Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Arthur Miller’s Classic Drama The Crucible Takes Stage Nov. 13-22

Posted November 12, 2014 / Last updated April 13, 2015

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The Philelectic Society presents "The Crucible" on stage Nov. 13-22, 2014. Buy tickets online.

The Philelectic Society presents “The Crucible” on stage Nov. 13-22, 2014. Buy tickets online.

The Philelectic Society presents Arthur Miller’s classic drama, The Crucible set during the Salem witch trials of the 17th century. Blue Jays can get a sneak peek of the production at a preview performance on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6: 30 p.m. in the auditorium. The drama opens Friday, Nov. 14 and continues Nov. 15, 21 and 22, all at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.

The Crucible is an allegory that tells the tale of the similar “witch hunt” of McCarthyism, the practice of making unfair and unproven accusations against suspected Communists in the 1950s. Driven by themes of fear, intolerance, reputation, and hysteria, the tale unfolds dramatically on stage.

The show features guest actor, English teacher Mr. Bob Roso as the Rev. Danforth. Other title roles are played by senior Alex Daigle, junior Ben Gillen, sophomore Jarod Larriviere, senior Ashley Busenlener (Ben Franklin H.S.), sophomore Catherine Sillars (Ben Franklin/NOCCA), and sophomore Sylvia Owen (St. Mary’s Dominican H.S.).

Ticket Information

Tickets may be purchased online and during lunch in the Commons daily through Nov. 14.

Student tickets are $5 in advance/$10 at the door.

Adult tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at the door.

The Cast

Betty Parris   Emma Potts  
Reverend Samuel Parris   Alex Daigle  
Tituba   Desmonica Wilson  
Abigail Williams   Catherine Sillars  
Susanna Walcott   Cecilia Wallis  
Mrs. Ann Putnam   Kyla Zimmerman  
Thomas Putnam   Patrick Rappold  
Mercy Lewis   Emily Bagwill  
Mary Warren   Sylvia Owen  
John Proctor   Jarod Larriviere  
Rebecca Nurse   Allison Hoss  
Giles Corey   Adam Ledet  
Reverend John Hale Ben Gillen*  
Elizabeth Proctor   Ashley Busenlener  
Francis Nurse   Cameron McCall  
Ezekiel Cheever   Connor Hill*  
John Willard   Matthew O’Neill  
Judge Hathorne   Henry Mason  
Deputy-Governor Danforth   Mr. Bob Roso  
Sarah Good   Bridget Wallis  
Hopkins/Understudy Thomas Hellmers*  
Courtroom Extras   Kate Burch, Lindsey Falgoust, Emma Lopez, Theresa Myers, Ellanor Patton, Sydney Worthy  

 The Production Team

Director   Mrs. Kate Arthurs-Goldberg  
Technical Director   Mr. Ron Goldberg  
Lighting and Sound Designer   Mr. D.J. Galiano ’07  
Tech Supervisor   Mr. Charles Bourg ’10  
Choreographer   Mr. Kenny Beck ’79 

The Crew

Stage Manager  Tim Tabthong*  
Assistant Stage Manager   Conner Hartupee  
Lightboard Operator   Ethan Martinez*  
Lighting Assistant   Trey Hoard  
Soundboard Operator   Bailey Graffagnini  
Sound Assistant   Zach Huck  
Prop Master   Reed Meric  
Prop Assistant   Brice Catalano  
Set Crew   Kyle Bardell, Blake Brown, Conner Hartupee, Trey Hoard, Bryan Jones*, Jamal Jordan, Peyton Lofton, Kayla Perez, Daniel Sagona, Tim Tabthong*, Francis Weller  

Photos by Charles Bourg ’10.

Galleries

Philelectic Society - The Crucible, Nov. 14-22, 2014

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    The director, Mrs. Kate Arthurs-Goldberg gives notes to the cast before their last dress rehearsal without an audience.
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    John Proctor (sophomore Jarod Larriviere) questions Abigail Williams (sophomore Catherine Sillars (Ben Franklin/NOCCA)) about her mischievous actions in the woods the previous night.
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    Rebecca Nurse (sophomore Allison Hoss (Ursuline Academy)) and John Proctor are concerned about the negativity focus in the ministry of Rev. Samuel Parris (senior Alex Daigle).
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    Thomas Putnam (senior Patrick Rappold) and his wife Ann Putnam (senior Kyla Zimmerman (Ursuline Academy)), addresses Rev. John Hale (junior Ben Gillen) who has come to investigate recent suspicious activities occurring within the village of Salem.
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    Tituba (senior Desmonica Wilson (New Orleans Scientific and Mathematics H.S.)) confesses having consorted with the devil.
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    Following Tituba's lead, Abigale Williams and Betty Parris (fifth grader Emma Potts (Grenta No. 2 Academy)) confess their sins and begin to condemn women as the witches of Salem.
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    Deputy-Governor Danforth (Mr. Bob Ross) hears Giles Corey's (junior Adam Ledet) accusations against the recent imprisonment of his wife while Rev. Parris, Ezekiel Cheever (senior Connor Hill) and John Willard (sophomore Matthew O'Neill) look on.
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    Mercy Lewis (junior Emily Bagwill (NOCCA)) and Betty Parris are worried as the court begins to question the motives behind their accusations of witchcraft. Abigail, however, remains stoic in her clever guise.
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    The girls feel a sudden chill as an evil spirit enters the courtroom.
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    John Proctor becomes enraged at the gullibility of the court.
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    John Proctor's world crumbles around him as the children of Salem turn against him.
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    Deputy-Governor Danforth declares that John Proctor be imprisoned for trying to overturn the court.
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    Elizabeth Proctor (senior Ashley Busenlener (Ben Franklin H.S.)) is brought into the jail to plead with her husband confess his sins so he can save his life.
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    How does the tale end? Find out for yourself the Phils' production of The Crucible, Nov. 14-22, 2014. Tickets on sale online.