Warren Central High School - Wigwam Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Stones are cast in ‘The Crucible’ “As bare as some December tree, I saw them all - walking like saints to church, and hypocrites in their hearts.” Abigail Williams “Thou who hast not sinned shall cast the first stone.” Abigail Williams has done her fair share of sinning in life, but yet she still “cast” quite a few “stones.” After having laughed in church, danced in the woods, conjured up spirits, and had an affair with a married man, Abigail was no “little angel.” In an ultimate evil plot to destroy her ex- lover, John Proctor’s, wife, she begins accusing most every woman in town of witchery. “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller tries, in this two act drama, to show the greatness of the virtue of honesty. Knowing that the act of not denying being Satan worship- ers will cause them to be stoned to death or hung, many of the people in the small town of Salem stick by the truth with no regrets. It’s this same struggle with his conscience that John Proctor goes through in ' the last scene of the play. Mr. Thom Feit, 21 actors and actresses, and a produc- tion crew presented this witch trial drama Oct. 14, 15 and 16, 1982. With the simple set that was used, due to the lack of proper facilities while the new auditorium is being built, the success of the show rested entirely upon the quality of the acting. Having leading roles in the play were senior Ryan Murphy (John Proctor), junior Dianna Breeding (Elizabeth Proctor) and sophomore Lori Neff (Abigail Williams). Other members of the cast were: seniors Rocky Mitchell (Reverend Samuel Parris), Kathy Craft (Tituba), Kelli Tabor (Mercy Lewis), Tracy Friddle (Rebecca Nurse), Jim Cronin (Francis Nurse), Jon Russell (Deputy-Governor Danforth), and Tom Novack (Hopkins); juniors Chinta Guneratne (Betty Parris), Julie Carlstrom (Susanna) Walcott), Tish Glenn (Mrs. Ann Putnam), Russell Watson (Thomas Putnam), Brent Anderson (Giles Cory), Mike Melloh (Reverend John Hale), Jeff Vowell (Ezekial Cheever), Scott Estes (Judge Hathorne), and Linda Hill (Sarah Good); and sophomores Heidi Ward (Mary Warren) and Randy Hensley (Jon Willard). The production crew was: Thom Feit as director; Karmen NcNew, Karen McNew, Roger Stroup, Alan Trobe, Ginny Prevost, and John Hofer (chairman) doing stage crew and lights and sound; Shannon Anderson (chairman) and Landes Costume Company doing costumes; Amy Buell doing props; and WEDM Station Manager Tim Renshaw doing sound effects. Having little in the way of facilities helped to perfect the skill and talent of not only the actors and actresses, but also the production crew. Through much time, effort, and work, the Warren Central Theater successfully produced “The Crucible.” After a cool discussion with her husband, Elizabeth Proctor (Diana Breeding) prepares the evening meal. 28 Renovation

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During the finale, all members of the show perform the number “America” while the flag corps and dance line carry in American flags. “At first, I didn t want to be a part of it, but as practice went on. ..I understood what they were trying to do.” Jim Cronin, senior For part of the World War II segment, the dance line performs a routine to “Opus I.” School Statistics

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29 Renovation John Proctor assists Mary Warren (Heidi Ward) in facing up to her former lies before Deputy Governor Danforth (Jon Russell). John Proctor(Ryan Murphy) forewarns Abigail Williams(Lori Neff) of the consequences she will face if she continues with the false accusations against his wife. Reve rend John Hale (Mike Melloh) warns of the toll Satan could take on the town if permitted. Reverend Samuel Parris (Rocky Mitchell) refuses to accept Reverend John Hale ' s (Mike Melloh) theory, and Mrs. Ann Putnam’s (Tish Glenn) accusations, that his daughter Betty Parris (Chinta Guneratne) had been taken over by Satan.