San Leandro Dramatic Arts Department Presents The Crucible

Students from San Leandro High School have been working tirelessly for eight weeks to bring The Crucible to the San Leandro Performing Arts Center for six performances.

The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller in 1953, is a story of the Salem witch trials that took place in 1692.

“The themes of this play are false accusations and bearing false witness,” said drama teacher John Sheridan.

One of the main reasons Sheridan chose The Crucible was because of the themes. 

“Bullying, destroying someone’s character — these themes are universal,” Sheridan explains.

Aside from the theme, Sheridan chose this play because it was beautifully written and students in California are taught about this book. 

“We’re learning a piece of history through this play,” says senior Max O.Chang, who plays “Ezekiel Cheever” in The Crucible. 

Sheridan and his cast hope the audience is “disturbed” by the play, but also becomes aware of the connections between the play and today’s society.

The Crucible performance schedule: 

• Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.

• Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for students and seniors are $7 and adults are $10. Tickets will be available at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, visit  www.sanleandropac.com. Box office opens half an hour before the performance.

San Leandro Performing Arts Center is located at 2250 Bancroft Avenue. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the theatre.