Initial auditions for The Georgetown Palace’s production of Misery will take place on August 18 and 19, 2024.  

The production is scheduled to open on Friday, October 11, 2024 and close on Sunday, November 10, 2024.  
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 3, 2024.  

Director: Emily Taylor
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

Misery has the potential to add matinee performances on November 2 and 9.

We are looking for talented and diverse performers of all ethnicities for all roles. We are looking for 3 actors, aged 18 and up. Any ages listed for the characters are simply suggestions.

The Georgetown Palace desires to be as inclusive as possible and we enthusiastically encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to submit to audition for any roles listed. We also seek all races and ethnicities. Our character descriptions on the following pages are gender binary and are written with he/him or she/her. While they are limited in their writing, we hope that anyone who identifies with any of the roles, will come out and audition.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

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 set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple facade.

*Shares non-kissing intimate moments with Paul
*Participates and witnesses stage combat

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.

*Shares non-kissing intimate moments with Annie
*Participates and witnesses stage combat

BUSTER (Male Presenting, Late 30s – Late 60s) The Sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. Very friendly with possible hopes of something more with Annie.

*Participates and witnesses stage combat

Auditions will be held Sunday, August 18 starting at 6:00 pm with callbacks Monday, August 19. Callbacks are by invitation only, and will be posted on the Palace website, but an email with the callback link will be sent to everyone who auditioned when the callback list gets posted online. 

Please prepare a comedic or dramatic monologue preferably from a play, around a minute long. It does not have to be memorized but should be prepared.  We welcome auditioners that are 18 and older.   

Callbacks will consist of cold reads from the script. Sides will be posted with the callback list.

Auditions are located at the Palace Playhouse 216 W. 8th street Georgetown TX 78626. Initial Auditions and callbacks will be on the Playhouse Stage. 

Auditions are scheduled online via the Palace website. You will fill out the audition form, sign up for a time, and fill out the conflict calendar, as well as upload a headshot and resume. Questions should be emailed to productions@georgetownpalace.com

You will receive an email confirming your appointment. If you are unable to attend any of the audition times, please go ahead and fill out the form and put yourself on the waiting list. Then send us an email and we will try to work with you to schedule an alternative time.

Click HERE to fill out the form!

**Please note that auditions may be recorded for use in casting**

REHEARSALS:

• Scripts will be distributed at the first rehearsal, but a link to the digital script will be given with a casting offer. 
• Rehearsals will begin on/around September 3.
• Rehearsals are typically held Monday through Thursday from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

PERFORMANCES: 

Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Sometimes ticket demand causes us to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2 pm.  

CONFLICTS:

When signing up for an audition slot please note any conflicts during the rehearsal or performance dates.  Please note: conflicts do not necessarily negate the opportunity to be cast, but we must know about them up front to factor that into the casting decisions.  Barring emergencies, additional conflicts added/disclosed after casting could result in dismissal from the production.  Sunday rehearsals will only be planned for tech rehearsals immediately prior to opening, but please include Sunday afternoon conflicts for the rehearsal period so that in the event a Saturday must be canceled due to cast conflicts we will know whether a reschedule on Sunday is an option. Adding all of your conflicts after casting could result in your removal of the production.

CASTING:

Once casting is completed (typically 2-3 days after callbacks), emails will be sent to the actors that will be offered a role in the production. Once the full cast has accepted, everyone else who auditioned will be notified via email.

COMPENSATION:

All actors* offered a role in the show will be paid a non-union stipend. *Payment and casting will be contingent upon The Georgetown Palace Theatre’s casting policies.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS: 

Everyone should stay home if they do not feel well. If you test positive for COVID 19, or suspect you have the flu, you should stay home and away from others until for 24 hours. Please monitor your symptoms for improvement and fever free (without meds). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.

We still recommend wearing a mask in rehearsals the day after you return from travel.

GPT:

The Georgetown Palace Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin, or other factors.  We strongly encourage candidates of all ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities to audition.

Please see our operating Standards at the following link:
Georgetown Palace Operating Standards

Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.

The Georgetown Palace Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  

If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.