Auditions: The Crucible

Athens Community Theatre (ACT) is pleased to announce auditions for the provocative drama, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, directed by J. Brad McKenzie at The Arts Center.
Show dates for The Crucible are October 2 - 11, 2026.
Director J. Brad McKenzie needs a large cast of actors ages 18 and older. Ages range from young adult to 60s+. Auditionees should come prepared to read from the script and be able to take simple direction. One notable role is for a young adult Black person.
Anyone who wants to help with the production in any capacity should attend auditions.
Everyone interested in being a part of the show will need to bring work, school, and family schedules for July 28 - October 11, 2026.
One of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon, The Crucible is an exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem. This is a gripping and timely parable of contemporary society, as well as a studied historical tale. The story focuses upon a John Proctor, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. Proctor brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. Instead of saving his wife, he finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned along with a host of others.
Athens Community Theatre Mainstage Series includes multigenerational productions, dramatic classics, and celebrated musicals, in our Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater. Prices for ACT tickets range from $15 to $25. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as ACT shows tend to sell out on, or before, show dates.