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Nighthawks

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  4w, 4m

Lynn Rosen

"Leaves one laughing with, not at, these attractive and sad loners.... A passionate dance that's a pleasure to watch." - New York Times

"Brilliant and smashing success." - Chicago Tribune

Nighthawks

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
Inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, including "Nighthawks," "Sunlight in a Cafeteria," "Conference at Night" and "Summertime," this funny, sober play captures a night in the lives of eight lonely city dwellers desperate to connect with another person. For weeks, Jo and Ned watched each other from their windows. When they finally meet, will expectations be met? Jim and Mitzi have a dramatic first encounter at a cafeteria, but are they who they say they are? Three disgruntled office workers plot a surprise for the boss, but the surprise may be on them.
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Performing Groups

LILAH - 20s to 30s. Her nice attire and demeanor belie her job. Tries to make her life seem better than it is, searching for something/someone that can give her comfort. Hopeful.

MITZI (Woman) - 20s to 30s. Fresh. Energetic. Dramatic.

JIM (Man) - 20s to 30s. Is as honest as he looks.

SECRETARY - 20s to 50s. The most skeptical of the bunch. A real tough talker.

BOOKKEEPER-20s to 40s. Tightly wound. Thinks he's smarter than he is.

FOREMAN - 20s to 40s. Menacing looking. Blue collar. Not the brightest star in the sky.

NED - 30s to 40s. Seems bland and beaten down on the surface but has a quirky, lively imagination and is a romantic at heart.

JO - Late 20s to 40s. Also a bit beaten by life but still has hope and dreams. More of a realist than Ned.

  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)

Media

"Leaves one laughing with, not at, these attractive and sad loners.... A passionate dance that's a pleasure to watch." - New York Times

"Brilliant and smashing success." - Chicago Tribune

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Lynn Rosen

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