A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Last Night and the Night Before
Full-Length Play, Drama / 3w, 1m, 1girl(s)
When Monique and her 10-year-old daughter Samantha show up unexpectedly on her sister’s Brooklyn doorstep, it’s the beginning of the end for Rachel and her partner Nadima’s orderly lifestyle. Monique is on the run from deep trouble, her husband Reggie is nowhere to be seen, and Samantha becomes ever haunted by the life in southern Georgia she was forced to leave behind.
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Cast Size
3w, 1m, 1girl(s) -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
- Winner! 2015 Todd McNerney National Playwriting Contest
Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Present Day
- Setting A smartly decorated Brooklyn brownstone. Today.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“Last Night and the Night Before is a powerful portrait of family ties in crisis.” – Chicago Reader
“Last Night and the Night Before is stuff strong enough to make you laugh, cry and remain engaged throughout.” – Chicago Sun-Times
“A moving portrait of a Black family navigating a pivotal moment of transition.” – BroadwayWorld
“Last Night And The Night Before perfectly blends wit and intense emotions that will have you on the edge of your seat watching this... flawless production by the exceptional playwright Donnetta Lavinia Grays. It will definitely be one of our yearly top ten plays and is a Must-See!” – Let's Play Theatrical Reviews
Videos
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Teaser
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Audience Response
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Donnetta Lavinia Grays is the author of Where We Stand (Lucille Lortel, Drama League, AUDELCO and Broadway Black award nominee), Last Night and the Night Before, Warriors Don’t Cry, Laid to Rest and The Review or How to Eat Your Opposition. She is the recipient of The Whiting ...