Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
Wait Until Dark
By Frederick Knott
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Playing October 7-30, 2022
A blind woman plays a deadly game of survival in this adaptation of the classic Broadway thriller.
Director: Natalie Burkhart (DFW Column Award Winner)
Fight Director: Carlo J. Aceytuno (SAFD AAC)
Upright Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Wait Until Dark. Auditions will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 6:30pm at Upright Theatre Company’s studio space in Euless, TX. Callbacks (if needed) will be August 18, 2022 at 6:30pm. To audition, performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and make an appointment using the links provided on Upright Theatre Company’s audition page at https://www.uprighttheatre.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. 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.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG (Parental Guidance)
*Suspenseful drama with drug references, stage combat, and adult themes.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
SUSAN - Blinded in an automobile accident a year and a half ago, Susan, a vivacious and capable woman, is attempting to rebuild her life with her husband, Sam, whom she met in the hospital where she was recovering; she is at her most vulnerable though, a feeling she doesn’t like, as she tries to prove to Sam and to herself that she can be successful. Age 20-39.
GLORIA - a young girl struggling in a difficult NYC childhood, Gloria has no one in her life; she’s bright and wants to be helpful, has a crush on Sam, and resents Susan, even though she secretly admires her for her spunk; and to top it all off, she just got glasses! she’s pretty miserable and takes it out on whomever she can (except Sam). Age 11-14.
MIKE - lieutenant in the Marines who knew Sam while they were attached to the same unit; in fact, Sam saved his life and he stopped by to see him while in New York on leave; at least, that’s who the audience believes he is until they discover at the end of Act I (in this new adaptation of the play) that he is part of the “con.” Age 30-50.
ROAT - a true psychopath with a love of the “con,” Roat is a master of disguise, no conscience whatsoever, and more athletic than he appears; he impersonates “Harry Roat, Sr.” (an out-of-control angry man in his ‘70s) and his son Harry Roat, Jr. (a henpecked man in his ‘40s) as part of this current vicious con game. Age 30-50.
CARLINO - a bearish man who has been recently released after three years in prison; a bit dim, he’s still wary of what he can’t control; the one thing he knows well is his role in the “con:” Sgt. Carlino, the overworked cop who’s on the hunt for the criminal. Age 30-50.
SAM - a tough ex-Marine, he still suffers from PTSD, and he met his new wife when they were both hospitalized; she found him when he was struggling to find his way back from the war; he found her when she was trying to pretend she could cope without any help in her new blindness; a photographer, he wants Susan to be as independent as possible, and he sometimes sees her with the coldness of the camera lens, with a seeming dispassionate perfectionism. Age 25-40.
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Thursday, August 11 at 6:30pm. Callbacks (if needed) will be Thursday, August 18 at 6:30pm. Audition forms, appointment links and conflict calendars can be found on the Upright Theatre Co. website at: https://www.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held at Upright’s Studio on Main beginning September 3, 2022 and will generally be 3-4 nights per week from 6:30-10pm, Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 11a-3p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. Face masks are recommended for all in-person rehearsals and will become required should the community level for Tarrant County reach high on the CDC website.
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 7-30, 2022, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.
For more information, please visit https://www.
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
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Upright Theatre Co.
2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
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