Brent Vimtrup as John Proctor & Sara Clark as as Abigail.
LCT Panelist have recognized the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Xavier University’s collaboration, giving 4 Stars to THE CRUCIBLE, Arthur Miller’s powerful drama of hysteria and moral choices in colonial Salem.
Panelists described the production of THE CRUCIBLE as “riveting…a revelation!”
Many excellent performances were highlighted, but particularly Brent Vimtrup’s “honest and moving” portrayal of John Proctor—“he lived within the character, allowing the text and physicality to evolve naturally”—and Xavier student Patrick Phillip as Reverend Hale, “who was engaging and believable, and more than held his own with the other professional actors in the company.” Overall the panelists were very impressed by the outstanding collaboration between the two companies and the experience and opportunity it provided the Xavier students, and looked forward to seeing similar collaborations in the future.
THE CRUCIBLE’s last performance was Sunday, November 3 at 7:30pm.
League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.
The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.
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