The playwright and actors

Playwright Ira Levin made an unannounced visit last week to the performance of The Illustrious Theatre Company’s production of his play “Veronica’s Room” at the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery. In the photograph, the playwright is surrounded by cast members Priscilla Foglia and Ted Morgan on his left and Cindy Cullen and Glenn John Arnowitz on his right. The show continues this weekend - 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, and at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 20. For tickets, call 845-258-4858. Directions can be found at the winery’s Web site (www.wvwinery.com).