The Crucible proves it is not all fun and games at the Bradley Theater

Did you read Arthur Miller's The Crucible in high school, or since then on your own?

I did both, long ago, and had a vague recollection of the story.

Obviously it is an appropriate time of the year to revisit the tale of the Salem Witch Trials.

Currently playing at Putnam's Bradley Playhouse is this same tale, The Crucible, based on sad but true events (not only in Salem, but in many New England towns at that time).

It really got my blood boiling! I had forgotten what that story really was all about - the worst side of human nature. Imagine that people can be: so evil, jealous, spiteful, swayed by peer pressure, gullible, hateful, conspirators, full of lies, swayed so easily, self righteous, greedy... I think you get the picture.

Human nature will be what it is, and we all make a choice how to live a life.

The troupe tonight gave strong artistic justice to this play. While the Bradley puts on many light hearted musicals and comedies, they still bring you to your knees and release emotions from within in thought provoking performances like tonight's show.

I strongly urge you to get a season ticket to any small theater close to where you live. It is well worth the small fee they ask.  If you live anywhere near Putnam, I invite you to join me at any of the 7 shows they put on each year. You will love it! A Christmas Carol is coming up in December.

I am a Putnamaniac thanks to great performances EVERY time at the Bradley Playhouse!