Past Productions
The Spirit of Salem
Salem is known the world over for the tragedy of 1692. But Salem is rich with other stories, innovations, and adventures. The Spirit of Salem gets at the heart of what makes Salem the artistic and entrepreneurial place it is. If you look around the city today and see cultural and community life you admire, the film will introduce you to the characters who helped instill those values into the city—spirits who still walk our streets, if you have the eyes to see them! A collaboration with CinemaSalem.
http://cinemasalem.com/movies/the-spirit-of-salem
Currently playing at CinemaSalem.
The True 1692
An intimate 3-D revelation of the dangerous coincidence of forces that set in motion the tragedy of the witch trialsn. The True 1692 was conceptualized by and co-produced with CinemaSalem.
http://cinemasalem.com/thetrue1692
Currently playing at CinemaSalem.
Witch | Hunter
It's 1692. In the woods and dark interiors of Pioneer Village "the Devil hath been raised amongst us". Would you join the witch-hunt to protect yourself? "Witch | Hunters" gathered clues from the poetry and ritual of an herbalist, a minister, an afflicted girl with spectral sight and a witch-finder general. In order to exit the damnation of the village, the hunters had to gather each of the four elements—earth, air, fire and water. If able to restore the balance which had been upset by the devil's intrusion into Salem they might be allowed an escape.
October, 2012
Spiritways: A Night in Besieged Salem Village
An unnerving nighttime immersion into the world of the infamous "afflicted girls" at America's first living history museum, Pioneer Village.
October, 2007-2010
Fezziwig's Ball
An unforgettable evening of dance and Christmas merriment from the Era of Dickens
Salem's Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA.
A collaboration with the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. December 2009.
Pillage the Village: Pirates Invade Salem
at Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, Forest River Park
Co-sponsored by Pastimes Entertainment and the Gordon College Institute for Public History
Pillage the Village has concluded for 2010. Watch here for announcements of future Pirate Fairs.
Event Description:
A special event for the entire family featuring a treasure hunt, period music, sword fights and more. Guests can wear pirate finery for adult and children’s costume contests or join a pirate crew while witnessing the chaos of the Salem village under ‘attack.’
Famous pirates from New England’s past, such as Captain Ned Low, “Black Sam” Bellamy and even Lynn’s Rachel Wall, the last woman hanged on Boston Common, will be on hand as visitors plot with Salem’s colonial residents to take back their town in “The Secret Heroes Meeting.” Whether watching thrilling swordplay or listening to songs of the sea from period musicians, the sights, sounds and even smells of Pioneer Village are a perfect summer outing. Take a break from hunting pirates with a picnic lunch by the sea.
With all proceeds going toward the continuing restoration of the Village, admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and military (with ID) and $6 for children 4-12.