"Misery" Play Looking for Performers
The company is holding auditions for production of "MISERY" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does. Additional info: Show Dates October 13, 14, 20-22 and 26-29 Rehearsals begin the week of August 20 Audition Requirements: Monologue – does not need to be memorized. Will do cold readings from script w/ others, depending on turnout each night. Be prepared to have callbacks to read w/ others from the script, if necessary. Please note: Perusal script fee applied. If you are interested, please apply.
3 roles
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-set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade.
He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty.
The sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. Very friendly, with possible hopes of something more with Annie.