1985 Miracle Yearbook

HAIR-RAISING ACTION A quick glance down the Alford aisles reveals only the benign interior of the well-used auditorium. For the winter play, Wait untilDark by Frederick Knott, however, hair-raising action trans- formed Alford into o pit of terror for audiences. The two act mystery drama pitted the blind Suzy Hendrix (Elena Michael) against the sinister Mr. Roar(Gary Barker)as they vied for the possession of an extraordinary doll within the confines of Suzy's apartment. Drawing capacity crowds, the play's climactic confrontation between Suzy and Roar brought hearts into mouths of every audience member; some even screamed aloud. According to play director David Robey,the success of the play was in parr due to the "strong audience participation in the frightening conclusion of the play." The first mystery play tackled in several years was presented four times to a full house each rime. Don Jones, the technical director for the Village Players, designed and built the masterful set which greatly added to the suspense of the drama. Members of the audience filed our hur- riedly from the interior of Jones' transformed Al- ford; no one wanted to be left after dark. Above, Left: Confronted by Tolman, Suzy becomes alarmed. The evil Mr. Roar (Gary Barker) receives his just desserts. Gloria- enters to find a tense Suzy Hendrix. Winter Play 35