Comments on: “The Crucible” Bewitches http://www.newuniversity.org/2011/01/entertainment/the-crucible-bewitches/ Thu, 24 May 2012 03:30:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Martin Beck http://www.newuniversity.org/2011/01/entertainment/the-crucible-bewitches/comment-page-1/#comment-4637 Martin Beck Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:21:46 +0000 http://www.newuniversity.org/?p=18323#comment-4637 Great write up! I, too really enjoyed this production, but I do have to disagree with your interpretation of Danforth. Yes, Miller describes the character as a man and this fits in with his setting the play in the 1600's, but this production is clearly set in modern times. The costumes and the set are contemporary, and it felt that this could have taken place in any small town today. Having Danforth played as female didn't detract from my experience. Great write up!

I, too really enjoyed this production, but I do have to disagree with your interpretation of Danforth. Yes, Miller describes the character as a man and this fits in with his setting the play in the 1600′s, but this production is clearly set in modern times. The costumes and the set are contemporary, and it felt that this could have taken place in any small town today. Having Danforth played as female didn’t detract from my experience.

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