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Overview

Synopsis

Heiress Elaine Wheeler is haunted by the horrific memory of her first husband’s affair and death, both of which she discovered at the same time. Afflicted with lifelong insomnia and aimlessly wandering her New York City townhouse one night, she sees something horrific in the building across the street. But nobody can find any evidence that what she saw actually happened. Her tender husband John and best friend Blanche try to convince Elaine that she is letting her nerves get the best of her, but the eccentric neighbor Appleby and testy German maid Helga start to hint that what is going on may not be what it seems. Lucille Fletcher’s Night Watch is equal parts film noir and psychological thriller with a gripping lead role for a strong female actor.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1972
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A townhouse sitting room in New York City, 1972
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Ideal For
Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Star Vehicle Female, College/University, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Elaine Wheeler

Lead

Female

Non-singer

John Wheeler

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Curtis Appleby

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Blanche Cooke

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Dr. Tracey Lake

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Helga

Ensemble

Female

Non-singer

Vanelli

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Lieutenant Walker

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Sam Hoke

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright