The Crucible

What is the play about?

The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, is a play written covering the Salem Witch Trials as an allegory for anti-communist hysteria. This story is a convoluted one of accused witchcraft, drama, and history. It features many familiar faces from the Footlighter’s previous shows, but they deliver performances never seen before. Come on out on November 14th and November 15th to see this talented cast perform the timeless show that is The Crucible. 

Interviews

Here are some exclusive interviews from members of the MHS Footlighters and their insight on the show:

Miles Gordon

BC: So, what's your name, and who do you play?

MG: My name is Miles Gordon. I play Deputy Governor Danforth. 

BC: What sort of person is going to love this show? 

MG: I think if you like a lot of drama, for sure. 

BC: What will the audience be thinking about in the car after they drive home? 

MG: How much yelling there was during the show. 

BC: Which is the best show to come to?

MG: I'd probably say closing, because everyone has the most energy.

BC:  Who has the best costume? 

MG: I think I have the best costume, just because I look like... I've already gotten that twice. Yeah. 

BC:  Who in the show is most like their character? 

MG: Daniel Stone. 

BC:  What show would you like to do next?

MG: I'm not sure. I would love to do... I don't know. 

BC: What makes a good scene partner? 

MG: Someone who matches your energy. When I get to yell at someone, especially like Daniel Stone. Love yelling with him. 

BC: Should people come see the show? 

MG: Absolutely. 

Aiden Berstein-Lundy

BC: What's your name and who do you play? 

AB: Aiden and I play Reverend Paris. 

BC: What sort of person is going to love this show?

AB: I think anyone who's interested in society and history and the way people act and think, the show is very revealing when it comes to that. 

BC: What will the audience think about in the car as they drive home after the show? 

AB: What this reveals about society today, and what kind of lessons we can learn about how people act right now. 

BC: Which is the best show to come to? 

AB: Opening night, I feel like even though sometimes we make some mistakes, the energy we have on opening night is so electric.

BC: Who has the best costume? 

AB: Miles 

BC: Who in the show is most like their character? 

AB: That one's hard, maybe, Daniel Stone honestly 

BC: So what makes a good scene partner?

AB: Someone who's willing to commit to it and also pick up where you're putting down. If you're feeling something about the scene in a certain direction and the other person is not willing to do that at all, they're not a good partner. 

BC: What show would you like to do next?

AB: I've been saying this, and even though I know we won't do it, I really want to do Grease. I think it's just such a fun musical. 

BC: Should people come see the show? 

AB: Yes, 100%.

Karen Blevins

BC: Who am I talking to, and what character do you play?

KB: My name is Karen Blevins, and I play Betty Paris.

BC: What sort of person is gonna love to come see this show?

KB: I have to say everyone. I mean, there's definitely something for everyone here.

BC: What will the audience be thinking about in the car as they drive home after the show?

KB: Probably how crazy it was.

BC: What's the best costume in the show?

KB: Probably Miles.

BC: What makes a good scene partner?

KB: A good scene partner is someone who's gonna help you if you forget your lines or if you forget your block

BC: What show would you like to see MHS Footlighters do next?

KB: Mean Girls.

BC: Should people come see the show?

KB: Yes! Definitely come see it!

Jaxon Marozine

BC: What's your name, and who's the character that you're playing? 

JM: My name's Jackson Marozine, and I'm playing Hopkins. 

BC: What sort of person is going to love this show?

JM: I think every parent, sister, brother, and anybody who comes is going to love it. 

BC: What will the audience be thinking in the car as they drive home? 

JM: They'll be thinking, dang, that was a really good play.

BC: Which show is the best to come?

JM: I think the second evening is the best because that's the last show. And so that's when all the excitement and all the best acting is going to be.

BC: What makes a good scene partner?

JM: Someone who supports you and is willing to help you out when you mess up. And you're willing to help them out. 

BC: Who is the best costume? 

JM: I love Hales' costume, and I love Miles’ 

BC: What show would you like to do next

JM: I don't even know whatever it is sure I'm gonna love it 

BC: Should people come see the show? 

JM: Yes very yes. I support that

Sophia Foti

BC: What is  your name and the character that you're playing

SF: Oh, I'm Sophia Foti, playing Susanna Walcott. 

BC: What sort of person do you think is going to love this show? 

SF: Either a history buff or someone who likes theater. 

BC: What will the audience be thinking about this show in the car as they drive home?

SF: They'll be thinking about how well done it is.

BC:  What's the best show to come to?  

SF: Friday night, opening night, evening. because it's a Friday.

BC: Who do you think has the best costume? 

SF: Probably Zara.

BC: Who in the show is most like the character that they're playing?

BC: What makes a good scene partner? 

SF: A good scene partner, um, like, they help, like, they react. When, you let's just say you forget your lines, they, like, you react. They're reactive. They're very reactive. They're proactive. And they help you improvise. Okay. 

BC: What show would you like to see MHS Footlighters do next? 

SF: This sounds really like weird but Sound of Music. like, Snow White. 

BC: Should people come see the show?

SF: Heck yes, they should come see the show! We worked really hard!

The general consensus from the cast is that there is something in this show for everyone, especially those who like drama or history. The actors highlight the energy on closing and opening night but encourage everyone to come no matter what performance. The costuming is something else that was spotlighted. People have pointed out specifically the outfits of Tituba, played by Zara Malik, Deputy Governor Danforth, played by Miles Gordon and Reverend John Hale, played by Daniel Stone. What we’ve garnered from these interviews is that the Footlighters are a group of hard-working and enthusiastic actors. Come see this colorful cast perform the show they’ve worked so hard to perfect.