It’s Theater Season – Pace Presents the play “The Crucible”

On Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, Upper School students performed The Crucible by Arthur Miller. This play, set in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, depicts a group of girls that are caught dancing in the woods and accused of being witches. The crowds then go into chaos when lies are spread and townspeople accuse each other of witchcraft. In the end, many are arrested and even killed. Diving into themes of integrity but also fear, The Crucible was an incredible performance. It was immersive and kept the audience’s attention. In addition, some English classes in the Upper School will cover The Crucible, making this an even better opportunity to connect and reflect on the themes. The Crucible not only performed at the Fine Arts Center on the Pace campus, but also received an impressive second place award at the Georgia High School Association Regional One-Act competition. GHSA is very competitive, and Pace went against four other schools. Additionally, Juniors Lucy Bryan and Kyen Washington earned the title of “All-Star Cast Honors” and Sophomore Jeff Klingler earned the title of “Best Performer” in the competition. Other members of the cast include Emma Fleming, Izzie Eshwani-Nate, Anika Salian, Lydia McDonough, Bayli Richardson, Marin Smith, Lexie Kaufman, Molly Koch and Thea Finger. “I really like everybody who’s in the play and it is a fun experience. I love acting and performing so it’s something I can look forward to every day,” says sophomore Lexie Kaufman. For cast members, being part of Pace’s theater program not only gives them a creative outlet to express themselves, but also allows them to build connections with people they otherwise wouldn’t have. It brings the community closer and lets people with similar interests come together. The theatre department also has other events and competitions to look forward to, including the winter showcase, Thescon and the spring musical Little Women. Little Women is written by Louisa May Alcott and talks about the story of the March sisters. This story focuses on themes of heartbreak and also the importance of having hope during tough times.