Mystery Drama WAIT UNTIL DARK Thrills In California, Plays 5/1-5/10

Norris Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott, Directed by Jules Aaron

Rolling Hills Estates, California: Jules Aaron directs this Broadway hit mystery drama by Frederick Knott, a masterfully constructed thriller moving from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. A sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to meet their match. They have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. The con man and his ex-convicts convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in a murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. Sam had apparently 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 con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed deception, 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. 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. Please note: Due to the intense nature of this show, it may not be suitable for small children.

The accomplished cast includes Libby West as Susy Hendrix; Don Harvey as Roat; Louis Lotorto as Mike Talman; John Richard Petersen as Carlino; Brian Crawford Scott as Sam; Brighid Fleming as Gloria and Allan Lynch and Jason Sluyter round out the cast as Patrolman. Produced by Jim Gruessing; Stage Managed by Chris Murry; Managing Director is Gary Ferrell; Technical Director is Greg Forbess; Set Design by Jim Gruessing; Lighting Design by J. Kent Inasay; Sound Design by Max Kinberg; Costume Design by Diana Mann; Set Painting done by Capricorn Design and Helen Fearon.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
Fridays May 1 and 8, 2009 at 8:00pm
Saturdays May 2 and 9, 2009 at 8:00pm
Sundays May 3 and 10, 2009 at 2:00pm

ADMISSION:
General Admission: ....................... $38.00 SPECIAL May 10 MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH with MATINEE only $65.00!

GROUP RATES:
Group rates are available for 14 or more. Call Nancy Nassimbene at (310) 544-0403, ext. 39

BY PHONE:
You may charge your tickets on VISA or MASTERCARD by calling the Box Office at (310) 544-0403 during daytime Box Office hours Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday Noon to 4 pm; Closed Sunday.

The Box Office is open ONE HOUR prior to all performances.

THEATRE LOCATION AND PARKING:
From 405:
Take Hawthorne Boulevard exit south towards Lawndale (for approximately 10 miles). Left at Indian Peak road. Left again at Crossfield Drive. Immediate right in front of theatre into parking structure. There is plenty of free parking.
From Los Angeles:
South on 110. Pacific Coast Highway exit west to Crenshaw Boulevard for approximately 2.5 miles. South on Crenshaw for approximately 5 miles. Right at Indian Peak Road, then right again at Crossfield Drive. Immediate right in front of theatre into parking structure. Plenty of free parking.
NORRIS THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 544-0403
www.norriscenter.com

 

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