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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
For information on group rates, reservations or year-round private shows contact:
p: 978.867.4767
e: historyalivegordon.edu

2008 Season
Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors/students, children under 6 are free.
Summer: Daily except Wednesdays, June 29-August 24.
September: Saturdays only.
October: Daily, October 4-31.
*Showtimes TBA; Call the box office or stop by the Old Town Hall for a schedule.

NOTE: Reservations are taken for groups exceeding 15 people. Groups smaller than 15 must purchase tickets at the box cart--available 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets will not be sold in advance.

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.