Auditions are open to anyone and everyone. Some roles may require specific ages and physical characteristics in keeping with the playwright’s intentions or within limitations of our performance agreement (age, gender, weight, race, etc.).
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Monroe Community Players maintains a policy of open casting at all auditions. This means that unless announced otherwise prior to auditions, you will be auditioning in front of a group of others who are auditioning and may be asked to perform along with them.
Audition Location: MCP Studio Theater at The Mall of Monroe (2121 N. Monroe St, Suite 400) unless otherwise noted below.
Misery
by william goldman
based on the novel by stephen king
Audition Dates (subject to change):
Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 22 @ 11:00 am
2026
Show Dates:
October 16, 17, 18 and 23, 24, 25
2026
Director: Lisa Ghigliazza
Synopsis:
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.
Warning: this show contains violence, graphic content, and psychological themes related to mental illness.
Age restriction
This is an adult show and all characters are portrayed by adults 18+ years of age.
Characters:
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.