This is a multiday event from Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026.
| Where |
Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
356 Lafayette Street
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| When |
7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 16, 2026
- Oct 25, 2026
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Sarah Ruhl’s dark contemporary comedy follows Becky Nurse, a modern-day descendant of accused witch Rebecca Nurse in Salem. Becky’s been fired from her job at the local museum, troubled by her granddaughter’s boyfriend, is pining for a married man, and taking pain pills to cope after her daughter’s overdose. It seems hers is anything but a charmed life as Becky just tries to get by.
She looks to a local witch to help right her wrongs, leading to shocking, funny, and even disturbing results. Ruhl’s story reveals the real human beings inside the noise of history and how far one woman will go to hold onto what she holds dear.
Directed by Julie Kiernan
PERFORMANCES
October 16 and October 17, 7:30 pm
October 18, 2 pm
October 23, 7:30 pm and October 24, 7:30 pm
October 25, 2 pm
The Sunday, October 18 performance will be followed by a post-show conversation with the audience.
Friday, October 23 is Salem Night! Free admission for Salem residents with ID.
TICKETS
$15 general
$10 seniors
Free for all students with ID and under 18.
Admission is FREE for current Salem State students, faculty and staff with university ID.
This production is co-sponsored by the Sociology Department.
“Becky Nurse of Salem” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Contact
Accessibility
For access and accommodation information, visit our page on access or email access@salemstate.edu.