John Proctor is the Villain
February 25 – March 28, 2027
Philadelphia Premiere
By Kimberly Belflower
Directed by Rebecca Wright
Synopsis
At a rural Georgia high school, a group of juniors are just trying to survive sex ed, hallway gossip, and the chaos of growing up. But when their English class begins reading The Crucible, the classroom becomes a battleground for the truth as the students start asking uncomfortable questions about Salem and the men history calls heroes. Fueled by pop music, humor, and a fierce desire to be heard this new play captures a generation in the middle of reckoning with the past and claiming its own voice.
Community Events
Pay-What-You-Choose
Final Dress Rehearsal Performance Benefitting a local partner organization
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 7:00 PM | In-person donations accepted
Teen Night
$15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night
Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Student Matinee
Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
Friday, March 5, 2027 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Talkbacks
Join a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks
Post-Show on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 PM and Thursday, March 25, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Special Performance Information
Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, March 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, March 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 2:00 PM