Cast: 4 women, 6 men
Female
BETSY BELL, 16, a pretty country girl
LUCY BELL, 30s-40s, BETSY’S mother
WITCH, a spirit. Also plays: KATE BATTS, a neighbor
OLIVE JOHNSTON, JAMES’ wife. Also plays: CYPOCRYPHY, a spirit
Male
JOHN BELL, 40s-50s, a farmer, BETSY’S father
JOHN BELL, JR, early 20s, BETSY’S brother
JOSHUA GARDNER, 17, a neighbor boy
JAMES JOHNSTON, a neighboring farmer. Also plays: BLACK DOG, a spirit
CALVIN JOHNSTON, JAMES’ younger brother. Also plays: JERUSALEM, a spirit
REVEREND SUGG FORT, a young Baptist minister. Also plays: MATHEMATICS, a spirit
Music: Folk/Bluegrass, scored for Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo/Mandolin and String Bass
Musical Difficulty: Intermediate
Technical Requirements: Minimal set, some special effects suggested
Suggested Audience: Adults