History Alive!
History Alive! is the professional acting branch of the Gordon College Department of Theatre. Students have the opportunity to gain valuable acting experience in world renowned productions as well as learn from professionals in the field. Alumni, full time actors and students from schools in the area also eligible to participate. Cry Innocent, the troupe's signature production is described in full below.
CRY INNOCENT
The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and the audience sits on the Puritan jury. They hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses and decide the verdict. The actors respond in character to all comments and questions, revealing much about the Puritan mind. Play your part in history...
Praise for Cry Innocent
A must see for everyone, Cry Innocent is the longest continuously-running show north of Boston. Featured on the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, A&E, Nickelodeon, TLC, NPR, BBC, CNN and MTV. Cry Innocent: The People versus Bridget Bishop was commissioned by Norman Jones, professor of theatre and was written by Mark Stevick, professor of English. The 2008 production is directed by Mark Stevick and under the artistic direction of Kristina Wacome Stevick.
BOOKING A PERFORMANCE
Tickets may be purchased online.
For information on year-round private shows contact:
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2008 Season
Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors/students/members of a group exceeding 15 people. Children under 6 are free.
Summer: Daily except Wednesdays, June 29-August 24. 11:30, 1:30 and 3:00. No 11:30 show on Sundays.
September: Saturdays only. 11:30, 1:30 and 3:00.
October: Daily, October 4-31. 11:00 and 1:00. Additional shows available many days.
LOCATION
Cry Innocent is performed the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts. We are accessible from the Essex Pedestrian Walkway and from Front Street.
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Folkways: A Day in the Life of the Early Colonists at Pioneer Village
Spiritways: A Night in Besieged Salem Village at Pioneer Village
The Scarlet Letter at Pioneer Village
Arbella 375th: City on a Hill onboard the Kalmar Nykel
Inspired: An Evening with Nathaniel Hawthorne
To make reservations or for more information call:
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Resource Links
View the Cry Innocent promo in iTunes U
View a short promotional video of Cry Innocent, filmed on location in Salem, MA. Available through Gordon on iTunes U.