John Proctor Is the Villain

John Proctor Is the Villain

John Proctor Is the Villain

John Proctor Is the Villain

John Proctor Is the Villain

Overview

At a high school in a one-stoplight town in Georgia, a group of lively teens navigate young love, sex ed and a few school scandals while studying a canonical play in English class. As the students delve into the American classic, they begin to question the play’s perspective and the validity of naming its hero. With deep wells of passion and biting humor, this dramatic comedy captures a generation mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury. Alternating between touching, unsettling and bitingly funny moments, these teens discover that their future is not bound by the past and that they have the power to change it all by writing their own coming-of-age story.

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Cautions

  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Cast Attributes: Ensemble Cast, Expandable Casting, Role(s) for Teen(s), Flexible Cast Size, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Kimberly Belflower

Kimberly Belflower is a playwright and educator originally from a small town in Appalachian Georgia. Plays include: John Proctor Is the Villain (2025 Broadway production, directed by Danya Taymor and starring Sadie Sink; 2024 Huntington Theatre Company, 2022 Studio Theatre, 2 ...
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