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THE CRUCIBLE 2015 TEACHER’S GUIDE
WELCOME TO ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE!
Thank you for joining us for our production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed
by Erik Tonner. This teacher’s guide will provide you with some tools and information
to use in the classroom in accordance with the performance your school will be
attending.
Here’s a list of what is included in this Teacher’s Guide:
History of Elm Street
Student Study Guide
Theatre Etiquette
Play/Author Background
The Crucible Crossword
The Crucible Quote Match
Cast Bios
Behind the Scenes
Q & A Questions
Critique Thinking
Director Bio
Production/Cast Credits for The Crucible
The Crucible Crossword Key
The Crucible Quote Match Key
GAPS for The Crucible (Grades 9-12)
History of Elm Street
Elm Street’s mission statement is to engage the community with relevant art
experiences everyday by creating unique ways to enter into art and cultural
environments.
Elm Street began in 2002 with Gay Lora Grooms at our formerly known Towne Lake
Arts Center, a smaller facility off of Bells Ferry Road. With the help of Shawn McLeod
and Ann Litrel, in 2010, the city of Woodstock invited us to the growing Downtown
community and we changed our name to Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, solidifying
our new 4-acre property which includes the historical Reeves House and collaborating
with visual artists in the community.
This 2015-16 Season, we are producing 20 different shows and events and 5 include
opportunities for education field trips. Thank you again for being a part of our evergrowing educational programming!
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Student Study Guide
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Theatre Etiquette
Theatre is a partnership between the actors on stage and the members of the
audience. It is a two-sided communication process. An actor’s goal is to entertain his
or her audience. A responsive audience reciprocates the cast’s energy, which in turn
encourages the actors to give even more back to that audience. The better the
audience, the better the performance will be! Each performance is unique—like
snowflakes, no two are ever the same. Many young people have never attended a live
theatre performance and may have questions as to how they should conduct
themselves. Listed below are answers to the most common questions asked by new
audience members.
1. How is a live performance different from a movie?
The word: LIVE. The action that you see is happening right now, with people just like
you. You should treat the performers the way that you would want to be treated if you
were on the stage with a lot of people watching you. Wouldn’t you want them to listen
and pay attention? To laugh when you were funny and applaud when they like what
you were doing? (Also, no gum, drinks, or food are allowed in our theatre!)
2. Do I have to stay in my seat and be as quiet as possible?
Not necessarily. You shouldn’t have personal conversations during the play, but you do
not have to be completely quiet. If something funny is happening on stage, then you
should laugh. If something scares you, it’s alright to gasp and be frightened.
3. When should I clap my hands?
In a live play, you should applaud whenever the show is especially spectacular or
entertaining—remember that applause is the way that you show the actors you like
what they are doing! Also, you should applaud when a scene is over, the play is
finished, and when the actors take their bow. Most of all, ENJOY!
Background: The Crucible and Arthur Miller
The Crucible was written in 1953 by American playwright, Arthur Miller. In the tight-knit,
Puritan town of Salem, a group of girls are discovered dancing in the woods and then
immediately fall ill. When no earthly cause can be identified, fear and suspicion begin to
percolate in the small, isolated community, that something larger, more fearsome, and other
worldly may be to blame. Buried secrets and resentments are brought to light, and attempts
to root out evil lead to finger-pointing, treachery, and betrayal. When everyone is a suspect,
sometimes the most dangerous threat to the community may be the community itself.
Arthur Miller wrote many popular American dramas during the twentieth century including
Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, and A View From the Bridge. He was awarded the Pulitzer
Prize for Drama. The Crucible produced much drama in his community when it related to the
Red Scare and he went to trial and was guilty of contempt of Congress, being fined $500.
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Name:
The Crucible
This puzzle contains characters, settings, theatrical terms, and vocabulary words from "The Crucible". Use
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4. to summon a devil or spirit by incantation
5. a woman seen dancing with the girls in the forest
9. desires to protect the reputation of her husband
10. a dramatic speech delivered by a single character
in the play
11. a specific regional speech
13. what Mary Warren gives to Elizabeth
15. last name of the author of The Crucible
16. the state where this play takes place
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1. event in U.S. History that this play takes place
during
2. precedes the name of a married Puritan woman
3. a behavior exhibiting overwhelming fear
6. leads the girls in the accusations
7. man riddled by the guilt of his recent affair
8. Minister of Salem
12. what the girls were accused of practicing
14. an old-fashioned way to say 'nothing'
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The Crucible Quote Match
Which character do you think said the following lines? Match up the
character on the left with the line on the right.
A. John Proctor
B. Elizabeth Proctor
C. Abigail Williams
D. Reverend Parris
E. Reverend John Hale
F. Tituba
G. Deputy Danforth
H. Mary Warren
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“And what shall I say to them? That
my daughter and my niece I discovered
dancing like heathen in the forest?”
___ “Oh, how many times he bid me kill
you, Mister Parris!”
___ “We must all love each other now,
Goody Proctor.”
___ “There lurks nowhere in your heart,
nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to
undermine this court?”
___ “When will you know me, woman?
Were I stone I would have cracked for
shame this seven-month!”
___ “I know you, John, I know you. I
cannot sleep for dreamin’, I cannot dream
but I wake and walk about the house as
though I’d find you comin’ through some
door. ”
___ “Does someone afflict you, child? It
need not be a woman, mind you, or a man.
Perhaps some bird, invisible to others,
comes to you, perhaps a pig, or any beast
at all.”
___ “I think you must go to Salem, John.
I think so. You must tell them it is a
fraud.”
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Cast Bios
Here are a few of the cast members involved in Elm Street’s production of The
Crucible. Our actors come from all across North Georgia, but most of our talent is
local and from our community.
Brandon Wilkinson (John Proctor):
Brandon Wilkinson has also appeared in "Young Frankenstein" (Igor)
and "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" (Victor) on the TLAC/Elm Street
stage. He could not have performed this role without the inspiration
and support from his Lady Muse, wife, and co-parent Adara, who
always inspires him to be a better man, husband, and father.
Jessica Leigh Smith (Elizabeth Proctor):
Jessica’s previous credits include One Tree Hill, Drop Dead Diva, A
View from the Bridge, Deathtrap & 50+ shows, films, & commercials.
She is grateful to tackle one of her dream roles in Elizabeth Proctor.
Jessica is also producing a film about the life of Martha Berry.
www.TheSundayLady.com. Visit www.JessicaLeighSmith.com for more
information.
Bennett Welch (Abigail Williams):
Bennett Welch is in her second year of college, studying theatre at
the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. She is sincerely grateful to have
been apart of this timeless play. You may have seen her this spring as
Hermia in Elm Street's A Midsummer Night's Dream. She would like to
thank her family and friends for their love, laughs, and continuous
support.
Behind the Scenes
It takes more than just a cast of characters to put together a production. There are many
individuals and volunteers who help behind the scenes in creating a show.
Director - in theatre, the major interpretive figure, the artistic visionary whose job it is to
bring to life the playwright’s script.
Stage Manager - normally “calls the show” (i.e., gives commands to execute all cues during
performance) and accepts responsibility for maintaining the production. They also assist the
director during rehearsals and are essentially the director’s right-hand man.
Set Designer - one responsible for designing and executing the construction of the set
Costume Designer - one responsible for designing and executing the making of the costumes
Props Artisan - one responsible for designing and executing the making of the props
Light/Sound Technician - the person who operates the lighting system or sound system during
a performance
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Q & A Questions
At the end of the performance, our field trip audiences have the opportunity to ask
the cast and crew some questions about the production process. Here are some
common theatrical questions to prompt you and your fellow audience after the show.
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How long did you rehearse?
What was the most difficult thing to learn how to do?
How many plays have you been in?
What is your favorite moment in the show?
What’s the best way to deal with stage fright?
What are some methods that helped you to learn your lines?
Critique Thinking
Now’s your chance to think like a theatre critic! Answer these questions about the
performance and compare them to your experience and vision for The Crucible.
1. What were some of the similarities/differences in reading The Crucible and
seeing the play onstage?
2. Were any of the characters portrayed differently from when you read the play?
If so, who? How did you imagine they would be portrayed?
3. Did anything become clearer when watching the performance over reading the
play? Were there any moments you particularly enjoyed?
4. Was there anything about the performance that you did not like?
5. Would you have rather read or seen The Crucible first?
6. Have you seen The Crucible before? What are some similarities and differences
between this performance and the other production?
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Director of The Crucible | Erik E. Tonner
Erik Tonner holds an MFA in Directing from Minnesota State
University. He has directed many shows regionally and in New York. Off
Broadway: Tongues/Savage Love, Picasso at the Lapin Agile and
Iphigenia, a new play by New York playwright P. Seth Bauer. Other
works: Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Wiz, Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Blythe Spirit, I Love You, You're
Perfect, Now Change, Proof, Trust and As Bees In Honey Drown. A fan of
new plays, Erik has also directed premiers of three of playwright Randy
Wyatt's plays: Synonymy, Rising Sun, Rising Moon and Said and
Meant. A former professor of Western Connecticut State University,
Erik created the Western Improv Group and taught classes in voice and
movement among others. He enjoys directing all types of theatre from
classics and Shakespeare to new plays and musicals. Erik moved with his
family to Woodstock a year ago and is thrilled to find this gem in
Georgia. The Elm Street Cultural Arts Center is a thriving theatre with a future full of
possibilities.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Presented by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village | September 17-26
Cast of Characters:
Betty Parris...........................Audrey Leamon
Reverend Samuel Parris............Colton Combs
Tituba..................................Jessica Williams
Abigail Williams......................Bennett Welch
Susanna Wallcott.....................Isabelle Vinelli
Mrs. Ann Putnam........................Amy McGraw
Thomas Putnam.........................Cole Lindner
Mercy Lewis..................................Beth Leak
John Proctor......................Brandon Wilkinson
Rebecca Nurse........................Kathy Downey
Giles Corey.........................Evan Brandonisio
Reverend John Hale.........................Jon Smith
Elizabeth Proctor...............Jessica Leigh Smith
Ezekiel Cheever...................Malcolm Haymes
John Willard...................................Eric Dias
Judge Hawthorne.......................Darrell Jolley
Deputy-Governor Danforth.............Mike Jenks
Sarah Good..............................Amy McGraw
Setting: Salem, a small town in colonial Massachusetts 1692
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4. to summon a devil or spirit by incantation (conjure)
5. a woman seen dancing with the girls in the forest
(tituba)
9. desires to protect the reputation of her husband
(elizabethproctor)
10. a dramatic speech delivered by a single character
in the play (monologue)
11. a specific regional speech (dialect)
13. what Mary Warren gives to Elizabeth (poppet)
15. last name of the author of The Crucible (miller)
16. the state where this play takes place
(massachusetts)
Down
1. event in U.S. History that this play takes place
during (salemwitchtrials)
2. precedes the name of a married Puritan woman
(goody)
3. a behavior exhibiting overwhelming fear (hysteria)
6. leads the girls in the accusations (abigail)
7. man riddled by the guilt of his recent affair
(johnproctor)
8. Minister of Salem (reverendparris)
12. what the girls were accused of practicing
(witchcraft)
14. an old-fashioned way to say 'nothing' (naught)
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The Crucible Quote Match
Which character do you think said the following lines? Match up the
character on the left with the line on the right.
A. John Proctor
B. Elizabeth Proctor
C. Abigail Williams
D. Reverend Parris
E. Reverend John Hale
F. Tituba
G. Deputy Danforth
H. Mary Warren
D
“And what shall I say to them? That
my daughter and my niece I discovered
dancing like heathen in the forest?”
F “Oh, how many times he bid me kill
you, Mister Parris!”
H “We must all love each other now,
Goody Proctor.”
G “There lurks nowhere in your heart,
nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to
undermine this court?”
A “When will you know me, woman?
Were I stone I would have cracked for
shame this seven-month!”
C “I know you, John, I know you. I
cannot sleep for dreamin’, I cannot dream
but I wake and walk about the house as
though I’d find you comin’ through some
door. ”
E “Does someone afflict you, child? It
need not be a woman, mind you, or a man.
Perhaps some bird, invisible to others,
comes to you, perhaps a pig, or any beast
at all.”
B “I think you must go to Salem, John.
I think so. You must tell them it is a
fraud.”
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Georgia Performance Standards
for School Performances: Grade 9-12
The Crucible: September 2015
Benefits of Performance Standards:
As described in the National Standards for Arts Education, arts education benefits both student and society. The
arts cultivate the whole child, gradually building many kinds of literacy while developing intuition, reasoning,
imagination, and dexterity into unique forms of expression and communication.
Fundamentals of Theatre I & II
TAHSFTI.6 & TAHSFTII.6: Researching cultural & historical information to support artistic choices
TAHSFTI.8 & TAHSFTII.8: Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations
TAHSFTI.10 & TAHSFTII.10: Critiquing various aspects of theatre & other media using appropriate supporting evidence
TAHSFTI.11 & TAHSFTII.11: Engaging actively & appropriately as an audience member in theatre & other media experiences
United States History
SSUSH1: Student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century
b. Describe the settlement of New England (i.e. Salem Witch Trials)
English Language Arts (ELA): Speaking and Listening
ELAGSE9-10SL2 & ELAGSE11-12SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats & media (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions & solve problems, evaluating the credibility & accuracy of
each source & noting any discrepancies among the data.
Acting I, II, & III
TAHSAI.8, TAHSAII.8, & TAHSAIII.8: Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations
TAHSAI.9, TAHSAII.9, TAHSAIII.9: Exploring the business of theatre
TAHSAI.10, TAHSAII.10, TAHSAIII.10: Critiquing various aspects of theatre & other media using appropriate supporting evidence
TAHSAI.11, TAHSAII.11, TAHSAIII.11: Engaging actively & appropriately as an audience member in theatre & other media
experiences
Advanced Drama I, II, III, & IV
TAHSADI.1, TAHSADII.1, TAHSADIII.1, TAHSADIV.1: Analyzing & constructing meaning from theatrical experiences, dramatic
literature, & electronic media
TAHSADI.8, TAHSADII.8, TAHSADIII.8, TAHSADIV.8: Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations
TAHSADI.9, TAHSADII.9, TAHSADIII.9, TAHSADIV.9: Exploring the business of theatre
TAHSADI.10, TAHSADII.10, TAHSADIII.10, TAHSADIV.10: Critiquing various aspects of theatre & other media using appropriate
supporting evidence
TAHSADI.11, TAHSADII.11, TAHSADIII.11, TAHSADIV.11: Engaging actively & appropriately as an audience member in theatre &
other media experiences
Theatre Literature I & II
TAHSTLI.1 & TAHSTLII.1: Analyzing & constructing meaning from theatrical experiences, dramatic literature, & electronic media
TAHSTLI.6 & TAHSTLII.6: Researching cultural & historical information to support artistic choices
TAHSTLI.9 & TAHSTLII.9: Exploring the business of theatre
TAHSTLI.8 & TAHSTLII.8: Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations
TAHSTLI.10 & TAHSTLII.10: Critiquing various aspects of theatre & other media using appropriate supporting evidence
Theatre Marketing
TAHSTM.8: Engaging actively & appropriately as an audience member in theatre & other media experiences
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 2015-16.
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