The tale of a lonely Southern woman's longing for her handsome next-door neighbor. At once tragic and romantic, the story is a reworking of the Williams play "Summer and Smoke," which uses the same characters and setting but in dramatically different ways.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Blythe DannerAlma Winemiller | Alma Winemiller |
 Frank LangellaJohn Buchanan | John Buchanan |
 Louise LathamMrs. Winemiller | Mrs. Winemiller |
 Neva PattersonMrs. Buchanan | Mrs. Buchanan |
 Carl WeintraubCarl | Carl |
 Tim O'ConnorRev. Winemiller | Rev. Winemiller |