MBS Productions still looking for actor to play Dante in world premiere of Dante: Inferno

The thing is I've gone through 2 actors in less then 1 week. They freak out at the material. I have had actors come and read for the part and think it is lighter fare then what it is. They then freak out at how intense the play is. Let's face it, the source material is pretty strong. There is nothing in the play that we are doing that differs from the book. Some of the translations out there are a bit archaic, and difficult to read, so people have had a hard time understanding what all happens in the book. Maybe because my translation is accurate and I've made it understandable people now do realize how adult the book is?

Let's face it, there is a reason these souls are in hell: the committed some heinous crimes. Their punishments befit their actions. This play is not a walk in the park. It's provocative, terrifying, and visceral. And while I've had strong advance ticket sales for this show and lots of people want to come see it, many actors are afraid to tackle such strong stuff. I almost want to put it out as a challenge: Is there an actor in Dallas brave enough to do he role of Dante?