The Night Witches
By Rachel Bublitz.
Product Code: N90000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 11 to 18w.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
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Synopsis
The Night Witches of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment flew in planes made of canvas and wood, and they dropped bombs on Germans every 15 minutes through the night to keep their enemy from sleeping. They were constantly being shuffled and moved to perform new duties; mechanics became navigators, navigators became pilots, and pilots became commanders. Nina and Vera have just finished their training as navigators and are moments away from their first combat mission. As they fight their nerves, the women around them use different means of bolstering their spirits, some more successfully than others. But when the time comes, to the sky they must go. Tonight, however, is different than any night they’ve faced before—their enemy has employed a new tactic taking them completely by surprise. Using movement, song and lyrically styled dialogue, we follow these brave women through one fateful evening during the war.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code N90000
- Minimum Cast Size 11
- Min. Royalty Rate $100.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 80 min
- Staging Unit set.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | Touring Group
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781619592438
Customer Reviews
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
For the plane wing, I sewed a sheet of fabric with slots for the girls to put dowels in, which allowed them to keep the fabric straight and tilt it different directions. I used a cheap battery-powered ceiling fan for the propeller which worked great!
Media Reviews
“An atmospheric delight.” —Front Row Reviewers
“Captures the passion, courage and vulnerability of these women.” —The Salt Lake Tribune
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severns Theatre | Kirksville | MO | 10/01/2026 | 10/04/2026 |
| Center for the Arts Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | FL | 10/08/2026 | 10/10/2026 |
| The Contemporary Theater Company | South Kingstown | RI | 09/03/2027 | 09/18/2027 |
Downloads
| File Description | File Format | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Poster | Download |
Poster Suggestions
- Each poster includes a text box which allows you to customize it with your production information. Once a poster has been opened, position your mouse over the lower third portion until you see a label with instructions on entering your production information. Use the Text Select Tool to customize your poster.
- You can print the poster in its original format and hand write your information.
- Your local copy shop should be able to create prints from a file saved to disk. They might even be able to increase the size of the poster for you (although some loss of resolution will occur).
Synopsis
The Night Witches of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment flew in planes made of canvas and wood, and they dropped bombs on Germans every 15 minutes through the night to keep their enemy from sleeping. They were constantly being shuffled and moved to perform new duties; mechanics became navigators, navigators became pilots, and pilots became commanders. Nina and Vera have just finished their training as navigators and are moments away from their first combat mission. As they fight their nerves, the women around them use different means of bolstering their spirits, some more successfully than others. But when the time comes, to the sky they must go. Tonight, however, is different than any night they’ve faced before—their enemy has employed a new tactic taking them completely by surprise. Using movement, song and lyrically styled dialogue, we follow these brave women through one fateful evening during the war.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code N90000
- Minimum Cast Size 11
- Min. Royalty Rate $100.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 80 min
- Staging Unit set.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | Touring Group
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781619592438
Customer Reviews
I work at an all girls' school and The Night Witches was a fantastic show for us -- it gave the students an opportunity to show their passion, courage, and ferocity onstage, and both the actors and the audiences were intrigued by the historical context. I tend to avoid shows that are too abstract, but I feel like this show is a perfect blend of realism and nonrealism, with beautiful poetic elements
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
For the plane wing, I sewed a sheet of fabric with slots for the girls to put dowels in, which allowed them to keep the fabric straight and tilt it different directions. I used a cheap battery-powered ceiling fan for the propeller which worked great!
Media Reviews
“An atmospheric delight.” —Front Row Reviewers
“Captures the passion, courage and vulnerability of these women.” —The Salt Lake Tribune
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severns Theatre | Kirksville | MO | 10/01/2026 | 10/04/2026 |
| Center for the Arts Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | FL | 10/08/2026 | 10/10/2026 |
| The Contemporary Theater Company | South Kingstown | RI | 09/03/2027 | 09/18/2027 |
Downloads
| File Description | File Format | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Poster | Download |
Poster Suggestions
- Each poster includes a text box which allows you to customize it with your production information. Once a poster has been opened, position your mouse over the lower third portion until you see a label with instructions on entering your production information. Use the Text Select Tool to customize your poster.
- You can print the poster in its original format and hand write your information.
- Your local copy shop should be able to create prints from a file saved to disk. They might even be able to increase the size of the poster for you (although some loss of resolution will occur).
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