Salem Witch Trials/Performances (General)
This Massachusetts town where the witch trials took place
What is Salem?
Key protagonist in The Crucible
Who is John Proctor?
This company performed this dance
What is the Reformation Dance Company?
Using this can help viewers stay engaged and remember history
What is humor?
The Salem Witch Trials began in this year
What is 1692?
The Crucible was written in this year
What is 1953?
This state hosted the performance
What is Wyoming?
This is a downside of skits
What are time constraints?
Salem was a this type of colony
What is Protestant Puritan?
This spread like wildfire throughout the town
What is hysteria?
This is the main component this ballet performance captures
What is fear?
Short, comedic skits can prompt viewers to engage in this
What is deeper research?
Seeing tragic events unfold visually and dramatically helps us see these important elements of a performance
What are themes?
She ran rampantly accusing others of being witches
Who is Abigail Williams?
This is the main issue associated with this historical dance
What is can’t follow a historical storyline?
Skits are dangerous because they may not contain this
What is critical information?
This percentage of individuals claimed it is easier to learn about history when it is presented in the form of entertainment
What is 73%?
The Crucible was written as a response to this
What is McCarthyism?
“The viewer [of dance] experiences the stirring up of emotions that instinctually arises when we see those like ourselves in peril.” is a quote from this person
Who is Susan Leigh Foster?
The skit highlights the exaggerated nature of the accusations; this comedic quality is best described as this
What is absurdity?