Actors Wanted for "Wait Until Dark" Show

At one time, Mike was a decent human being, and still has impulses that way – unlike Roat or Carlino. He has natural empathy and compassion, but has chosen the life of a small time grifter. He is rootless and alone in the world; a gambler. He has natural charm and a good-natured style. He’s easy to talk to and thinks fast on his feet. However, as a result of a doublecross at the hands of Lisa, his former partner in the con game, he and Carlino were both sent to prison.

Carlino is a small-time grifter. He is a coarse, uneducated man who isn’t bothered by a conscience. He lives from day to day just trying to survive in a world that is smarter than he. He’s not a cruel or sadistic person, but he does what he has to do in order to survive without much moral compunction. He is a fairly good con man, although he’s never the brains behind any scheme – but he has an air of authority and that makes him a natural for impersonating police officers.

Roat is a true sociopath with a sadistic streak. Like many sociopaths, he is highly intelligent and manipulates people with ease. He is an excellent con man, although, unlike Mike and Carlino, that’s not Roat’s only game – he’s a versatile and audacious criminal and will do anything for money or a thrill. He enjoys seeing others in pain. He has no conscience. Roat is a master of disguise who is adept at using people’s weaknesses to gain an advantage.

Susy is a vivacious young woman who was blinded in a car accident a year ago. Possessed of a very strong will, she decided not long after her accident that she would not let it ruin her life. She met Sam a few months after the accident and was drawn to his refusal to see her as handicapped and she married him. She is highly intuitive and a very sensitive person. These traits sometimes give her an air of vulnerability that is a counterpoint to her strong spirit.

Sam is a tough ex-marine and a man who has lifted himself up by his own bootstraps. He is intelligent, but not an intellectual. He’s a practical man who never wallows in sentiment and, while he has a sensitive side, he is not comfortable showing it, even to Susy. He is a photographer, but not possessed of an artistic temperament. He works hard, does a good job and enjoys his life with Susy.

Two cops come in at the end right after the climax of the play. Both men are serious about their work and very professional. However, they’ve never seen anything like what greets them at 27B Grogan Street.