Valley Center Stage launches its 14th season with “Night Must Fall” by Emlyn Williams.

The three-act play offers viewers intrigue and suspense in a psychological thriller set in the parlor of Mrs. Bramson’s isolated manor. Bramson, a wealthy, hypochondriac widow, has a staff of quirky characters catering to her needs, often with humorous displeasure. Tension builds when a young woman from the nearby village mysteriously disappears, bringing police and newspaper attention, and a threat to the household.

The play is directed by Wynter and Brenden Elwood.

Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. starting Friday, Oct. 14, and running through the next two weekends, including Thursdays, Oct. 14 to 29. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee will also be performed, 2 p.m. Oct. 23; doors open at 1:30 p.m. All shows are at Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend.

Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $14 for students and seniors. Order tickets online at http://valleycenterstage.org.