Stephen King’s Misery

CLTP is thrilled to announce our upcoming auditions for the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery.

AUDITIONS:

Performance Dates:  Oct 30th – Nov 15th

Audition Dates: Monday, August 24th & Tuesday, August 25th @ 6:30 P.M.

Callback Date: Possible Callbacks on Wednesday, August 26th

Location: Historic Atlas Theatre (211 W. Lincolnway)

SYNOPSIS:

This psychological thriller based on Stephen King’s novel and film, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash and wakes up captive in a secluded home owned by his self-identified “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript of 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. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it – and it does. 

CHARACTERS:

ANNIE WILKES (Female Presenting, 40s – 60s) A nurse who comes to Paul’s rescue (seemingly), Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. As Paul grows to know her it becomes clearer that Annie is manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade. 

PAUL SHELDON  (Male Presenting, Late 30s – Early 60s) A famed romance novelist tired of the series that has brought him the most acclaim. Returning from a retreat to finish his most recent work, he is involved in a terrible car crash that leaves him with broken legs and unable to care for himself. He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty. He quickly realizes how dangerous his situation is and must use anything and everything at his disposal to survive. 

BUSTER (Any Gender, Late 20s – Late 60s) The Sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. 

NOTE: The parts of Paul and Annie will require physical action and movement that includes (but may not be limited to) lifting or assisting in lifting another human, moving one’s own body weight with upper body only, moving furniture and large set pieces, and exerting physical action and effort during dialogue. 

If auditioning for Annie or Paul, please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. These do not need to be memorized. Monologues will also be available at the audition table. All auditionees will perform cold readings from the script.

All roles are open to any race or ethnicity. 

If you are unable to attend these audition dates, but would still like to audition for Misery, please contact the Box Office in the Mary Godfrey Playhouse at info@littletheatre.org or call (307)-638-6543 to make arrangements.