Opera in the Pines presents "The Crucible"

Where my opera buffs at?

UPDATE - Christine J has graciously offered to host a potluck at her home in Limington prior to the opera. Anyone who is NOT interested in joining us for the potluck can just meet with us at the Old Red Church around 6:45. For those interested in joining the potluck (I know I am!) we will meet at Christines house in Limington at 5:00. Actual address will be provided in the Event Chat. Let's also use the event chat to say what we are planning to bring to the potluck in order to help Christine plan. Hope to see you all there!

This years production of Opera in the Pines is The Crucible. Opera in the Pines Some of us saw them last year with Bar Crawl Boheme at Three of Strong Spirits. Again this year they will be in a non-traditional venue, the historic Old Red Church in Standish.

Here's the link for tickets: The Crucible Tickets, Sat, May 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Following is a description of the opera as well as the venue:
Opera in the Pines presents the Maine premiere of Robert Ward’s The Crucible in an immersive theater experience that summons the audience as the jury of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. When the women of Salem are accused of witchcraft, we witness the betrayal of an entire community; the ruthlessness of the prosecutors, the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor, and the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence. This haunting reminder of witch hunts throughout history, that still exist in the present day, forces us to confront the fundamentals of human nature and question the systems by which power is sustained, challenged and lost.

Performance: The performance will be 80 minutes, performed without intermission, and sung in English with English supertitles.

General Notes:

• Doors open at 6:30 PM.
• All seating is general admission and first come, first serve.
• Please be advised that this is a non-traditional performance venue. You may experience restricted sightlines, alternative seating options, and walking over uneven ground. Portable restrooms will be accessible on site a short distance from the meetinghouse.
• The Old Red Church, formerly First Parish Meetinghouse, is equipped with traditional box pews.
• The Old Red Church is a registered landmark and historic meetinghouse, and as was the way of colonial New England, early meetinghouses were not heated or insulated. Traditionally, families would sit together in a box pew. The walls were thought to minimize drafts, keeping the occupants relatively warmer in the winter, and it was common for families to bring foot warmers, stools, and blankets to meeting. It’s May in Maine and anything is possible, so we encourage you to bring an extra layer, or even a blanket, for when the sun goes down!
• Parking will be available at Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road, Standish, Maine.

Hope you'll join me!!