Cape Girardeau's own River City Players will have their stage set for thrills this October. The troupe will be performing the play "Wait Until Dark" by Frederick Knott (of "Dial 'M' for Murder" fame).

The play, written in 1966, centers around a blind housewife named Susy Hendrix, who must defend herself against a criminal searching for drugs that were, unbeknownst to her, planted in her apartment. The nail-bitingly suspenseful story, harrowing until the final shocking climax, was made into a film starring Audrey Hepburn, who received an Academy Award nomination for her role.

The River City Players will present their version, directed by Bill Dunn, at Port Cape's River City Yacht Club located downtown at 19 N. Water St. Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy the show as a dinner theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29, with tickets at $24.95. Those who wish to see the show only can do so on Oct. 27 for $10.

For reservations, call 334-0954.