John Proctor Is the Villain
By Kimberly Belflower
March 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 2025
William Inge Memorial Theatre
From fragile to feisty, a group of rural high schoolers navigate bodily autonomy amid personal transformation as they study Arthur Miller's 1953 play, The Crucible. This new comedy confronts the gendered valence of reputational redemption and puts a contemporary twist on the idiom "witch hunt." Fueled by fury as well as friendship, teenagers overcome their fear of speaking out and gain agency over their own stories. This coming-of-age story delves into betrayal, coercion, and the question, "Whose story do you believe?"
This production includes adult language and themes. It may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Creative Team
Directed by Jane Barnette
Scenic Design by Josh Gilpin
Costume Design by Lacey Marr
Lighting Design by Riley Sansbury
Dramaturgy by Tiffani Brooks Hagan
Music Composed by Mack McLaughlin
Stage Management by Nya Rippert
Cast
Carter Smith - Casey Schenk
Bailey Gallagher - Katelyn Arnold
Shelby Holcomb (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - Olly Mitchell
Shelby Holcomb (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - Lucinda Damon-Davis
Beth Powell (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - River Ott
Beth Powell (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - Adeline Rome
Nell Shaw (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - Ashanti Green
Nell Shaw (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - Jachelle Jones
Ivy Watkins (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - Sylvia VanDenPlas
Ivy Watkins (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - Alex Reimer
Raelynn Nix (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - Taylor Getz
Raelynn Nix (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - Vidhi Bhakta
Mason Adams (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - Britton Zavala
Mason Adams (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - James Kensinger
Lee Turner (3/7, 3/11, 3/13) - Connor Cooper
Lee Turner (3/8, 3/9, 3/12) - Cade Nelson
Patron Information
- Due to the intimate nature of the Inge Theatre there will be no late seating for this production.
- There is no reserved seating for this production. Patrons who use wheelchairs or need other seating accommodations may contact the box office to make specific arrangements.
- If a performance is sold out, we will start an in-person waiting list one hour before curtain for any seats that become available. Please contact the box office for more information.