AUDITIONS - "Misery"

Misery
by William Goldman

“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.

Directed by Jared Guillory



AUDITION DATES:
Mon, August 3 at 6pm
Sat, August 8 at 10am

LOCATION:
Lobby of the Kress Theater, 1102 3rd St, Alexandria, LA

PERFORMANCE DATES:
October 8-18, 2026

Cast needed: 2m, 1w

Characters:
ANNIE WILKES – female, age presenting 35-60. Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. Manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade.

PAUL SHELDON – male, age presenting 35-55. He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty.

BUSTER – male, age presenting 30-60. The sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul.



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