Performers for Theatre Audition "Wait Until Dark"
"Wait Until Dark" a mystery/drama play casting actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "A sinister con man and two ex-convicts have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Sam had been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of heroin. When the woman is murdered, the situation becomes more urgent. The sinister trio convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the woman’s murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. Susy knows the only way to play fair is by HER rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving them to maneuver in the dark until the game ends." Additional info: Casting 5-6 men, 2 women. No experience necessary. Auditions will be a cold readings from the script. Performance dates: February 5-8 & 12-15. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
A blind woman who becomes the target of a dangerous con. Despite her disability, Susy is resourceful, brave, and determined to outsmart her adversaries.
Susy’s husband and a photographer. He is caring and protective of Susy but also becomes embroiled in the dangerous situation involving the con artists.
A charming yet deceptive conman who poses as an old friend of Sam’s.
Mike’s partner in crime. He is a rough and aggressive ex-convict who is willing to resort to violence to achieve his goals.
The true antagonist of the story, Roat is a cold and calculating criminal with a sinister agenda. He is the mastermind behind the scheme to trick Susy. He manipulates the other characters to achieve his nefarious goals.
(may be double cast as Drug Dealer): One (or more) policemen who become involved in the investigation of the criminal activities surrounding Susy and Sam’s apartment.
(may be double cast as Police Officer).
Non-speaking role.
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