John Proctor is the Villain

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In present day Appalachian Georgia, a high school class explores the seminal American classic, The Crucible. As scandal swirls in their community and old heroes are unmasked, the English assignment becomes uncomfortably relevant for the students. The line between witch and heroine blurs in this post-Me Too examination of power, love...

*EDUCATIONAL LICENSES/PERUSAL SCRIPTS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH BROADWAY LICENSING*

In present day Appalachian Georgia, a high school class explores the seminal American classic, The Crucible. As scandal swirls in their community and old heroes are unmasked, the English assignment becomes uncomfortably relevant for the students. The line between witch and heroine blurs in this post-Me Too examination of power, love, and sex education.

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  • Amber Dunton: John Proctor is the Villain

    I had the pleasure of seeing "John Proctor Is the Villain" on Broadway at the recommendation of a friend, who had seen it 3 times because she goes to NYU and would get rush tickets. It was phenomenal and is a fantastic example of adaptation, not as dramatic staging, but as an artistic re-examination of the narratives we think we know. My script I bought at the theatre shop and got signed at the stage door, is one of my prized possessions.

    I had the pleasure of seeing "John Proctor Is the Villain" on Broadway at the recommendation of a friend, who had seen it 3 times because she goes to NYU and would get rush tickets. It was phenomenal and is a fantastic example of adaptation, not as dramatic staging, but as an artistic re-examination of the narratives we think we know. My script I bought at the theatre shop and got signed at the stage door, is one of my prized possessions.

  • Hadley Shipley: John Proctor is the Villain

    I read this in 2018 and haven't shut up about it ever since; I was dealing with my own trauma around SA and it made me feel heard at a time when I could barely speak. In college, my Directing 2 teacher talked about how John Proctor in the Crucible sucks and I shot up like a bolt; I told him, "YOU HAVE TO READ THIS SCRIPT - IT'S ON NPX!" A few years later I saw they're putting it on in their season and I was overjoyed. Thanks for your work, and thanks for helping me find my voice.

    I read this in 2018 and haven't shut up about it ever since; I was dealing with my own trauma around SA and it made me feel heard at a time when I could barely speak. In college, my Directing 2 teacher talked about how John Proctor in the Crucible sucks and I shot up like a bolt; I told him, "YOU HAVE TO READ THIS SCRIPT - IT'S ON NPX!" A few years later I saw they're putting it on in their season and I was overjoyed. Thanks for your work, and thanks for helping me find my voice.

  • Cary Simowitz: John Proctor is the Villain

    Saw this play on Broadway tonight. It was absolutely incredible. Bravo!!

    Saw this play on Broadway tonight. It was absolutely incredible. Bravo!!

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characters: 3M / 6W
Carter Smith – teacher, mid-30s. charming and thoughtful. he’s a great teacher.
Shelby Holcomb – student, 16, F. people have always underestimated her.
Beth Powell – student, 17, F. nervous and ambitious, but mostly nervous.
Nell Shaw – student, 17, F. from Atlanta.
Ivy Watkins – student, 16, F. sheltered. from old Southern money.
Raelynn Nix – student, 16. razor-sharp but doesn’t realize it.
Mason Adams – student, 17, M. on the basketball team.
Lee Turner – student, 16. M. a carhartt-wearing good ol’ boy.
Bailey Gallagher – counselor, 24. it’s her first real job out of college. she’s doing her best.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Ojai Playwrights Conference, Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Farm Theater, Year 2018
  • Type Commission, Organization The Farm Theater, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Furman University, Year 2019
  • Type University, Organization Rollins College, Year 2019
  • Type University, Organization Centre College, Year 2018

Awards

  • Kilroys List
    2019