Coffee County Central High School theater recently presented The Crucible by  Arthur Miller on November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and an in-school show on November 7. The play takes place in Salem in 1692 following the town’s reverend Parish, played by Bree Williams, who find a group of girls, including his daughter, Betty, played by Sarah Thompson, and niece,  Abigail, played byAndrianna Widener, dancing in the woods. Once the girls were questioned about what had happened the night before they denied all charges, until Reverend Hale, played by Travis Lawson is summoned to town. With Hale’s presence the town begins to point to witchcraft allowing the girls to begin the Salem Witch Trails.

Preparations for the play began in August when auditions were held for both CCCHS and Raider Academy students. Mrs. Vacek, along with the Raider Creators, painted and built sets the week of October 21 through November 1. Mr. Anderson and his AV production class filmed all six after school productions along with both school shows. Kate Craighead did make up for the older cast members as well as the prisoners. Mr. Wagner, along with the help of Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Higdon, produced the show case. Andrianna Widener plays the female lead as Abigail Williams, with Danny Simmons as John Proctor. Tabby Syferd showcases as Elizabeth Proctor,  and Colleen Wainright was Mary Warren.  Photos of the students are present below.