English playwright Frederick Knott (1916-2002) had a penchant for suspense and though he wrote only three plays, two of them, "Dial M for Murder" (1952) and "Wait Until Dark" (1966) were smash hits on stage and later, on screen. Now, from Feb. 11-19, Playhouse on the Green produces "Wait Until Dark," giving theatergoers and thrill-seekers the chance to experience his full-up, spine-tinglingly scary play.
The film version of "Wait Until Dark," produced in 1967, starred Audrey Hepburn. She was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of the central character, Susie Hendrix, a young woman who has recently lost her sight. Hendrix unwittingly becomes the target of three con men.
When the film premiered, Bosley Crowther in The NY Times noted how smartly and successfully the film's suspense ramps up. "... once the sinister plot is launched and the young woman suddenly realizes that she has been duped and is in grave peril -- the shock and suspense of the situation hit the audience with almost the same force, I'd imagine, as they evidently hit her. And from here on, the tension is terrific and the melodramatic action is wild as the blind woman uses all her courage and ingenuity to foil her assailants and save her life."
If you've never seen "Wait Until Dark," you'll be completely drawn into its dark, clever action. And if you've seern it before, isn't it time for a healthy dose of extreme theatrical suspense? Tickets are $15-$20. For performance times and other information for "Wait Until Dark," visit the Playhouse's website.
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