THE NIGHT WATCHER: VIRTUAL READING

written and performed by CHARLAYNE WOODARD

Originally presented in our 2009/10 Season at 59E59 Theaters, The Night Watcher is an auto-biographical, one-woman play by actress-playwright Charlayne Woodard. Simultaneously a best friend, advisor, confidant, and sage to the many young people who call her “Auntie,” Charlayne Woodard is childless only by biological standards. Told with penetrating grace and candor, Woodard beautifully weaves together stories of the ordinary and extraordinary ways she has mentored the children in her life. Declared “thoughtful, vivid, entertaining, and poignant” in its original run, The Night Watcher is an intimate look at the various definitions of parenthood.

Opening Night will include an exclusive post-performance talkback and online celebration via Zoom with members of the cast and artistic staff.

Run time: 1 hour and 45 minutes, including intermission