Veronica's Room

Veronica's Room is a theatrical play by Ira Levin (an author best known for Rosemary's Baby), originally mounted in 1973.

Because identifying the characters by name would spoil the plot of the play for audience members, printed programs normally identify the four characters as Woman, Man, Girl, and Young Man,[1] which are also the names used for them in the script.

Larry and the Mackeys leave Susan alone in Veronica's preserved bedroom to change into a period outfit.

When the young woman stands by her identity as Susan from 1973, Lloyd and Nedra regard her as insane and call for the family physician, Dr. Simpson.

In a 1973 interview with the New York Daily News, Levin said "I had given up writing plays, but I got an idea for this one and right away I started working it out.

"[7] Rex Reed of the New York Daily News called the show, "...a demented charade passing itself off as a psychological thriller.

"[8] New York Times reporter Clive Barnes was of the opinion, "The play is strong on atmosphere and totally weak in reality.

"[9] Douglas Watt of the New York Daily News, though being critical of Levin's plot, applauded many other aspects of the production, stating, "...the dialogue is crisp and the acting and direction are smart, indeed."

He continued to say, "Miss Heckart and Arthur Kennedy as her fellow conspirator are first-rate, and Kipp Osborne is interesting as the string-bean boy friend.