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Director: Jill Tokac

Auditions: Sunday, July 27th & Monday, July 28th at 6:00 pm. Callbacks Wednesday, July 30th at 6:00 pm. 

By William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King

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.

Rehearsals:  Monday/Wednesday/Sunday evenings 6:30-9:30 pm beginning August 11, 2025
Tech Week: Sunday, October 26th – Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

Performance dates include:
November 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
November 6, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
November 9, 2025 @ 2:00 PM

Attendance is required for all tech week dates and performance dates set forth. For more information, contact Amanda Menard at amanda@stadiumtheatre.com.

Stadium Theatre & Conservatory is dedicated to celebrating and cultivating a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We acknowledge that this process is a journey and that our commitment is essential and ongoing. Actors of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome to audition for any role that they are interested in playing.

Please be advised in order to enter the Theatre during auditions all individuals over 18 must provide a license or ID. Individuals under 18 must provide a license, school ID or parent's license. For all individuals entering the building bags will be checked by security.

Auditions will be held at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, located at 28 Monument Square in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Sunday, July 27th & Monday, July 28th at 6:00 pm. Callbacks Wednesday, July 30th at 6:00 pm, if needed. Please register to audition no later than Friday, July 25th. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email.

Please bring an actor resume and headshot to be submitted to the production team. All those auditioning should be prepared to explore cold reads with sides from the show as well as participate in some improvisational exercises. Actors 16+ are encouraged to audition.

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Character Breakdown

Annie Wilkes

(Female Presenting, 40s – 60s – any Race) 
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 façade. 

Paul Sheldon

(Male Presenting, Late 30s – Early 60s – any race) 
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. 

Buster

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