Goodnight by Francesca Pazniokas

(10 Minute Play) There’s a strange smell taking over Greta’s apartment building. When her super and neighbors refuse to acknowledge the stench, Greta’s idle curiosity turns into an obsession. She’s determined to find the source of the smell—and a moment of human connection in the city she calls home.
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Goodnight

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear:
    25 Jul. 2020
    “ A powerful piece about the investigation of a "communal smell" and the horrifying realization changes everything for them. Well done. ”
  • Shaun Leisher:
    21 Oct. 2019
    “ WOW!!! I've read plays before that look at how disconnected we all are but this does it in such a unique way and without going on about our obsession with technology. Cool way to reveal passage of time. Plus Greta's arc is so well written and the resolution both surprises and makes total sense. ”
  • Paul Vintner:
    20 Feb. 2019
    “ Unlike the mysterious foul smell the characters can't quite place, this piece is a whiff of fresh air that will make your mind effervesce. Strange, rueful, potent, and intoxicating... ”
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Character Information

Super and Neighbor may double, if needed.

  • Super
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Neighbor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Greta
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Alex
    20s or early 30s
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Rising Sun Performance Company
    ,
    2014

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    SPARK Creative Works
    ,
    2020
  • Professional
    ,
    Actors Theatre of Louisville
    ,
    2016

Awards

Finalist
,
Heideman Award
,
Actors Theatre of Louisville
,
2015