←Recommendations of 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 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.

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

I mean we all know this show is incredible! As someone who went to high school in 2018 very close to where the show is basically set, and LOVED Green Light by Lorde, this is one of my all time favs!

I cannot stop thinking about the last scene of this play. Electric and relatable, Belflower has written a play that gives voice to the teenage girl experience, Glee references and all. I saw the Broadway production, and the group of teenagers sitting behind me reacted as if they were seeing a rock concert--as they should!

I was fortunate to see the excellent Broadway production of this terrific play which explores metoo and teenagers with intelligence, heart and sly humor and also celebrates the power of young women to make change. Along with its utterly convincing characters and dialogue, another remarkable feat of this play is its ability to fill a theater with young people, something I witnessed and which made me feel hopeful for the future of theater. Brava!

Just recently saw on Broadway and I cannot stop thinking about it. Poignant, but personal, funny, full of heart, but also the fire of a teenage girl. So fantastically and unfortunately timely.

I saw this on Broadway recently and given its many Tony nominations, today felt like a great day to write a recommendation! I love its authentic teenage dialogue, and that it doesn't leave its adult characters by the wayside either -- all the people in this play, of all ages, are compelling and intriguing to follow. The character of Beth in particular has a fascinating and complex journey. This play stayed with me, and I have continued to think about this story and reflect on it weeks later.

Riveting, realistic saga of teenagerdom.

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.