KC Theatre Department To Perform Suspense-Thriller “Wait Until Dark”

"Good old fashioned suspense"

KILGORE, TX, Feb. 12, 2009 -- The Kilgore College Theatre Department will perform the suspense-thriller, “Wait Until Dark,” written by English playwright Frederick Knott. The play starred Robert Duval on Broadway, and was immortalized on film in 1967 by Audrey Hepburn and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in the big screen version.

The play centers on a young visually impaired woman living in New York City who is being stalked and conned by three criminals.

It will be directed by theatre instructor Kathy Barber, with the set design and lights by Michael Atkins. Barber said there is no inappropriate language in the play, but some violence. She also said it may not be appropriate for children under 12 years of age, and nobody under the age of 6 will be admitted.

“There is no explicit gore,” Barber said. “It’s mainly good old-fashioned suspense.”

Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 – 21 (Tuesday – Saturday), with a matinee 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22. All performances will be in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the KC campus.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students and $4 with a KC identification card.

The box office and will call window will be open one hour prior to each performance to purchase or pick up tickets. No admissions after the play has begun.

Patrons can make reservations and pick up tickets at the Will Call window on the afternoon or night of the performance. All seats are general admission.

For more information, contact Barber at: (903) 983-8126 or e-mail her at kbarber@kilgore.edu.