Open auditions for our fall production of MISERY – directed by Kevin McNair – will be held September 2 and 3 from 7pm to approximately 9pm at our Sterling Farms Campus. (Exact Building TBA.)
Rehearsals will generally be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7pm to 10pm beginning September 15.
Performances in The Dressing Room Theatre will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:pm from October 30 through November 16.
SYNOPSIS:
When romance novelist Paul Sheldon is injured and stranded by a car accident, his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes, comes to his rescue. What begins as heroism, however, soon turns into terror, as Paul finds himself held captive by the unhinged Annie, who forces him to write a new novel featuring her favorite character. Based on the novel by master of horror Stephen King and adapted for the stage by William Goldman, author of The Princess Bride, Misery gives a new meaning to the idea of writing like your life depends on it.
CHARACTERS:
- Annie Wilkes – female presenting, 35-60. Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. Manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade.
- Paul Sheldon – male presenting, 45+. He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty.
- Buster – male presenting, 30-60. The sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul.
Audition sides to be posted soon.
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