Overview

• The play reimagines Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, casting John Proctor as an antagonist through the lens of the #MeToo movement and modern feminist critique.
• Set in a 2018 rural Georgia high school, the story follows an English Honors class grappling with The Crucible while confronting local sexual misconduct scandals.
• Sadie Sink, known for Stranger Things, delivers a standout performance as Shelby, marking her return to Broadway after a decade.
• Director Danya Taymor’s innovative staging, including creative lighting and projections, enhances the play’s emotional depth and impact.
• Critics praise the play’s exploration of teenage friendship, feminist awakening, and its integration of pop culture references to connect with contemporary audiences.