Jacob Turchi and Ash Baeck-Hubloux, photo by Catherine LaMoreaux

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center, in residence at duCret Center of Art, presents a gripping production of the classic thriller Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott from May 17-19, 2024. In a new adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, this adrenaline-fueled theatrical experience promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Set in a Greenwich Village apartment in the 1940s, Wait Until Dark follows the story of Susan Hendrix, a blind woman who becomes the unwitting target of a group of cunning con men searching for a valuable doll. As the suspense builds and the stakes rise, Susan must rely on her wits and instincts to outsmart her ruthless adversaries and survive a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Wait Until Dark features Ash Baeck-Hubloux as Susan and Anil Joseph as the sadistic leader of the con men. The cast is rounded out by Milan Rene, Jacob Turchi, Dion Moore, and Raul Ortega. Audiences can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as they are taken on a thrilling journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations.

Ash Baeck-Hubloux and Milan Rene, photo by Jada Davis

Don't miss your chance to experience the heart-pounding excitement of "Wait Until Dark" at the duCret Center of Art. Performances are Friday, May 17 at 8:00pm; Saturday, May 18 at 8:00pm; and Sunday, May 19 at 3:00pm. Tickets are available now and are available for purchase online or at the door. duCret Center of Art is located at 1030 Central Ave in Plainfield, New Jersey.

In addition to direction by Catherine LaMoreaux assisted by Jada Davis, Wait Until Dark boasts fight choreography by Patrick Brockway, ensuring that every moment of suspense and action is executed with precision and intensity. Join Dragonfly for an unforgettable evening of suspense and intrigue.

Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center is a new kind of community theatre. They believe in quality productions, compensation for artists and craftspeople, and an organization that straddles--no, erases--the line between community and professional theatre.  WThey're here for pre- and post-Equity actors; for actors who were unable to pursue acting full-time; for audiences hungry for quality entertainment without having to go to New York; and for students and educators who see the performing arts as the best way to learn.

Dragonfly is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit cultural organization, registered with the State of New Jersey and the Internal Revenue Service.