5f, 5m, 1 non-specific (standard version only), can be expanded to 33+. Any gender can play any role.
Feel free to cast any gender in any role. The suggested doubling used in the original production for 11 actors can be found in the front of the script. Utilize as many actors and mix / match roles to suit your needs.
An eighth grader who got way too into her class lesson plan on the Crucible. Eventually realizes history’s fun facts may not be so fun.
A conniving, greedy soul who will do what it takes to get what he wants. His plot goes awry immediately, but he does his best to keep up with it throughout the play.
A spineless, petty narcissist of a Reverend who cares most about his personal needs, gains, and firewood. He demands a respect no one gives him, at least until he becomes the defacto spiritual leader braving the new discovered evil within the village.
A rigid Puritan minister. A real fire & brimstone type. An author who really needs to sell more pamphlets, and knows how to scare his audience. His dad maybe didn’t hug him enough.
A real everyman, leading actor type. Loves a good powerful monologue.
A twelve year old girl who has seen some stuff. Intelligent, perhaps too intelligent for her own good.
The Reverend’s daughter. Full of confidence and nerves and the proper fear of God.
An awkward teenager of the village. She struggles with public speaking and also public accusings of her neighbors of being witches.
A frightening child - very intense. A bit like she crawled out of a horror movie.
Your stereotypical witch living her life. Has some concerns about being discovered, but isn’t too worried.
Your stereotypical wizard. Is loving this Salem place.
A messy street vagrant. Loves the sound of her own name.
A rather ordinary woman who finds herself on the wrong side of the law.
A real show biz type. An older woman who joins in on the accusing, realizing that’s a pretty safe way to not be accused.
A village woman who has been through this before. Tired, confused, hoping for the best.
Quick to point fingers. Is always sending thoughts and prayers, and wants everyone to know it.
A simple farmer with not many opinions.
A simple farmer without too many opinions.
A simple farmer with one concern: farming rye.
The kindest, oldest woman in Salem. Great at bringing a room full of people together.
An even rigid-er puritan minister. A powerful, commanding presence.
An amalgamation of various magistrates, judges, and more. A monster delivering their own form of justice.
An old doctor who really loves getting paid.
A member of the Salem congregation with lots of loud and aggressive opinions.
A constable lacking confidence and conviction. Really wants to get paid above all else, but doesn’t love people being angry at him.
A man on his deathbed, until he isn’t.
A dandy English gentleman. Not a lot of government experience.
A Massachusetts man who wants to get to the bottom of his wife’s illness and is pretty sure it's witches.
A Bostonian with a wicked accent and some questions.
A Bostonian with a wicked accent and lots of money.
A weird member of the congregation. Excited to be able to speak and for people to listen.
A person who holds up a sign. Has strong notions towards the level of applause.
A villager with some accusations to throw around.
Your typical casual immortal being. Doesn’t like that their name is mixed in with this whole Salem thing. SATAN only appears in the standard version, and not in the high school version. You understand.
