Schoolhouse’s “Crucible” heads south
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- January
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The Schoolhouse Theater’s excellent production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucibleâ€?  which had a solid run in Croton Falls  will transfer to the Arclight Theater, 152 W. 71st Street at Broadway, for a four-week run beginning Feb. 7.
(Read my original review here).
It’s a huge coup for the Schoolhouse, an intimate venue, to transfer to an Off- Off-Broadway house in Manhattan. From a financial standpoint, with a cast of 19, it’s the unlikeliest of transfers. But the cast and creative team will all be reunited at the Arclight.
Pamela Moller-Kareman, the Schoolhouse’s artistic director and director of “The Crucible,” said two anonymous angels have contributed about half of the production costs to make the transfer to Manhattan. Those costs are significant, with a huge cast to pay.
“It goes without saying that we would welcome additional support,â€? Moller-Kareman said.
The production comes to Manhattan with the assistance of Mare Nostrum Elements. Kevin Albert, co-founder of Mare Nostrum, portrayed Rev. John Hale at the Schoolhouse and will continue in the role at Arclight.
The production will reprise direction by Pamela Moller-Kareman, scenic design by John Pollard; lighting by David Pentz; sound design and original music by Matt Stine, and costume design by Kim Matela. All of the actors will return to their roles.
“The Crucibleâ€? runs February 6 – March 2, Wednesdays at 2 p.m.; Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., with added shows Feb. 6 and Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
The Arclight Theatre is located at 152 W. 71st St. (between Broadway and Columbus). Tickets are $40, $35 for students and seniors. Call 212-352-3101 or visit www.TheaterMania.com.
PHOTO: The cast of the Schoolhouse Theater production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” includes Sarah Bennett as Elizabeth Procter and Simon MacLean as John Procter. Photo by Ron Marotta/The Schoolhouse Theater



Peter D. Kramer






