The recently initiated North Coast Players Theatre Company gave their first drama performance recently at the theatre in Casa Marina Reef resort. This is a very welcome addition to the cultural events currently on offer to those living along the north coast. Their first play, entitled Wait Until Dark, concerned the search for a doll containing heroin: 'Only one thing stands between three dangerous con-men and a fortune in heroin hidden inside a child's doll - a blind woman named Suzy Hendriks. What seems to be an easy day's work for the criminals, turns onto a dangerous game of cat and mouse as the trio lead her on a dangerous path of deceit and murder. What they didn't count on is that Suzy has a game of her own, and she turns her disability into her greatest weapon.'
This was a wonderful attempt by a group of amateur-dramatics enthusiasts that clearly showed how much effort they had put into creating a professional performance. The décor and lighting were excellent, though unfortunately the radio microphones sometimes produced a lot of distortion and you had to listen carefully to understand the dialogue. But this was just a small technical hitch. The cast and crew deserve our praise for all their efforts, and we look forward to watching their future productions.

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