Night Watch

Play

Writers: Lucille Fletcher

Overview

Show Information

Category
Play
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
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, young adult, mature adult characters

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.

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