John Proctor is the Villain

by Kimberly Belflower

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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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John Proctor is the Villain

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  • Ally Duvak: John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower
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    Riveting, realistic saga of teenagerdom.

    Riveting, realistic saga of teenagerdom.

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  • Noah Good: John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower
    “

    Saw this at The Huntington in Boston today. Such an incredible, incredible script. I really admired the naturalistic dialogue - she captures all the false starts and hesitation that come with speech (especially as a teenager). Tackles difficult topics and debates with nuance and care. Comedic and deeply heartfelt. Extremely relatable as someone who was a teenage girl in 2018 and was having these conversations with classmates.

    Saw this at The Huntington in Boston today. Such an incredible, incredible script. I really admired the naturalistic dialogue - she captures all the false starts and hesitation that come with speech (especially as a teenager). Tackles difficult topics and debates with nuance and care. Comedic and deeply heartfelt. Extremely relatable as someone who was a teenage girl in 2018 and was having these conversations with classmates.

    ”
  • Alex Paredes-Ruíz: John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower
    “

    I've either seen (or read) so many versions of this play over the past year, including its recent 2024 production at Huntington Theatre Company, and it's always left me sobbing, listening to Lorde on the way home. It's nothing short of an absolutely stunning play that takes its character's truths so seriously while acknowledging the quirks that come with coming-of-age. The play is speculative in its imagining, and arguably demanding, of worlds better than was given—a world where one moves and dance to a new sound.

    I've either seen (or read) so many versions of this play over the past year, including its recent 2024 production at Huntington Theatre Company, and it's always left me sobbing, listening to Lorde on the way home. It's nothing short of an absolutely stunning play that takes its character's truths so seriously while acknowledging the quirks that come with coming-of-age. The play is speculative in its imagining, and arguably demanding, of worlds better than was given—a world where one moves and dance to a new sound.

    ”
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Development History

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

Production History

  • University, Centre College, 2018
  • University, Rollins College, 2019
  • University, Furman University, 2019

Awards

  • Kilroys List
    2019