Sparta Jeff Gottlieb, a senior at Sparta High, is playing the role of John Proctor in “The Crucible,” with performances on Nov. 2, 3 and 4. Jeff is an aspiring actor, who was nominated for the 2006 New Jersey Governor’s School for Theatre. He has participated in the Westminster College Summer Musical Theatre Program, studied with the New York Film Academy Acting for Film, and sung at the Penn State Summer Music Program and the Boston Conservatory Vocal Institute. Jeff performs in all of the school musicals, dramas and talent shows, as well as singing in the Select Choirs, Sussex County Chorus and the All-State Chorus. Jeff also plays clarinet in the Honors Wind Ensemble. Jeff plans on studying engineering and theatre arts in college, with hopes of pursuing acting, singing and theatre opportunities in the future.