Casting Spells or Casting Doubt: The Performance of Witchery in the Trials

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In the history of witch hunts and trials, one event that remains notorious to this day is the Salem witch trials. These trials took place in colonial Massachusetts in the late 17th century and resulted in the execution of 20 people, mostly women, on charges of witchcraft. The witch trials were a dark chapter in American history, marked by mass hysteria, paranoia, and a complete disregard for justice. As we look back on this tragic period, it is important to understand the context in which these trials occurred. The Salem community was deeply religious, and the Puritan beliefs of the time held that witchcraft was a real and dangerous threat. This fear was further fueled by the ongoing conflicts with Native American tribes and the constant threat of attack.


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This fear was further fueled by the ongoing conflicts with Native American tribes and the constant threat of attack. The trials began in January 1692 when two young girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams, began exhibiting strange behavior, including fits, convulsions, and accusations of being bewitched. Soon, several more girls began to display similar symptoms, and the community was gripped by fear and panic.

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Last Updated: Saturday, October 21, 2023

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Current and Future Carnival Cruise Directors By Ship:
These names and contract dates were pulled from the schedule on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Please keep in mind this listing is subject to change. Check Carnival's link included above for the latest info. I will try to update this page weekly.

  • Alex Siegler: 8/24/2023 - 11/02/2023
  • Amber Lynne Celen: 10/25/2023 - 1/11/2024
  • Lawrence West: 1/11/2023 - 4/18/2024
  • Andrew Mercer: 4/8/2024 - 6/22/2024

  • Lee Mason: 9/9/2023 - 1/14/2024
  • Joseph Boyes: 1/10/2024 - 1/21/2024
  • Chris Williams: 1/7/2024 - 3/10/2024
  • Lee Mason: 3/20/2024 - 7/7/2024
  • Robby Howell: 10/12/2023 - 1/19/2024
  • Georgia Craig: 1/12/2024 - 2/19/2024
  • Adriaan Van Wyk: 8/26/2023 - 11/12/2023
  • Tyler Meehan: 11/4/2023 - 2/4/2024
  • Andrew Mercer: 1/27/2024 - 4/6/2024
  • Tyler Meehan: 4/6/2024 - 7/27/2024
  • Georgia Craig: 7/21/2024 - 1/11/2025
  • Gabriel Coppolla: 8/26/2023 - 1/18/2024
  • Zachary Paiement-Dockrill: 1/13/2024 - 4/15/2024
  • Gabriel Coppolla: 4/11/2024 - 5/13/2024
  • Zachary Paiment-Dockrill: 5/13/2024 - 8/15/2024
  • Andrew Mercer: 5/4/2023 - 11/11/2023
  • Cruise Director TBA: 11/11/2023 - 2/12/2024
  • Erin Weigand: 2/12/2024 - 6/17/2024
  • Jake Miller: 8/20/2023 - 11/05/2023
  • Leilani Ross: 10/29/2023 - 1/14/2024
  • Cam Chavis: 1/7/2024 - 5/24/2024
  • Leon Smith: 8/05/2023 - 11/11/2023
  • Joseph Boyes: 11/05/2023 - 2/03/2024
  • Leon Smith: 1/14/2024 - 5/11/2024
  • Kyndall Fire: 11/26/2023 - End Date To Be Determined
  • Cam Chavis: 6/04/2023 - 10/22/2023
  • Lia Stivers: 10/14/2023 - 1/14/2024
  • Dustin Gabriel: 1/7/2024 - 4/27/2024
  • Cruise Director TBD: 4/27/2024 - 5/23/2024
  • Chris Williams: 5/23/2024 - End Date Not Determined
  • Stjepan Neral: 10/13/2023 - 1/5/2024
  • Adam Gilbert: 1/15/2024 - 6/9/2024
  • Jasper Wade: 6/2/2024 - 8/4/2024
  • Simon London: 9/8/2023 - 11/19/2023
  • Rainer Scholtz: 11/12/2023 - 1/28/2024
  • Louis Clare: 1/21/2024 - 3/28/2024
  • Simon London: 3/24/2024 - 7/25/2024
  • Marty Pitts: 7/18/2024 - 11/17/2024
  • Michael D'Auria: 9/24/2023 - 1/21/2024
  • Jake Miller: 1/13/2024 - 5/19/2024​
  • Jake Miller: 7/14/2024 - 11/10/2024
  • Jacky Tang: 7/01/2023 - 11/18/2023
  • Jonathan "Cookie" Adams: 11/4/2023 - 2/3/2024
  • Joseph Boyes: 1/23/2024 - 2/3/2024
  • TJ Partida: 1/27/2024 - 5/25/2024
  • Jacky Tang: 5/19/2024 - 7/14/2024
  • TJ Partida: 7/14/2024 - 11/16/2024
  • Louis Clare: 7/24/2023 - 11/25/2023
  • Felipe Serrina Do Couto: 11/21/2023 - 3/26/2024 ​
  • Christian "Deon" Williams: 7/15/2023 - 10/15/2023
  • Gerry Berrones: 10/7/2023 - 1/7/2024
  • Christian "Deon" Williams: 1/7/2024 - 5/11/2024
  • John Loney: 10/24/2023 - 2/19/2024
  • Amber Lynne Celen: 2/15/2024 - 6/16/2024
  • Frankie Portera: 5/22/2023 - 11/12/2023
  • To Be Announced: 11/12/2023- 2/4/2024
  • Frankie Portera: 2/4/2024 - 6/16/2024
  • Ricardo Alfonso Betancourt Lopez: 9/18/2023 - 1/19/2024
  • Lia Stivers: 3/15/2024 - 7/15/2024
  • Erin Weigand: 8/15/2023 - 12/03/2023
  • Alex Siegler: 11/25/2023 - 02/03/2024
  • Alex Siegler: 3/30/2024 - 7/30/2024
  • Marty Pitts: 7/31/2023 - 11/11/2023
  • Savannah Mitchell: 11/9/2023 - 03/03/2024
  • Georgia Craig: 9/9/2023 - 12/11/2023
  • Charlie Bates: 12/2/2023 - 2/1/2024
  • Georgia Craig: 2/22/2024 - 5/23/2024
  • Gabriel Coppolla: 5/15/2024 - 8/10/2024
  • Gabriel Coppolla: 9/30/2024 - 1/11/2025
  • James Love: 10/14/2023 - 2/12/2024
  • Jasper Wade: 2/8/2024 - 4/13/2024
  • James Love: 4/13/2024 - 8/12/2024
  • Jasper Wade: 10/16/2023 - 1/4/2024
  • Austin Morris: 1/4/2024 - 4/6/2024
  • Louis Clare: 4/1/2024 - 6/10/2024
  • Louis Clare: 7/8/2024 - 11/2/2024
  • Joseph Boyes: 8/31/2023 - 10/28/2023
  • Marq Anthony: 10/28/2023 - 3/3/2024
  • Jacky Tang: 2/23/2024 - 5/6/2024
  • Marq Anthony: 5/6/2024 - 9/7/2024
  • Lee Mason: 8/31/2024 - 1/12/2025
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  • TJ Partida: 7/29/2023 - 11/10/2023
  • Lawrence West: 11/4/2023 - 1/8/2024
  • Marty Pitts: 1/31/2024 - 6/15/2024
About Carnival's Cruise Director Schedule:

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Does the schedule change?
The schedule can change at any point in time. For this reason, I do not recommend booking a cruise solely to have a certain cruise director because I do not want you to be disappointed if the schedule changes. I do understand that having a well liked cruise director is a great reason to want a certain cruise, but just realize things could change with the schedule. You may show up to the cruise ship on embarkation day and find a completely different person as cruise director than the schedule reflects. Sometimes last minute changes may be made.

What if my ship has a TBA cruise director?
This most likely means that Carnival has not finalized who will be on your cruise at a particular date. Generally, the TBAs are filled in advance of a cruise leaving. Even if for some reason your cruise didn't have a true cruise director someone onboard would probably act as the cruise director which would mean no visible impact would be seen by guests. In some cases Carnival shows a TBA as a blank space in the schedule.

How far out does the schedule go?
Since Carnival's schedule is updated frequently this could change. Generally for most ships, the planned cruise director up until late 2023 or early 2024. If you are looking back for 2024 cruise director information I recommend checking back in the upcoming months. Just keep checking back is my recommendation!

What does it mean when my ship has dates that look like two cruise directors are onboard?
Typically this means your Carnival Cruise ship is about to change cruise directors. Sometimes Carnival will send the next cruise director onto the ship a little early so they can learn the ropes and plan. You may get some entertainment from both cruise directors in this case, but typically the cruise director that has already been on the ship will be the main presence. It could vary!

Which Carnival ships does the cruise director schedule cover?
The Carnival Cruise Director schedule covers all Carnival ships. This includes the Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Dream, Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Venezia, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration. and Carnival Jubilee. The Carnival Firenze's cruise director is not yet announced as the ship is scheduled to join Carnival's fleet in 2024.

Is there an entertainment director schedule for Carnival Cruise ships?
The entertainment director onboard is usually mostly behind the scenes. There used to be an entertainment director schedule, but Carnival does not publish this schedule anymore.

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The girls named three women as the sources of their afflictions – Tituba, a slave from Barbados, Sarah Good, a poor beggar, and Sarah Osborne, an elderly woman. These three accused women were the first to be arrested and put on trial. What followed was a cascade of accusations, arrests, and trials, as the hysteria spread throughout the community. Many innocent people, particularly women, were accused of witchcraft based on flimsy evidence, hearsay, or personal vendettas. The trials turned into a spectacle, with public hearings and examinations where the accused were subjected to invasive searches and torturous practices such as the infamous "witches' teat test". It's important to note that these trials occurred within a legal framework and were presided over by appointed judges and officials. However, the court system failed to provide fair trials and due process. Hearsay, spectral evidence, and confessions obtained through fear and coercion were considered valid evidence, and the accused had little to no chance of mounting a defense. As the number of accused grew, the trials became more chaotic and unjust. Families were torn apart as accusations were leveled against husbands, wives, and children. Neighbors turned against each other, accusing one another of witchcraft to save themselves. The trials reached their peak in August 1692, with the hanging of eight people on Gallows Hill. The Salem witch trials finally came to an end in early 1693, when the governor of Massachusetts stepped in to stop the proceedings. By then, the damage had been done – innocent lives were lost, families were destroyed, and the community was left in a state of shock and guilt. The legacy of the Salem witch trials is one of a cautionary tale – a reminder of how fear, hysteria, and intolerance can lead to grave injustices. It serves as a stark reminder that even in a society built on the principles of justice and fairness, we must remain vigilant against the forces that seek to scapegoat and persecute the innocent. Today, the witch trials are remembered and commemorated as a dark moment in American history. The events have inspired countless books, plays, and films, seeking to shed light on this tragic chapter and ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes of our past..

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