The student-led theatre effort at NLS, The Green Room, is organising a reading of the play ‘Sorry, Wrong Number‘ by Lucille Fletcher as per the details below:

Day & Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: NAB 205

The Green Room is a nod to the intimate, lively backstage space in theatres where artists gather before a performance. This session will be a table read followed by a discussion.

About the Play

Sorry, Wrong Number follows Mrs. Stevenson, a bedridden woman, who accidentally overhears a telephone conversation plotting a murder. As she desperately tries to alert the authorities and piece together the details, her attempts are met with indifference and delay. What unfolds is a gripping narrative driven entirely by voice and sound, where isolation, helplessness, and time itself become sources of terror.

The play’s brilliance lies in its use of limited perspective to heighten suspense, drawing attention to vulnerability within seemingly ordinary, domestic spaces. While this is a radio play, which relies primarily on sound and music to build tension and atmosphere, we will use it to illustrate how theatre extends beyond the physical stage and encompasses a range of mediums through which performance can be experienced.

Here is the link to the play.

About the Author

Lucille Fletcher (1912–2000) was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for her mastery of suspense and psychological drama. Originally written as a radio play, Sorry, Wrong Number remains one of the most celebrated works in the genre, showcasing her ability to build tension through voice, pacing, and atmosphere.

Open to all NLS Community, whether you would like to read a role or simply listen and join the discussion.