Crucible, The
Classification added November 17, 2015Premiered October 26, 1961
New York. City Center of Music and Drama
Composer:
Robert Ward
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Bernard Stambler
Description:
Opera in Four Acts
Notes:
Text based on the 1952 play by Arthur Miller
Time Period:
1692
Place:
Salem, Massachusetts
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Reverend John Hale | Bass | L |
| John Proctor | Baritone | L |
| Abigail Williams | Soprano | L |
| Elizabeth Proctor | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Reverend Samuel Parris | Tenor | L |
| Tituba | Contralto | F |
| Ann Putnam | Soprano | F |
| Thomas Putnam | Baritone | F |
| Rebecca Nurse | Contralto | F |
| Mary Warren | Soprano | F |
| Judge Danforth | Tenor | F |
| Giles Corey | Tenor | F |
| Betty Parris | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Francis Nurse | Bass | S |
| Ezekiel Cheever | Tenor | S |
| Sarah Good | Soprano | S |
| Ruth Putnam | Coloratura Soprano | B |
| Susanna Walcott | Contralto | B |
| Mercy Lewis | Contralto | B |
| Martha Sheldon | Soprano | B |
| Bridget Booth | Soprano | B |
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Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB