On the Beam

How was Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" received when first produced in Cleveland in 1954? This brief play was commissioned by the Cleveland Play House and presented as part of an evening of original works entitled “The Centennial Plays” celebrating CPH’s 100th Season.

How was Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" received when first produced in Cleveland in 1954? This brief play was commissioned by the Cleveland Play House and presented as part of an evening of original works entitled “The Centennial Plays” celebrating CPH’s 100th Season.

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On the Beam

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  • Rachel Bublitz: On the Beam

    Creative approach to a historical piece. I enjoyed how Hansen plays with dramatic form in this brief play, it was also fascinating to learn about some of the initial reactions to such a classic piece of the American Theater.

    Creative approach to a historical piece. I enjoyed how Hansen plays with dramatic form in this brief play, it was also fascinating to learn about some of the initial reactions to such a classic piece of the American Theater.

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Cleveland Play House, Year 2015