

City of Dreadful Night
Don Nigro
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.
"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
| Character |
|---|
| LILAH 20s to 30s. Her nice attire and demeanor belie her |
| SECRETARY 20s to 50s. The |
| BOOKKEEPER 20s to 40s. Tightly |
| FOREMAN 20s to 40s. Menacing |
| NED 30s to 40s. Seems bland |
| JO Late 20s to 40s. Also a |
Nighthawks is a American comedy play written by Lynn Rosen and published by Samuel French in New York (2002).
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