[NEohioPAL] FINAL WEEKEND FOR WAIT UNTIL DARK AT ROYALTON PLAYERS!

[Mary Manos-Mitchem]

ROYLATON PLAYERS PERFORMANCE WAIT UNTIL DARK HAS BEEN HELD OVER FOR ANOTHER WEEKEND! 
 
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS SHOW YET THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE NOVEMBER 20 AND 21ST!



The play is directed by Chuck Polifiaco and assistant director Nancy Marusek, our production features Mary Manos-Mitchem as Susy Hendrix. Jake Schafer portrays Roat, joined by Ben Gibson as Mike Talmann, Mike Sonby as Carlino and Elizabeth Hoffman as Gloria. The cast is rounded out with Katie Sonby, Joe McIntyre and Garion Bender.
An undisputed Broadway hit (and later a successful movie), Wait Until Dark was described by the New York Post as “a first-rate shocker…the suspense drama we’ve long awaited.”
Wait Until Dark, starring Mary Manos-Mitchem and Jake Schafer, has been held over the remaining dates are November 20 & 21 at 8 PM.

For reservations call 1-216-556-0415.
 

 

'Dark' cast shines bright in Royalton Players' tight production in North Royalton
By Ted Larsen 
November 14, 2009, 2:47PM
On most people’s list of fears, going blind is one of the most deeply dreaded. If that’s not scary enough, imagine being blind and being stalked by three very bad men. Playwright Frederick Knott plumbs this frightening scenario in his taut thriller “Wait Until Dark,” currently playing at Royalton Players. 
 
Susy Hendrix, a blind housewife, inadvertently comes into possession of a doll filled with high grade heroin. A trio of criminals, led by the snake-like Harry Roat Jr., try to con her out of it. When she refuses to hand it over, they try to strong-arm her. Susy’s staunch courage as she attempts to protect herself becomes the core of this tightly wrapped production. 
 
Director Chuck Poliafico has taken on a difficult show. The pacing, vital for a thriller, is excellent. The action scenes sizzle with activity, while the exposition simmers with anticipation. Jim Carrick’s nicely detailed set works meets the technical demands of this show well. 
Several performances merit mention. Jacob Schafer as the sleazy Harry Roat Jr., does a nice job, exhibiting a dangerously calm exterior while volcanic menace lurks just beneath the surface. As Susy Hendrix, Mary Manos-Mitchem sparks with energy, and her consistency with her blindness plays well. She takes care with little things that breathe life into the character, such as a moment in the second act when, just before plunging into action, she pauses to breathe and gather her courage and focus. 
 
Ben Gibson as one of the criminals, has strong stage presence. He brings sympathy to a layered role, and it is a nice performance. 
 
Of special note is the fine performance by Elizabeth Hoffman as Susy’s young friend Gloria. Her performance is mature and well-wrought. She is sweet, confused, angry, scared, and exhilarated by adventure — in short, the very essence of adolescence. The scenes between Gloria and Susy, as they form a grudging respect and friendship, are the nicest moments in the play. 
 
Like most stage thrillers, this show is better seen than described. The central conceit of the show is an intriguing one, although upon later examination, a broad suspension of disbelief is required. When in the moment, though, watching Susy find a way to level the playing field, goosebumps are guaranteed. 

“Wait Until Dark” continues through Nov. 21 at Edwin S. Griffiths Masonic Lodge, 6320 Royalton Road, N. Royalton. For tickets or information, call (216) 556-0415.


 		 	   		  
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