Audition Dates
June 15-16 at 7pm, Doors open at 6:30pm
(Show Dates: July 25 – August 3, 2025)
Be part of a brand new mystery that unfolds during a hurricane in a small-town Florida library.
Written by Ropp award-winning Florida playwright Karen Poulsen, Waiting for Hope is a character-driven, suspenseful drama with secrets, storms, and unexpected revelations.
Set in a small Florida library as a hurricane approaches, a group of strangers discover they share a chilling connection to a long-unsolved murder—and no one is getting out until the truth is revealed.
Learn more about auditions at Surfside Playhouse.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
👥 Cast of Characters:
We are seeking a strong ensemble of actors with emotional range, grounded presence, and a knack for suspense. Ages are suggested, we will cast based on the best fit.
- SYDNEY (30s, Female) – Strong, sharp-witted librarian. Confident and grounded with a secret past. The emotional center of the story.
- TOMMY (30s, Male) – Tough and intense. Secretive with a loyal heart. Has a mysterious past and hidden motives.
- AMBER (Late 20s, Female) – Stylish and high-strung. Carries trauma from her past and a critical piece of the mystery.
- SCOTT (Late 30s, Male) – Charismatic TV news reporter with a shady side. Confident, controlling, and ultimately dangerous.
- CARLY (Early 40s, Female) – Athletic, sarcastic, and smart. Scott’s wife and camera operator, with strong instincts and a good heart.
- JACK (Late 30s, Male) – A stranger with amnesia. Warm, mysterious, and emotionally layered. Plays a pivotal role in the unraveling of the truth.