"Wait Until Dark" Suspense Play Needs Actors
Auditions for production of "Wait Until Dark". Actors needed. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Please Note: Contains adult situations. Rate: Stipend: $40/performance. Additional info: Readings will be from the script. The sides are attached. Please bring picture/resume. Callbacks to be determined. Rehearsals begin in March 2025. Performances: April 18 – May 11, 2025. Theatre accepts NO performance conflicts. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
(Lead) A recently blind woman, Susan is resourceful, intelligent, and determined. She starts off vulnerable but quickly becomes the formidable opponent of the men who underestimate her. Her emotional journey and transformation are at the heart of the play.
(Lead) A master manipulator and sociopath, Roat is the mastermind behind the plot to terrorize Susan. He is cold, calculating, and takes pleasure in psychological warfare. The role requires a commanding presence and the ability to balance charm with menace. Similarly, the role requires a master of disguise, with the ability to shift between different characterizations as his con unfolds.
(Supporting) A con man with a conflicted conscience, Mike poses as Susan’s ally but is ultimately in it for himself. Over the course of the play, he begins to question his role in the plan. This role requires nuanced vulnerability beneath a hardened exterior.
(Supporting) A bumbling, small-time crook, Carlino is Roat’s reluctant accomplice. He lacks the intelligence and finesse of the others, often providing comic relief amidst the tension. This role requires solid comedic timing while still maintaining a sense of threat.
(Supporting) Susan’s husband, Sam is practical and caring but leaves her to navigate the situation on her own for much of the play. Though a minor character, his relationship with Susan provides important emotional stakes for the story.
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