History Alive / Cry Innocent
About
Cry Innocent: The People Versus Bridget Bishop, produced by History Alive, is a live reenactment of the 1692 witchcraft examination of Bridget Bishop in which the audience serves as the jury. Viewers hear historical testimony, cross-examine witnesses and decide the verdict, and the company says no show is ever the same. Now in its 34th year, it bills itself as one of Salem’s premier historical attractions and is described as critically acclaimed.
The fall public season plays at Salem’s historic Old Town Hall, and summer shows have moved to the air-conditioned National Park Service Visitor Center auditorium. Private shows for groups are available year-round in Salem or at schools, places of worship and conferences. A live-actor and film hybrid edition, filmed at Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, brings the show to classrooms remotely, with costumed hosts from Ingersoll’s Ordinary.
What to Know
- The show has been featured on the Travel Channel, NPR and TLC.
- It earned multiyear Tripadvisor Certificates of Excellence.
- A 50-minute classroom version can include talkbacks on how Salem has been portrayed in popular culture, including The Crucible.
- The cast also hosts Kids’ Pub, a tavern-themed program, on select autumn Saturdays.
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