Synopsis
Johnny Belinda
Published by Dramatists Play Service
7 Female
In the middle of this isolated environment lives the even more isolated Belinda, a young deaf girl whom the backward villagers shun
Having never been taught to communicate, Belinda nonetheless demonstrates sensitivity and intelligence, both of which come to the attention of the village's new doctor who then decides to teach the girl sign language
While Belinda blossoms under his care, and a love relationship begins between them, she still falls prey to a local boy. The result is a child, Johnny Belinda, and it is in defense of her son that Belinda kills the boy's father
The resulting trial pits the entire village against the girl who only has the truth, and the doctor's love, on her side
A true "modern classic." Produced originally on Broadway, where it enjoyed immediate and long-run success. Johnny Belinda went on to become familiar to millions more through its award-winning motion picture and television presentations
Our edition includes specially created, simplified scene designs, plus detailed information regarding the eloquently expressive deaf-mute signs which are so important to the play