John Proctor Is the Villain
By Kimberly Belflower
October 2-18, 2026
TPAC’s Johnson Theater
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Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.
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Single tickets start at $38.50 and will go on sale on July 20th.
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Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
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This production has sensitive content, including mature language, depictions of grooming and abusive relationships, descriptions of sexual assault, racist and sexist microaggressions, haze, and flashing lights.
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ASL-interpreted and open-captioned performances are available on Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m.
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This production will take place at the Johnson Theater in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
ABOUT THE SHOW
What if the villain is not who we thought? In this biting dramatic comedy, a high school English class reexamines The Crucible and sparks a reckoning. As teenage girls debate John Proctor’s morality, their conversations expose uncomfortable truths about consent, credibility, and the stories society chooses to protect. From Kimberly Belflower comes a smart, timely, and deeply human play that asks, who benefits when we call someone a hero?
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Lauren Shouse
Choreographer: Melissa Steadman
Scenic Designer: Gary C. Hoff
Costume Designer: Melissa K. Durmon
Lighting Designer: Amber Whatley
Stage Manager: Benji Kern
Sound Designer: Nivedhan Singh
Intimacy Director: Madison Kisst
Assistant Stage Manager: Peyton White
Director of Production: Isaac Krispin
Technical Director: Chelsea Flowers
Wardrobe Supervisor: Kaitlin Steer