I have conflicting feelings about the themes of The Crucible. On one hand, the exposition of mass hysteria and mob mentality will always be relevant, especially in societies where governments create imaginary enemies to stifle freedoms and criticisms. However, the emphasis on shame and reputation is likely outdated in a world where compassion and inclusivity should be given the utmost importance. The play, based on the Salem witch trials and written as an allegory to the Red Scare, remains one of the most significant and powerful tragedies in modern theatre.

Melbourne is fortunate to have three Arthur Miller plays being performed this year. #melbourne #arthurmiller

Back in the early 1980s my senior high school class went to see "Death of a Salesman", starring the legendary British-Australian actor Warren Mitchell, in Sydney. I wasn't able to go as my family was too poor to pay for the school excursion. It is probably the school experience that I most regret missing out on. The next day all of the other students who went (even those who were not really into literature/theatre) were raving about how good it was & Mitchell's brilliant performance as Willy Loman.

I'm sure Anthony LaPaglia will do an excellent job portraying the tragic salesman on the Australian stage. #theatre #theater #AnthonyLaPaglia #Australia #Sydney #DeathOfASalesman #ArthurMiller #WillyLoman #play #stage

Anthony LaPaglia ‘scared and excited’ to make Australian stage debut in Death of a Salesman | Australian theatre | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jun/05/anthony-lapaglia-scared-and-excited-to-make-australian-stage-debut-in-death-of-a-salesman

Zeitlos - Heute vor 70 Jahren wurde Arthur Millers „Hexenjagd“ am Broadway uraufgeführt

https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/arthur-miller-hexnjagd-100.html

#McCarthyÄra #Rechtspopulismus #ArthurMiller

"A character is defined by the kinds of challenges he cannot walk away from."

Arthur Miller

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#arthurmiller #art #quotes

#theater recommendation: if #DeathofaSalesman has gotten to be too much of a museum piece for you, check out the current revival on Broadway. You’ll hear it with fresh ears. #WendellPierce & Sharon D. Clarke bring fresh insight to their roles. #ArthurMiller #theatre 🎭