| The Crucible |
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By Arthur Miller
Directed by Romy Thomas
Performed on Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 June 2004 at Pentyrch Village Hall
| NODA Review
of 'The Crucible' This exciting drama about the puritan purge of witchcraft is both a gripping historical play and a trendy parable from contemporary society. The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who maliciously causes problems. A courageous choice for any drama group but how well Hilltop accepted the challenge. There were stunning performances by Dai Williams as the young farmer (John Proctor), Sian Davies as his wife (Elizabeth ) and Anna Constantinou as Abigail the young servant. Other to stand out in a very strong cast were Phil Davies as Rev. John Hale, John Major as Rev. Samuel Parris and Tom Dyer as Dep. Gov. Danforth. There were nice cameo parts by Tracy Richards (Rebecca), George Atkins (Giles) and Freddie Fox (Francis). Well done Hilltop and welcome to NODA. I hope I have the opportunity to visit you again. Reviewed by Derek Grattidge on behalf of Franks Wooles. Cast Betty Parris - Megan Thomas Rev Samuel Parris - John Major Tituba - Heather Major Abigail Williams - Anna Constantinou Susanna Wallcot - Sara Pickard Mrs Ann Putnam - Bernadette Powell Thomas Putnam - John Hurley Mercy Lewis - Helen Page Mary Warren - Lucy Jones John Proctor - Dai Williams Rebecca Nurse - Tracy Richards Giles Corey - George Atkins Rev John Hale - Phil Davies Mrs Elizabeth Proctor - Sian Davies Francis Nurse - Fred Fox Marshal Herrick - Rhys Stapleton Ezekiel Cheever - Richard Jones Judge Hathorne - Steve Williams Dep Gov Danforth - Tom Dyer Sarah Good - Jan Stapleton Production Team Director - Romy Thomas Producer - Jan Stapleton Prompt - Brenda Slaughter Stage Manager - Wayne Brewer Assistant to Stage Manager - Bob Petersen Assistant Stage Manager - Raynor Phinnemor Stage Construction - Wayne Brewer, Bob Petersen, Martin Chard, Raynor Phinnemor, Rhys Stapleton Lighting - Wayne Brewer Sound - Raynor Phinnemor Costumes - Jan Stapleton Props - Raynor Phinnemor, Jan Stapleton Business Manager - Ros Jones Box Office - Heather Major House Manager - Bob Petersen Bar Managers - Sian Major, Hayley Major |