"Wait Until Dark" Auditions at Beckwith Theatre
*** AUDITIONS ***
Wait Until Dark
by Frederick Knott
Directed by Brad Ruminer
Contact: beckwiththeatremi@gmail.com
A sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts trace a heroin-filled doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Through deception, they convince Susy that Sam is implicated in a murder, and the doll proves his innocence.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Attendance at every audition session is not required.
Auditions Dates:
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12pm to 2pm
Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 12pm to 2pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm
Location:
The Beckwith Theatre
100 New York Ave
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Performance Dates:
October 9 & 10, 2026, at 7:30pm
October 11, 2026, at 2:00pm
October 16 & 17, 2026, at 7:30pm
October 18, 2026, at 2:00pm
The Following rolls are available.
Susy Hendrix - The resourceful and intelligent protagonist. She was blinded in a car accident and must use her wits and heightened senses to survive the criminals.
Harry Roat - The ruthless and terrifying criminal mastermind and antagonist who devises the elaborate plan to manipulate Susy.
Mike Talman - An anxious con artist and accomplice to Roat.
Carlino - A street level criminal and accomplice to Roat and Mike.
Sam Hendrix - Susy’s Husband, a professional photographer who unknowingly brings about the situation.
Gloria - Susy’s young, sometimes bratty but ultimately brave neighbor who helps Susy in her final showdown with the criminals.
