Salem: A New Musical

Misinformation spreading like wildfire, outlandish conspiracy theories, and a controversial trial in the early 90’s. Yep, this is 17th century New England. SALEM follows Abby and Betty, two Puritan teenagers, as they decide to utilize witch accusations in an attempt to con their way out of the oppressive theocratic patriarchy holding them down.

SALEM is a 2-act musical comedy that asks: Who gets to dictate...

Misinformation spreading like wildfire, outlandish conspiracy theories, and a controversial trial in the early 90’s. Yep, this is 17th century New England. SALEM follows Abby and Betty, two Puritan teenagers, as they decide to utilize witch accusations in an attempt to con their way out of the oppressive theocratic patriarchy holding them down.

SALEM is a 2-act musical comedy that asks: Who gets to dictate what "truth" is? And how does one find truth for themself in a world where information is a privilege and not a right? In this fictional re-telling of infamous historical events, SALEM explores Puritan "witch hunts" through a modern lens.

Book co-written by Shelby Solla & T.J. Pieffer
Music & Lyrics by Jennifer Cook

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Salem: A New Musical

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Blair Russell Productions, Year 2024
  • Type Residency, Organization Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, Year 2023