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This adaptation of Stephen King's novel Misery is a terrifying and intimate show for 3 actors. Character Name: Annie Wilkes
Character Age: 40s - 60s
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Female Presenting
Character Description: Former nurse, currently taking care of Paul. Seems harmless at first, but
initial impressions can be deceiving. Annie is like no one on this or any other planet.
Character Name: Paul Sheldon
Character Age: 40s - 60s
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Male Presenting
Character Description: Famous writer, now bedridden due to a car accident. Alternates
between being in a great deal of pain and under a fog of pain medication. Grows more
desperate as he becomes more and more aware of his situation.
Character Name: Buster
Character Age: 20s or older.
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Any
Character Description: Small but important role. Local Sheriff investigating the disappearance of
Paul. Caught in a game of cat and mouse with Annie.
Auditioners are encouraged to pre-register online by noon on Friday, January 31st.
Advanced
audition registration is recommended but not required. Rre-register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelcqmY_v5unrxV68_7BoQakx4jQ2bTgIvr0thCvzISHvHxPA
● Auditioners may choose one of two available sessions:
○ 10 am -1:00 pm on February 1st OR February 2nd
● Walk-ins are welcome on both days but please arrive 30 minutes before starting time to complete registration
● Callbacks will be held by invitation on Sunday, February 2nd, 6 pm – 9 pm
● No prior acting or theatrical experience is necessary
● Auditions will consist of warm-ups and cold readings from the script
● No memorized monologue is required
● More audition information can be found at thevlt.com/auditions
Additional Information and Key Dates
● Participants are volunteering to be part of Misery.
● Limited rehearsals in February for a read-through and initial fight choreography.
● Majority of rehearsals run March 3rd through May 8th at VLT
● Performances run May 9th through May 25th
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2350 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97405
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