Auditions for Wait Until Dark
Written by Frederick Knott
Directed by: Barta Heiner
Audition Info - Sign Up for Auditions Here: https://bit.ly/3y1yxI9
Date: May 20-21
Place: Covey Center for the Arts
425 W Center St. Provo
Please plan additional time for parking.
Come prepared with:
• A memorized 1-2 minute monologue in contemporary dramatic style
• Actor Headshot
• Conflicts for Callbacks, Rehearsal Period, and Performances
• Video submissions are accepted. Please upload your submission using the submission form before 6pm on January 21st.
Callbacks
• Callbacks will be held May 25th from 10am-2pm. In person only.
Rehearsals
• Rehearsals will be held at the Covey Center. They begin June 3rd and run Monday-Thursday from 7-10pm, and Saturdays from 10am-2pm.
• Performances are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from July 25th through August 17th in the Brinton Black Box.
• Small stipend provided.
About the Show
In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a newly blind woman, is imperiled by a trio of men who break into her apartment. As the climax builds, Susan realizes that her blindness may be the key to her escape. But she and her tormentors must wait until dark to prove she is capable of saving her own life in this classic thriller’s chilling conclusion.
Characters:
Susy Hendrix: The heroine. Mid-to-late 20s. She was blinded a year ago in a car accident. Married to Sam. She is calm, resourceful, and intelligent.
Sam Hendrix: Susy's husband, a photographer. Mid-to-late 20s. Received the doll from Lisa at the airport (not realizing it was filled with heroin) and then misplaced it.
Gloria: The Hendrix's upstairs neighbor. She is nine years old and wears glasses. She helps Susy out with chores and various tasks. She loves Sam but is difficult and petulant when dealing with Susy.
Mike Talman/Police: A con-man who has done a recent stint in prison. Between 25 and 35. Former partner of Lisa and 'Carlino'. Talman is not his real name, though we never discover his, Carlino's or Roat's real names. Talman's job is to get close to Susy Hendrix until she discovers the doll and then get it from her. Gradually he becomes sympathetic to Susy.
Sgt. Carlino/Police: Talman's partner, another con-man who has just been released from prison. Between 25 and 35. Pretends to be a police sergeant in Roat's scheme. Seems to be the most hot-headed of the three.
Harry Roat (Jr and Sr): A sinister and cool-headed villain. The mastermind of the doll scheme. He will stop at nothing to get the doll. Mid 40s. We are never positive of Roat’s real identity. At one point, he pretends to be an old man (Roat Sr.) and his son (Roat Jr.), in order to fool Susy.
Contact
For more information, please contact the Stage Manager:
Emily Hughes, ehughes@provo.utah.gov
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