Springs Ensemble Theatre (SET) is providing an opportunity for teens to connect with its upcoming production of THE BURN by Phillip Dawkins. THE BURN revolves around a diverse group of High School senior girls and the ways in which gossip, rumor, social media, and bullying impact their lives.

The playwright uses a central theme of a high school production of The Crucible, a play that during its time utilized the Salem Witch Trials to mirror events of the 1950s Red Scare in the U.S. *Please note, THE BURN contains strong language and references to violence.

Connection Points and Dates:

1. Reading The Crucible out loud together (pizza provided). Dramaturgy and discussion will follow.
• Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 – 8:30pm

2. Listening to the cast of THE BURN read through the script followed by Q and A.
• Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 6:30-9:30pm

3. Voice acting – schedule a time to come to SET and participate as a voice actor for a recording of a special effect sound cue. Recording should take approximately 5 minutes. Actors will be credited in the program.
• Saturday, January 14, 2023

4. Attending the free preview performance of THE BURN. Talk back after the show!
• Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – 7:00pm curtain

5. Write your own impact statement. It might be a monologue, poem, short scene, or even just a thank-you card that explains your experience and take-aways from this project. SET would love to hear from you!

Contact person:
Jodi Papproth – SET member, Director of THE BURN 719-330-8989

Dan Robbins – SET member, Asst. Director of THE BURN
Ellie Hinkle – SET member, Stage Manager of THE BURN
Jenny Maloney – Dramaturg for THE BURN
Jeremiah Walter – SET member, Sound Designer for THE BURN
CAST of THE BURN – TBD

Nondiscrimination Policy:

Springs Ensemble Theatre  provides equal opportunity for staff, volunteers, and participants/clients and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status.