Inside the Artist’s Studio: Afflicted—Issues and Themes

    Explore important issues and themes of belonging, self-awareness and group identity raised in Laurie Brooks’ compelling new play for young people, “Afflicted: Daughters of Salem,” that explores the untold story of the Salem girls as a sort of prequel to “The Crucible.” To find a more detailed program description, program objectives, related national curriculum standards, learning activities, and a time-coded program agenda, click on the Educational Material tab. This program is targeted to students in grades six through ten.