Friday, April 23 2010

Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play, The Crucible, was written in 1953.  It is a dramatization of the Salem Witchcraft trials that took place in Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693.  Miller wrote the play as a response to McCarthyism, when the US government blacklisted accused communists.

Prairie Players Civic Theatre tackles this important piece of American theater in a compelling new production!

Tickets start at just $12 for adults.  Students are $9.

The Orpheum Theatre's Lights! Camera! Learn! education program in partnership with Prairie Players Civic Theatre offers "The Crucible" for middle- and high-school aged students. 

THIS PROGRAM IS FREE TO ALL PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND HOME SCHOOLS.  PLEASE CALL CHERYL JAMES, BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT AT 309-342-2299 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEATING, AVALABILITY AND SHOW CONTENT.

This installment of Orpheum Theatre's Lights! Camera! Learn! education program is generously underwritten through grants from the BNSF Railway Foundation, Illinois Arts Council and the Galesburg Community Foundation.

During the month of April, Innkeeper's Coffee Shop will donate 10% of sales of Innkeeper's Blend coffee beans to the Orpheum Theatre!

GET YOUR CAFFEINE ON and stop by Innkeeper's Coffee Shop at 80 North Seminary Street in Galesburg, Il 61401.

Visit the Innkeeper's website for more information about their delicious food, fresh roasted coffee, gourmet chocolates and unique gifts: 

www.innkeepers-coffee.com