The Night Watcher
July 1 - July 27, 2008
Mandell Weiss Forum
A Page To Stage Workshop Production

Written by and Starring Charlayne Woodard

*Recommended for ages 12 and over for strong language & profanity


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Los Angeles, 2007...Charlayne Woodard has a wonderful husband, a well-dressed dog named Atticus Finch and a glowing career as an actress and playwright. She also has 30 kids.

As their beloved "Auntie," Charlayne shepherds her brood of children through the perils of modern childhood with an open heart and a ready ear. Overloaded with information in a world that challenges them to grow up too quickly, Charlayne's kids find a safe haven in which to open up, give themselves a break and just be themselves. Meet these remarkable kids through Charlayne's delightful and touching stories of their greatest fears and personal triumphs. Acting as their confidant, number one fan and coach, Charlayne provides what all children should have in their lives — a loving mentor who puts dreams in their heads, keeps their secrets and protects them in an uncertain world.

Following in the Playhouse tradition of presenting original and moving one-person shows, Charlayne enlivens the stage in this magical, crazy and funny ride. You'll feel like a part of the family in this high-octane, engaging one-woman performance.

Charlayne Woodard
Award-winning actor and playwright Charlayne Woodard's first solo play Pretty Fire premiered in San Diego at La Jolla Playhouse in 1999 and received LA Drama Critics and NAACP awards for best play and best playwright. She has since garnered an an Obie Award for her performance in In the Blood and been nominated for Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her role in the original company of Ain't Misbehavin'. She is a guest teaching artist of solo performance at the California Institute for the Arts and has appeared in numerous films and television programs such as Chicago Hope and Law & Order.