge and the Grinch from Holiday HiJinks, and Chorus Member #5 from numerous musicals. Shakespeare roles include: Oberon, Macbeth, Falstaff and Spear Carrier #2. He’d like to thank his family & friends for their support and patience, but mostly he hopes YOU enjoy the…

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Rebecca Nurse

Rose London

Rose is thrilled to be working with The Larking House and back at the Curtis Theater! Recent roles: Violet Weston the Curtis Stages Theater; Katherine Brandt 33 Variations; Twelve Angry Jurors Juror number 8. Favorite roles: Hecuba Trojan Women, Liliane La Fleur Nine, Big Momma Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Mary Tyrone Long Day’s Journey into Night, Othello Othello, Eleanor of Aquitaine,The Lion in Winter. She thanks her family for their love and support.

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Giles Corey

Kyle Moore

Kyle Moore is very happy to return to The Larking House, having made his debut with them as the Porter in last year’s Macbeth. Prior to that, local audiences may have seen him in the Maverick Theatre’s Shakespeare in Love. He earned his BFA in Theatre from Otterbein College in Ohio, and worked in theatres throughout Los Angeles including West Coast Ensemble, Glendale Center Theatre, Long Beach Playhouse, and the Sierra Madre Playhouse. With much love to Elizabeth, Saf, and Mason.

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Thomas Putnam

Majd Khdair

Majd Khdair is a Southern California-based actor and passionate artist with a deep love for the works of Shakespeare, Chekhov, and many more. His recent and favorite credits include Jesus of Nazareth in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Macduff in Macbeth, Vanya in Uncle Vanya, John Merrick in The Elephant Man, Robin Goodfellow (Puck) in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Matamore in The Illusion, and Prospero in The Tempest. He is excited to return to Larking House and Curtis Theatre for The Crucible. Majd remains deeply grateful for the opportunity to explore bold, challenging stories and to bring both classical and contemporary characters to life on stage and beyond.

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Ann Putnam / Sarah Good

Rachel Bailey

Rachel Bailey is an actor, playwright, and educator based out of Orange County. She holds a BA in Drama from UCI, and is entering into her second year residency with the Larking House.

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Tituba

Aqeelah Ahmed

Aqeelah Ahmed is based in LA County. She has loved the craft of acting, as well as the art of plays and literature since she was young. She has obtained a BA degree in English with an additional minor in History from UCI. Aqeelah has taken acting and film classes at both UCI and Mt. SAC. She is very excited to make her Larking House debut in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, a play she loves.

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Francis Nurse

Nick Thompson

Nick Thompson is thrilled to be returning to the Curtis Theater as Francis Nurse in the Crucible. His prior theatrical credits include Daddy Warbucks in Annie and many other family productions as well as Pops in Pajama Game, Spider’s Web & Solid Gold Cadillac in La Mirada Civic community theater productions, and Stalag 17 at HB.  His film credits include Dances With Wolves as “Confederate Soldier” and a Mujahadeen in Rambo III. He has trained at the Actor’s Studio of Orange County, Chance Theater in Anaheim, the former OC Performing Arts studio in Brea, Stagelight Performing Arts, and O’Brien Acting Arts for Film in LA. He loves animals, the outdoors & dogsledding and is deeply grateful for the support of his wife and children.

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Maya Delgadillo

Maya Delgadillo is a second year drama major at UCI and is very excited to be part of her first production at The Larking House. Some past shows include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Little Women (Jo), and Marisol (Angel). She is working towards achieving her BFA in Musical Theatre and minoring in Chicano Studies. She wants to thank her family for always supporting her passion for the arts. 

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Sara Davis

Sara is thrilled to make her debut with The Larking House. She was most recently seen as Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker at Cabrillo Playhouse. Whether she's in rehearsal, taking classes, or diving into her next creative project, she's happiest when she's telling stories. Thank you for supporting live theatre!

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Betty Parris

Sophia Gonzalez

Sophia is a SoCal based actor and designer. This is her third show with The Larking house, she was previously seen as Gina in Bug in Mouth Disease, and 1/B understudy in The Ostrich in the Room. She is so excited to help bring the world of The Crucible to life.

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Judge Hawthorne

Philip Brickey

Phil is happy to return to the Curtis Theatre stage after recently appearing as Alec in Vignettes From a Portal to Hell in the Page to Stage Festival and playing Sheriff Gilbeau in the critically acclaimed and award-winning August: Osage County last year. Favorite roles include Ken in Rumors (OCTG Nomination for Best Ensemble), Marvin in California Suite & Norman in Discount Murder. Thanks to Lizzy for casting me. Love to Valerie, Maddy, and Max!

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John Willard

Josh Causley

Josh Causley is an Actor, Singer-Songwriter, and Composer born and raised in Southern California. Previous roles include Daniel in Sentences by Matthew M. Hayashi, Ivan in Bug in Mouth Disease and both Bailiff and Simon the Zealot in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. This is his third season as a resident of The Larking House and he is so excited to be involved with this production!

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Ezekiel Cheever

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Michael J.M. Cañas

Michael J.M. Cañas is a writer from Southern California. He currently works at South Coast Repertory. He has served as an Assistant Dramaturg for the MFA Workshop at The Kennedy Center for new plays and attended the Gary Garrison Playwrights Intensive under KCACTF Artistic Director Gregg Henry. He holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from University of California Irvine. Favorite roles include Frederick Treves in “The Elephant Man” and Isaac in “Glossolalia.” He currently lives in Costa Mesa

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Shelby Perlis

Shelby Perlis is excited to be making her Larking House debut! Some of Shelby’s favorite credits include roles such as Marjorie in The Cottage (Cabrillo Playhouse), Jean in August: Osage County (STAGES Theatre), and Frances in These Shining Lives (Begins and Ends with 'A' Productions). She would like to give special thanks to Jared for everything, her friends and family for continuing to watch her play teenage girls in bad situations, and attending audiences for helping theatre thrive.

Production Team for

 

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Director

Lizzy McCabe

Lizzy McCabe is a Director and Producer based in Orange County. She currently serves as the Founding Artistic Director of The Larking House and as an Elected Board Member for the Orange County Theatre Guild. The Crucible marks her 20th production as a director. Some of her past credits include: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Larking House & The Wayward Artist) A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Larking House  & Chance Theater) Tartuffe (Larking House), JU1CE 2024 (Wayward Artist) and A Streetcar Named Desire ( Santa Ana College)

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Assistant Director

Miguel Angel "Mack" Tapia III

Miguel Angel “Mack” Tapia II is a fat, queer actor/writer/director and resident of The Larking House. This is his Production Crew debut as one of the Assistant Directors for this show. You may have seen him on stage as Pontius Pilate in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Brutus Decius in Julius Caesar, and Orgon in Tartuffe, all The Larking House productions. He is primarily a filmmaker, and you can view his entire portfolio on YouTube under the East Cove channel. He lives in Los Angeles with his loving partner for all time, Grey, and their horrible, but sweet, little dog Davey.

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Assistant Director

Coleman Blue Summers

Coleman Summers is a Director and Actor operating out of Orange County. He has Assistant Directed productions of “Richard III” and “Bug in Mouth Disease” for Matthew M. Hayashi and Paige Taylor respectively. He has directed stage readings as part of the Larking House’s Playwrights Intensive as well as a production of Olivia Carter’s “The Party Clown”. Coleman is excited to assist Lizzy McCabe on this production of “The Crucible”.

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Production Stage Manager

Grey Sol Tapia

Grey Tapia is an Indigenous and Latiné, queer, LA-based Stage Manager. This is their second year as a resident artist with The Larking House. They are excited to grow alongside this company. Their past credits include; American Idiot (Haugh PAC), The Epiphany (Åpenbaringen) at Citrus College and with Teaterklubb’81 for its Norway tour. Their recent shows with The Larking House include Macbeth, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, and as Stage Manager for their World Premieres; Bug in Mouth Disease and Ostrich in the Room. Outside of theatre, they can be found at home reading a book with their dog Davey and husband Mack, neither of whom know how to read.

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Assistant Stage Manager

Julianna Rossi

Julianna Rossi (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be doing her first show at The Larking House with The Crucible! Julianna has worked for several years as a stage manager, actor, director, and technician in Orange County with Fullerton College and Phantom Project Theatre Group. She has amassed experience in over 25 shows and is excited to continue her theatre journey over at UCLA’s TFT in the fall getting her B.A with emphasis in Stage Management.

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Lighting Designer

Tony Sanchez

Tony Sanchez is an Orange County based Technical Director, Designer, and Director. He is the founding Technical Director of The Larking House Theatre Company. Tony’s most recent work includes Scenic Design for the world premiere play Ostrich in the Room, Lighting Design for Macbeth, and Directing the World Premiere of Sentences by The Larking House founding Managing Director Matthew Hayashi. Tony is very excited to be back at The Curtis Theatre working on Lighting Design for this production of The Crucible!

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Co-Scenic Designer

Matthew M. Hayashi

Matthew M. Hayashi is a Southern California theatre artist, educator, and arts administrator. He serves as Head Carpenter at South Coast Repertory and is the Founding Managing Director of The Larking House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging theatre artists through mentorship, artistic residencies, and bold theatrical productions. As co-scenic designer for The Crucible, Matthew is excited to explore how environment can deepen the play's psychological tension while supporting an actor-centered production. He also teaches Technical Theatre at Fullerton College, where he encourages students to approach theatre-making with curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

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Co-Scenic Designer

Matthew Muranaga

Matthew earned his MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film from San Diego State University in 2021. He has worked as a freelance designer, educator, fabrication lead, corporate events designer, and exhibit design consultant, including projects for the Go For Broke National Education Center and the Timken Museum of Art. He also worked at a Hot Topic in 2014 while playing in a punk band. 

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Matthew is committed to fostering collaborative, inclusive spaces that challenge hierarchy and inspire creativity. He is honored to join The Larking House in bringing Arthur Miller's The Crucible to you. 

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Sound Designer

Sean Geisbush

Sean Geisbush is an audio engineer, musician, and producer from Orange County. His work in music recording and mixing has encapsulated a variety of genres and combines the excitement of old recordings with the depth and clarity of modern production. His passion for education and inclusivity drives him to make music accessible and attainable to anyone while maintaining a high quality of work and limitless creativity. His mission is to inspire others and combine a love of art and technicalities into a provocative and unique product.

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Composer

Alex Aguilar

Alex is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from CSU Fullerton. He is thrilled to return to The Larking House after composing the scores for Macbeth, Sentences, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Tartuffe, while also serving as sound designer for the latter two productions. Outside the theater, Alex creates electronic funk under the artist name iMonkeys and is routinely bullied by his cats, Pippin and Spooky.

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Props Designer

Ari Florkey

Ari is excited to be working on their first show with The Larking House! Previously, they've worked as a Props Master for Irvine Valley College, Alchemy Theater, short films, and as an Exhibit Specialist for the Orange County Fairgrounds. They're thrilled to work with this talented Cast and crew and hope you enjoy the show!

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Costume Designer

Thu Le

Thu is thrilled to be apart of The Crucible this winter. Costume Design has always been a one of her main focuses, and she loves to help tell the story of The Crucible through the universal language of clothings and identities. She is excited to collaborate, once again, with old peers she met at Orange Coast and Golden West College (where she gained her previous experience in Costume Design) -- as well as getting to know, work with, and learn from other amazing creatives here at the Larking House.

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Hair/Makeup Assistant

Jenny Montano

Jenny Montano has been a long time fan of the Larking House and is her first ever design opportunity for a production. She is very excited to join the team.

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Marketing

Danielle Boillin

Danielle is excited to return to design marketing for The Larking House after working with them for The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and Ostrich in the Room. She loves the people and the community that the Larking House fosters and enjoys being able to spotlight all the work they put in.

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Dramaturg

Morgan Green

Morgan Green is a freelance dramaturg in Orange County who loves intimate community based theatre. She attended Chapman University where she first began production dramaturgy on plays like Machinal, Hamlet, and The Merchant of Venice. As a dramaturg has worked for Florida Studio Theatre, the Chance Theater, Shakespeare Orange County, and Voices Found Reparatory. This is her first production with The Larking House. She is thrilled and honored to work with this great group of artists.

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Fundraising Manager

Ramon Suzara

Actor, producer, and queer Filipino-American storyteller exploring identity, vulnerability, and truth. With a B.F.A. in Acting from Cal State Fullerton and training in empathetic imagination, his work spans theater and film through emotionally charged roles in Cock by Mike Bartlett, Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro, and Sustained Release by Matt M. Hayashi. He recently produced and starred in Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp, expanding his work beyond performance into theatrical producing and creative development.

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Fundraising Coordinator

Sarah Lina Sparks

Sarah Lina Sparks (she/her) is a proud Filipina playwright, director, and producer. Her original plays have been nationally recognized and produced. In addition to her theatre work, she is currently a Technical Coordinator for Disney Live Entertainment, International. 

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Fundraising Coordinator

Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor (she/her) is a director, actor, and educator working throughout Orange County. Since graduating from Cal State Fullerton, she has partnered with Free To Be Me Performing Arts Academy, directing youth troupes, and the Los Alamitos School District, developing and implementing after-school theatre programs. Some other recent credits include The Drowsy Chaperone at Canyon High School and Abyss at the Larking House.

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