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‘The Crucible’ at Larking House & Curtis Theatre

History, horror and a modern take on something wicked


Photo courtesy of Larking House.
Photo courtesy of Larking House.

By MaryAnn DiPietro


There are no witches in “The Crucible,” at least not the kind with pointy hats, broomsticks and bubbling cauldrons. More than 300 years after the Salem witch trials and more than 70 years after Arthur Miller turned them into one of the best-known 20th-century dramas, “The Crucible” at The Larking House and Curtis Theatre still hits a little too close to home.


“It’s an account of one of the darkest times in American history,” said director Lizzy McCabe, founding artistic director of The Larking House. “Everyone knows the plot. It’s a retelling of what.... [ Read the full article here ]


‘The Crucible’

Larking House & Curtis Theatre

When: September 4-13, 2026

Where: Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Cir, Brea

Information: (714) 990-7722,  CurtisTheatre.com, TheLarkingHouse.com


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This OC Theatre Guild story is published in full by our community media partner, Culture OC. It was written and edited by Guild sponsored contributors. Together, we’re working to shine a spotlight on live theater and the rich arts and culture scene in greater Orange County. We encourage you to sign up for Culture OC's free email newsletter where OCTG stories are promoted weekly in their Friday edition.







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