Misery
by Gaslight Baker Theatre
Aug. 09 - Aug. 10
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.
Audition dates: Fri, Aug 9, 2024 at 7 pm; Sat, Aug 10, 12 pm
Sunday, Aug 11, 5pm callbacks, if necessary
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
Production dates: October 11 - 26, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm; 2 pm matinees on Sundays and on Saturday Oct 26
All other questions may be sent to Beth James, the director, at Bethannejames91@gmail.com
Characters
- Paul Sheldon: A best-selling novelist known for his romance series featuring the character Misery Chastain. After finishing his latest book and deciding to move on from the Misery series, Paul gets into a car accident.
- Annie Wilkes: A former nurse with a history of mental instability and violent tendencies. She is Paul Sheldon’s self-proclaimed “number one fan.”
- Buster: A Sheriff of Silver Creek
