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Hear the testimony. Cross-examine the witnesses. Decide the outcome. Live, interactive, and critically acclaimed. Play your part in history!<\/p>\n

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The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft, and YOU are on the Puritan jury. Hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses, and decide the verdict.<\/p>\n

Cry Innocent is a live, theatrical reenactment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Performed on select Saturdays at 3:00 pm<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Prices<\/strong>
\nGeneral Admission (ages 11+): $26
\nSeniors (62+): $25
\nChildren (under 10): FREE<\/p>\n

Advance tickets recommended\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to purchase<\/h3>\n

These Performances take place in the auditorium at the
\nSalem Armory Visitor Center
\n2 New Liberty Street Salem, MA 01970
\n978-224-2036<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hear the testimony. Cross-examine the witnesses. Decide the outcome. Live, interactive, and critically acclaimed. Play your part in history! The year is 1692. 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