“Good thrillers keep us on the edge of our seats, simply because we do not know what’s going to happen next, nor could we ever have imagined what actually does. On both these points playwright Levin scores 100 percent.” Washington Post on Veronica’s Room
“Veronica’s Room” and Other Dramas : Dr. Cook’s Garden, Interlock, and Veronica’s Room
02-04-25
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Description
Ira Levin’s trio of dramatic plays includes Veronica’s Room, a chilling psychological drama that explores the thin line between reality and madness. This beautiful new edition includes an introduction by Nicholas Levin.
In Veronica’s Room, self-possessed college student, Susan, is enticed to an ornate and ominous Victorian house by its two aging caretakers, and agrees to impersonate the long-dead sister of an elderly spinster who is at death’s door. As the evening wears on, Susan wonders, is she who she thinks she is—a self-assured college student of the 1970s—or is she really Veronica, a conflicted young lady living in 1935, imagining herself to be Susan?
Crafted like a Rubik’s Cube within a kaleidoscope, the play features four ensemble roles that constitute some of the most complex in the theatrical canon. Gaslighting, manipulation, repression, and unrelenting suspense keep the audience aghast and guessing until the very end.
Praise
“Good thrillers keep us on the edge of our seats, simply because we do not know what’s going to happen next, nor could we ever have imagined what actually does. On both these points playwright Levin scores 100 percent.” Washington Post on Veronica’s Room
“Like being trapped in someone else’s nightmare…Jarring and [with a] surprising climax…A neat, elegant thriller.” Village Voice on Veronica’s Room
“Ira Levin has a devious mind. In Veronica’s Room…he coolly unravels a nightmare of deception so corrupt that each layer peeled away reveals a new and surprising abomination. As he did in his popular thriller Deathtrap, Levin plays a crafty game of psychology, pitting conventional reality and morality against an insidious force of mind-bending guile and rampant depravity.” Los Angeles Times on Veronica’s Room
“Part morality play, part suspense thriller, part comedy.” New York Times on Dr. Cook’s Garden
“Theatrical excitement…[with] moments of effective menace.” New York Post on Dr. Cook’s Garden
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Release Date | February 4, 2025 |
| Release Date Machine | 1738627200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Drama & Plays |
Author Bio
The genre-defining works of novelist-playwright Ira Levin (1929–2007) include such indelible titles as Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, and Deathtrap—the fifth longest-running play in Broadway history. At home in nearly every genre—horror (Rosemary’s Baby), crime (Edgar-winning A Kiss Before Dying), science fiction (This Perfect Day), comedy (No Time For Sergeants), even a Broadway musical (Drat! The Cat!)—Levin’s enduring works continue to resonate with readers and audiences, serving as iconic cultural and creative touchstones. Learn more at Levin’s official website, IraLevin.org.
Overview
Ira Levin’s trio of dramatic plays includes Veronica’s Room, a chilling psychological drama that explores the thin line between reality and madness. This beautiful new edition includes an introduction by Nicholas Levin.
In Veronica’s Room, self-possessed college student, Susan, is enticed to an ornate and ominous Victorian house by its two aging caretakers, and agrees to impersonate the long-dead sister of an elderly spinster who is at death’s door. As the evening wears on, Susan wonders, is she who she thinks she is—a self-assured college student of the 1970s—or is she really Veronica, a conflicted young lady living in 1935, imagining herself to be Susan?
Crafted like a Rubik’s Cube within a kaleidoscope, the play features four ensemble roles that constitute some of the most complex in the theatrical canon. Gaslighting, manipulation, repression, and unrelenting suspense keep the audience aghast and guessing until the very end.