The Crucible

Steinbach Arts Council Presents a Real Live Entertainment Production 
Directed by Alan Fehr

SHORT SYNOPSIS

Salem, Massachusetts, 1692. When a group of girls are discovered breaking the strict rules of their Puritan community, accusations of witchcraft begin to spread. Fear quickly takes hold, and a court established to uncover the truth instead gives suspicion, old grievances and private desires the force of law.

Caught in the growing hysteria are John and Elizabeth Proctor, a farming couple struggling to repair their marriage after John’s affair with Abigail Williams. When Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft, John sets out to expose the deception and save his wife, even if doing so means revealing his own failures.

But as the accusations multiply and the court refuses to question its own righteousness, John is forced to confront more than the sins that began the trials. With his life, his name and the lives of others hanging in the balance, he must decide what it means to be a good man when every choice carries a cost.

This show is proudly sponsored by
Steinbach Credit Union
Thanks to our Community Partner
Mennonite Heritage Village

Good to Know

  • Doors Open: 5:45 PM

  • Arrival Window: Please plan to arrive between 5:45 PM and 6:15 PM.

  • Important: Because this is an interactive performance across the grounds, all guests must be checked in and settled by 6:15 PM at the latest so the show can begin promptly at 6:30 PM.

The majority of the performance takes place inside non-heated historical buildings. October evenings in Manitoba can get very cold, so please dress warmly in weather-appropriate layers.

You will also be walking along unpaved outdoor paths, sometimes in low-light conditions. Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes or boots are strongly recommended.

The show will go on rain, shine, or cold! Please check the forecast before heading out and dress accordingly.

Due to the historical nature of the grounds, gravel paths, and steps into heritage structures, some areas may present challenges for guests with mobility concerns. Please contact our box office in advance if you require accessibility accommodations.

Getting Around

The Cast

Brenden Knight: Reverend Parris
Violet Kirpluk: Betty Parris
Lorraine James: Tituba
Lauren Perry: Abigail Williams
Desiree Unrau: Susanna Walcott
Danielle Kirpluk: Mrs. Putnam
Chris Winkler: Thomas Putnam
Holly Rempel: Mercy Lewis
Michelle Plett: Mary Warren
Alan Fehr: John Proctor
Deb Rogalsky: Rebecca Nurse
Corny Rempel: Giles Corey
Kenton Dyck: Reverend Hale
Meg Pfeifer: Elizabeth Proctor
Jim Harms: Francis Nurse
Cole Recksiedler: Ezekiel Cheever
Andrew Doerksen: Willard
Dryden Dilts: Hathorne
Ingrid De Oude: Martha Corey
Jeremy Plett: Danforth

Eliana Gomez: Girl’s Chorus
Heather Wiens: Girl’s Chorus
Natalia Wolgemuth: Girl’s Chorus
Liesl Hawbaker: Girl’s Chorus
Eleni Narváez Attas: Girl’s Chorus
Clementine Neufeld La Rue: Girl’s Chorus
Kristine Friesen: Sarah Good
Alan: Director/Producer
Jenn Taplin: Stage Manager / Costumes
Kristine Friesen: Assistant Stage Manager / Hair and Make-up / Props
Joël Chartier: Production Assistant
Ingrid De Oude: Hair and Make-up
Sherri Pierce: Assistant Director
Ben Robertson: Intimacy Coordinator
Rachel Fehr: Lead Guide

Special thanks to
Tom Keenan
Jackie T. Hanlin and Nathania Bernabe — Affair of Honour
Grant Burr
Dawn Penner

Danielle Kirpluk as Mrs. Putnam
Violet Kirpluk as Betty Parris
Chris Winkler as Thomas Putnam
Lauren Perry as Abigail Williams
Holly Rempel as Mercy Lewis
Brenden Knight as Reverend Parris
Corny Rempel as Giles Corey
Michelle Plett as Mary Warren
Cole Recksiedler as Ezekiel Cheever
Alan Fehr as John Proctor
Lorraine as Tituba
Jeremy Plett as Danforth
Kenton Dyck as Reverend Hale
Jim Harms as Francis Nurse
Dryden Dilts as Hathorne
Andrew Doerksen as Willard
Meg Pfeifer as Elizabeth Proctor
ngrid De Oude as Martha Corey
Desiree Unrau as Susanna Walcott
Kristine Friesen as Sarah Good
Sherri Pierce as Assistant Director
Joël Chartier as Production Assistant

See The Crucible LIVE in Steinbach

On October 2-3 & 9-10 at the Mennonite Heritage Village

🍁 The Steinbach Arts Council acknowledges that we are on Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we live and work is the traditional territory of Anishinaabe, Ininiw, Anishiniw, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.