Misery - Audition Information

Show Synopsis:

Set in 1987, in the snowy mountains of Colorado, Misery follows Paul Sheldon, author of the successful Misery romance novel series, after he crashes his car in the middle of a storm, and his saviour Annie Wilkes, who just so happens to be his number one fan. Annie brings the severely injured Paul back to the comfort and safety of her home, which is seemingly in the middle of nowhere with nobody around for miles.

Luckily for Paul, Annie is a former nurse who is most certainly qualified to fix him right up, at least that’s what Annie would have him believe. However, Paul very quickly comes to realize that Annie has plucked him out of the frying pan and tucked him right into the warm embrace of the fire. He knows he must escape as Annie has no intention of ever letting him go. However, he also knows that, in his condition, he is fully reliant on Annie and the pills she gives him to keep him alive. But will Annie still want him alive when she learns how the newest Misery novel ends?

Content Warnings: coarse/crude language, violence/gore, body horror/physical injury, guns, smoking, forced confinement

Cast Roles

ANNIE WILKES (female, 30s)
The fangirl of all fangirls. Paul Sheldon’s number one fan. Obsessive, passionate, sensitive, emotionally stunted, and sociopathic. Annie is a woman who knows what she wants and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
Please note that the ability to memorize large amounts of dialogue is required for this role.
Sides:
Scene 2 (pg. 8 – pg. 12)
Scene 3 (pg. 12 – pg. 14)
Scene 21 (pg. 55 – pg. 56)

PAUL SHELDON (male, 40s to 50s)
A highly acclaimed author from the big city. Paul is charming, charismatic, witty, intelligent, resourceful, and somewhat arrogant. Though successful, he resents that his success comes largely from the popularity of his romance novel series, and he longs to be known for more serious work. He is deeply out of place in the fluffy, feminine interior of Annie’s abode.
Please note that the ability to memorize large amounts of dialogue is required for this role.
Sides:
Scene 2 (pg. 8 – pg. 12)
Scene 10 (pg. 29 – pg. 33)
Scene 21 (pg. 55 – pg. 56)

BUSTER (any gender, 30s-60s)
A small-town sheriff who is in over their head. Friendly and unassuming. Buster works for the Silver Creek police force and is accustomed to small crimes that typically go with such a small town. Missing persons and hostage situations are far outside of their wheelhouse.
Sides:
Scene 9 (pg. 28 – pg. 29)
Scene 20 (pg. 52 – pg. 54)
Scene 22 (pg. 57 – pg. 59)

If you want to audition to be part of the cast of Misery, you’re in the right place! Please fill out the form below to sign up for an audition. We will respond to let you know when you have been scheduled to audition.

Audition Sign-Up Form

Name

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Last

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Phone Number

Age

City of Residence

Which role(s) would you like to audition for?

Annie Wilkes
Paul Sheldon
Buster

Which date(s) are you available to audition?

Tuesday, July 21st (evening)
Thursday, July 23rd (evening)
Sunday, July 26th (afternoon)

Please select all dates that you are available for - auditions for Misery will be scheduled and slots are on a first come, first serve basis. We will do everything in our power to schedule you for your preferred day.

Please outline your previous theatre experience

Do you forsee any scheduling conflicts during the rehearsal & show dates?

Rehearsals start August 4th on a Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday schedule. If yes, please specify details below

Any questions, concerns, or comments?