THEATRE: "Witches!?, In Salem?!" by Matt Cox

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department continues its season of mystery and mayhem with a production of "Witches!? In Salem?!, a new play by Matt Cox, November 12-16, 2025. This darkly comic, yet historically grounded take on the Salem Witch Trials is told through the eyes of an imaginative 8th grader who becomes consumed by a lesson on "The Crucible". For this production, the department welcomes guest director, Chris Egging, to lead an exceptional student cast.  Producer, Diane Wagner describes the department’s enthusiasm in selecting this piece. "We're always on the lookout for new works that will be of interest to our students. When we came across "Witches!? In Salem?!" it immediately resonated with the faculty. The connections to American history, The Crucible, and the ensemble nature of the production seemed a perfect fit for us." Wagner adds: “Matt Cox uses actual facts about the Salem Witch Trials which over time have been inextricably connected to Arthur Miller's play, and turned it on its head by framing it as a live presentation commandeered by an 8th grader. The show is sometimes zany, sometimes disturbing because of the nature of what actually happened, and at all times entertaining." Tickets are $8-$14 General Admission and can be purchased online at CharterArts.org. Limited Seating in Charter Arts Black Box Theater. (**Theatre Department Advisory: Recommended PG-13, read full advisory on ticket line before purchasing.) "Witches!? In Salem?!" by Matt Cox is presented by special arrangement with Uproar Theatrics (www.Uproar Theatrics.com). ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS THEATRE DEPARTMENT: The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences. Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives. Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the theatre program and school are encouraged to attend the school's Admissions Open House event on Saturday, December 6th. More information and sign up at CharterArts.org.

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