AUDITONS
Towle Theater seeks strong actors for its upcoming production of Misery directed by Jim LaPietra. All ethnicities, gender identities and ages 21 and up are strongly encouraged to audition. Performance Dates listed below. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Towle Theater 5205 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN.
Misery by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King
This psychological thriller based on Stephen King’s novel Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash and wakes up captive in a secluded home owned by his self-identified “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript of 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. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it – and it does.
Roles: Annie Wilkes - 30’s - 60’s Former nurse, Paul Sheldon’s number one fan
PAUL SHELDON – 30’s - 60’s Acclaimed romance novelist
BUSTER – 30’s - 60’s Sheriff of a town nearb
Pay: $450 stipend
Time Commitment: Rehearsals will begin July 17th. 3-5 rehearsals per week (based on availability of production team and cast). Performance Dates are September 25 - October 11. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Towle Theater in Hammond, IN. Performance times: Matinees at 2pm. Evenings 7:30 pm.
Material To Prepare:
Misery - Auditions will consist of readings from the sides provided on our website and do not need to be memorized. The parts of Paul and Annie will require physical action and movement that includes (but may not be limited to) lifting or assisting in lifting another human, moving one’s own body weight with upper body only and exerting physical action and effort during dialogue.
Contact Info: Please email headshot, resume, video link (YouTube or Vimeo) of your submission and the audition form (found at the bottom here to download) to towletheater@gmail.com.
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