What
Masque, the theatre organization at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and the Department of Humanities and Arts, will present Arthur Miller's classic The Crucible. The play is set against the backdrop of the witch hunts of the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century. It is about a town, after accusations from a few girls, which starts a hunt for witches that did not exist.
Who
WPI senior Steven Vessella is directing, and Rick Desilets, also a senior, is the producer. The 25-member cast features undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni.
When
Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 19-21, 2009
Performances at 8 p.m. (Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.)
Where
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Little Theatre (rear of Sanford Riley Hall)
100 Institute Road
Worcester, Mass.
Cost
Tickets cost $5, and they will be on sale this week at WPI's Campus Center. They will also be sold at the door on the night of each performance starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, email ebowen@wpi.edu, or witoki@wpi.edu.
