THE CRUCIBLE 2015 TEACHER S GUIDE

THE CRUCIBLE 2015 TEACHER S GUIDE Elm Street Cultural Arts Village ELMSTREETARTS.ORG Woodstock, GA

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! ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 2

September 17-26, 2015 Student Study Guide ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 3

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. ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 4

Name: The Crucible This puzzle contains characters, settings, theatrical terms, and vocabulary words from "The Crucible". Use the clues to help you solve the puzzle. 2 1 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Across 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 Created on TheTeachersCorner.net Crossword Maker Down 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' ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 5

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 And what shall I say to them? That my daughter and my niece I discovered dancing like heathen in the forest? B. Elizabeth Proctor Oh, how many times he bid me kill you, Mister Parris! C. Abigail Williams We must all love each other now, Goody Proctor. D. Reverend Parris There lurks nowhere in your heart, nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to undermine this court? E. Reverend John Hale When will you know me, woman? Were I stone I would have cracked for shame this seven-month! F. Tituba 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. G. Deputy Danforth 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. H. Mary Warren I think you must go to Salem, John. I think so. You must tell them it is a fraud. ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 6

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 ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 7

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. - 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? ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 8

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 ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 9

Name: The Crucible This puzzle contains characters, settings, theatrical terms, and vocabulary words from "The Crucible". Use the clues to help you solve the puzzle. 1 s 2 g a o l 3 h 4 c o n j u r e 5 t i t u b 6 a y d m b s y 7 j w i t o i g e 8 r h t a r e n c i i v p h 9 e l i z a b e t h p r o c t o r r o r 10 m o n o l o g u e c 11 d i a l e c t n 12 w t a d i o l 13 p o p p e t r s 14 n a c a 15 m i l l e r h u r c g i r h 16 m a s s a c h u s e t t s f t Across 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) Created on TheTeachersCorner.net Crossword Maker 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) ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 1 0

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 D And what shall I say to them? That my daughter and my niece I discovered dancing like heathen in the forest? B. Elizabeth Proctor F Oh, how many times he bid me kill you, Mister Parris! C. Abigail Williams H We must all love each other now, Goody Proctor. D. Reverend Parris G There lurks nowhere in your heart, nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to undermine this court? E. Reverend John Hale A When will you know me, woman? Were I stone I would have cracked for shame this seven-month! F. Tituba 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. G. Deputy Danforth 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. H. Mary Warren B I think you must go to Salem, John. I think so. You must tell them it is a fraud. ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 1 1

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 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 17 th 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. ELM STREET CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE 1 2