Indianapolis, IN — October 1, 2025 — Southbank Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s timeless American classic, The Crucible, opening Wednesday, October 23, 2025, at Shelton Auditorium, located at 1000 W 42nd Street, Indianapolis. The production will run for 8 performances through November 2. There is no Halloween show.
Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible is a gripping allegory that explores themes of fear, power, and integrity in the face of mass hysteria. First produced in 1953, Miller’s masterwork remains as urgent and resonant today as ever, posing critical questions about truth, morality, and the consequences of silence.
“This play is about the courage it takes to speak up, and the danger of what happens when fear takes hold of a community,” said artistic director Marcia Eppich-Harris. “We’re excited to bring this powerful story back to the stage, emphasizing its modern-day relevance.”
The production will feature a talented cast of local and regional actors, including Brian Hartz as John Proctor, Morgan Morton as Elizabeth Proctor, and Hannah Embree as Abigail Williams.
Performances will take place at Shelton Auditorium on the campus of Butler University.
Show Dates and Times
| Day | Date | Time |
| Thursday | October 23 | 7:30 |
| Friday | October 24 | 7:30 |
| Saturday | October 25 | 7:30 |
| Sunday | October 26 | 2:00 |
| Wednesday | October 29 | 7:30 |
| Thursday | October 30 | 7:30 |
| Friday – NO SHOW | October 31 | NO SHOW |
| Saturday | November 1 | 7:30 |
| Sunday | November 2 | 2:00 |
Southbank invites audiences to experience one of the most enduring works of the American stage in an unforgettable performance.
Cast:
Brian Hartz as John Proctor
Morgan Morton as Elizabeth Proctor
Hannah Embree as Abigail Williams
J. Charles Weimer as John Hale
Doug Powers as Reverend Parris
Adrienne Reiswerg as Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey, & Sarah Good
Jim Mannan as Francis Nurse
Dan Flahive as Judge Danforth
David Mosedale as Giles Corey
Darrin Richart as Thomas Putnam
Afton Shepard as Ann Putnam
Kayla Bush as Tituba
Liz Carrier as Mary Warren
Ellie Richart as Betty Parris
Matthew Socey as Ezekial Cheever
Paige Scott as Hathorne
Ian Hauer as John Willard
Lauren Lotzow as Mercy Lewis
Mariah Pearson as Susanna Walcott
About Southbank Theatre Company
Southbank Theatre Company is a nonprofit theatre company dedicated to enriching the Indianapolis community through producing plays and musicals by both Indiana playwrights and playwrights of historical and contemporary significance. What makes us unique are our interests in history, politics, philosophy, and literature – and how those subjects can contribute to critical thinking, self-awareness, and social change.
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