Burn Her - A One-Act Salem Witch Trial Play

by Henry Kelly

It is the peak of the Salem Witch Trials...and Josephine has been placed on trial! Will she burn at the stake or will everyone in Salem go back to just chilling? (Cast Must Reflect The Diversity of America Today)

It is the peak of the Salem Witch Trials...and Josephine has been placed on trial! Will she burn at the stake or will everyone in Salem go back to just chilling? (Cast Must Reflect The Diversity of America Today)

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Burn Her - A One-Act Salem Witch Trial Play

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  • Cassandra Rose: Burn Her - A One-Act Salem Witch Trial Play by Henry Kelly
    “

    A fun romp through some LGBTQ absurdity. Don't mess with queer women, especially ones with metaphysical powers. This would make a great addition to any future ten minute play festivals!

    A fun romp through some LGBTQ absurdity. Don't mess with queer women, especially ones with metaphysical powers. This would make a great addition to any future ten minute play festivals!

    ”

Character Information

  • Josephine
    In Fear, Seductive, Sensual, Get's Shit Done.
    20s - 60s
    Any
    Female / Female Identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Thomas
    Leader of the Salem Court. Strong, powerful, angry.
    20s - 40s
    Any
    Male,
    Male / Male Identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mary
    Sweet. Worried. Caring.
    20s - 40s
    Any
    Female,
    Female identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Jane
    Strong willed. Passionate. In love.
    20s - 40s
    Any
    Female,
    Female identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Workshop, Q Youth Foundation, 2017

Production History

  • Professional, UTM, 2018
  • Professional, Q Youth Foundation, 2017

Awards

  • LGBT Hero Award
    Winner
    2016