Looking for Actors for "Wait Until Dark" Show
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Auditions for "Wait Until Dark" show, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind and capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. Can she outwit them? As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller’s chilling conclusion. Note: Wait Until Dark is a tense, PG-13 thriller requiring actors to handle highly stressful content, including stage combat/stunts, prolonged periods of complete darkness, sudden loud noises, portrayal of violence/physical assault, and mild adult themes. Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, either individually or as a group. Rehearsals September 8 - October 16 Tech/Dress Rehearsals Oct 19-22 Performances October 23, 24, 25 & October 30, 31, November 1, 2026 Directors are looking forward to seeing you!
5 roles
A recently blinded woman who is feisty and intelligent, learning to live independently. 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.
An ex-army buddy of Sam's who charms Susan while plotting against her. 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.
A calm, manipulative, and cruel villain who disguises himself to meet his goals. 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.
An ex-cop and con artist who helps Roat, often acting as the muscle. 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.
Susan's husband, a professional photographer. 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.
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