Just Weeks After Its Broadway Debut, Catch ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ at Saint Mary’s April 24–27
Directed by Bay Area performer and playwright Kimberly Ridgeway and staged at SMC’s LeFevre Theatre, this is a deeply passionate, touching, and bitingly funny comedy that captures a generation in mid-transformation.
The Saint Mary's College Theatre Program is proud to announce our upcoming production of John Proctor is the Villain, opening at Saint Mary’s College just two weeks after its Broadway debut. The play, written by Kimberly Belflower, will be directed by distinguished Bay Area performer, playwright, and director Kimberly Ridgeway. Performances will be in LeFevre Theatre from Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27.
Deeply passionate, touching and bitingly funny, this new comedy captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism, and fury, amidst a coming-of-age story.
The all-student ensemble features senior Roya Amirsheybani (she/her) as the dramatic and fiery Shelby, a student returning to school after a mysterious months-long absence. Junior Erin Colville (she/her) plays Raelynn, Shelby’s former best friend who is nursing a grudge.
Sophomore Erin Brady (she/her) plays the studious Beth; Junior Melody Ng (she/her) plays the loyal Ivy; and sophomore Olivia Burke (she/her) plays Nell, a “new kid” in town, recently moved from the big city. Senior Connor McGilvray (he/him) as Lee and first-year Aidan Kiernan (he/him) as Mason play their sometimes-oblivious classmates and love interests. Junior Carolyn Gersten (she/her) plays Ms. Gallagher, the empathetic young guidance counselor. Rounding out the ensemble are Ainsley Harada (she/her), Bianca Langlois (she/her), and Lance Fiss (he/him), as classmates, ensemble members, and understudies.
In a featured role, junior Ashton Medick (he/him) plays the smart, engaging, and perceptive Mr. Smith, the most popular teacher at the school. Senior Ka’Nayah Landers-Daniels (she/her) serves as the Stage Manager, the backstage leader and unsung hero of every production. The students’ majors range from Theatre: Performance and Theatre Studies to Justice, Community and Leadership, to Media Production, Politics, Finance, and Computer Science.
Please note: The program, which includes the full list of cast and crew, will be posted on by April 23.
Performance Dates and Ticket Info
Thursday, April 24, 8 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2 & 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.
Tickets are limited—reserve early
E-tickets: $10 SMC students; $15 SMC faculty and staff, non-SMC students; $20 general.
Purchase tickets online at at least 24 hours prior to performance. A limited number of tickets are available at the Box Office 30 minutes before curtain via cash/check only. Information: 925-631-4670 or tms8@stmarys-ca.edu