Misery
by Waco Civic Theatre

Dec. 17 (2023)

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.

Misery

AUDITION PROCESS -- December 17, 2023, 7 p.m. or 8 p.m.

Date   12/17/2023 (Sun.)
Time   7:00PM - 9:00PM CST 
Location
Waco Civic Theatre
1517 Lake Air Dr 
Waco, TX 76710
In this audition, you will be participating in what is known as a “cold read.” You will show up and read from an excerpt from the show that you have not seen previously. Please fill out the form via the link below and sign up  for a time: 

Audition Form Submission

To start your audition form, please fill out each page of the form. Click HERE for page with sign-in links. (40 slots available)

 

Seeking:

Annie Wilkes

Female. Stage age range: 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 covers her darker side with a her cheery demeanor.

Paul Sheldon

Male. Stage age range: late 30s-early 60s. A famed romance novelist tired of the series that has brought him the most acclaim. While returning from a retreat, he gets invovled in a horrible car crash, leaving him with broken legs and pretty helpless. 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

Male. Stage age range: late 30s-early 60s. Buster is the sheriff of a nearby town who is searching for Paul. Very friendly with possible hopes of something more with Annie.