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THE VILLAGE PLAYERS: THE CRUCIBLE
“The Crucible” is a gripping tale of mass hysteria and moral reckoning during the Salem witch trials of 1692. After a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods, suspicions of witchcraft spread throughout the town. Among them is Abigail Williams, whose past affair with John Proctor leads to a wave of false accusations, fueled by fear, vengeance, and hidden desires. As paranoia consumes Salem and neighbor turns against neighbor, pride, envy, and ambition eclipse the truth.

Our talented cast has four nights of productions open to the public. Reserve your tickets here: https://tickets.villageplayers.ch/

15-18 May 2025

CPO Lausanne

This spring, the Village Players are proud to present Arthur Miller’s timeless and searing drama, The Crucible, under the inspired direction of Béatrice Muntean and Can Cebeci.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible is a masterful exploration of mass hysteria, moral reckoning, and the destructive power of fear. The story begins in a tightly controlled Puritan society, where whispers of witchcraft arise after a group of young girls is caught dancing in the forest. As panic spreads and suspicion mounts, accusations of witchcraft snowball into a frenzy that engulfs the entire town.

At the heart of the story is Abigail Williams, a young woman whose cunning manipulations and personal vendettas ignite chaos. Her past affair with John Proctor—a man striving to rebuild his integrity and protect his family—sets off a chain reaction of betrayal, false accusations, and devastating consequences. What unfolds is not just a courtroom drama but a powerful examination of human behavior under the pressures of fear, envy, and ambition.

Written during the height of McCarthyism in 1950s America, Miller’s play is a poignant allegory of the anti-communist “witch hunts” of his own time. Its themes of paranoia, societal division, and the courage to stand for the truth remain profoundly relevant, making The Crucible a compelling theatrical experience.