October 10 through November 8, 2015
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Bob Abelman
In 1692, the farmer Giles
Corey was accused
of witchcraft, arrested and subjected to a public pressing,
where a board was laid across his naked body and heavy stones were placed upon it
to coerce a confession. In a remarkable act of defiance, the elderly Corey demanded
“more weight.” In the
making of Cleveland Play House’s powerful and thoroughly engaging production of
“The Crucible,” director Laura
Kepley seems to have shouted “more weight” as well. And got it.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's CJN article here.
Roy Berko
THE
CRUCIBLE is an important American classic which gets a fine production at CPH
under the directorship of Laura Kepley.
There are important lessons to be gained from seeing this script. It is doubtful that local audiences
will get another opportunity to see a better staging. This is a definite must be seen!!
Mark Horning
From
the frenzied opening scene through the bedlam of the courtroom to its tragic
ending this gripping drama will have audience members on the edge of their
seats. In the course of over two hours
of fast moving stage time you will come to love some characters, totally
despise others and feel pity and empathy for yet others. This is not a show for the faint of
heart. It is an emotional roller coaster
that hits on all cylinders of your emotional engine. You will experience anger, disgust,
helplessness, pity, impatience and yes, even humor as this tale of self serving
deceit takes over. This is must see
dramatic theater at its best.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.
Christine Howey
To see a full review of this show, read Christine
Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
Andrea Simakis
Every aspect of CPH production gives Miller's gutsy 'Crucible' incendiary edginess.
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.
Art Thomas
Although the production design is of this decade, the drama is likely what playwright Arthur Miller envisioned when the performers and director are at their best. The lengthy scenes of increasingly irrational fear resonate with today's audiences.
Click here to read the complete review at WestLife
