The Crucible is a 1953 play by Arthur Miller that dramatizes the Salem witch trials of 1692 as an allegory for the McCarthyism anti-communist purges of the 1950s. The story is set in a rigid Puritan society where teenage girls, led by the manipulative Abigail Williams, accuse their neighbors of witchcraft, leading to mass hysteria, false confessions, and executions. The play explores themes of fear, hysteria, and the destructive nature of fanaticism and intolerance.  

Mission Statement:

The Rockaway Theatre Company, Inc. is a not-for- profit NYS 501C3 organization located at Fort Tilden in The National Park Service Gateway National Recreation Area. We strive to improve the quality of life for residents of Rockaway and surrounding communities by bringing them live quality entertainment at a nominal cost. Over the course of the last twenty years, we have earned a reputation for presenting the best that any community theater has to offer. 

We believe that everyone deserves the pleasure of having quality, affordable live theater in their lives. We welcome the support and generosity of those who are interested in providing financial assistance in these endeavors.

Please direct any questions to [email protected]

This venue offers limited wheelchair accessible seating, only 2 per performance

COVID 19:At present we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination.Masks are recommended for audience members but are no longer required.Please be advised that COVID protocols are based upon threat levels and may change with very brief notice.

Please visit the Rockawaytheatrecompany.org for any additional updates.