Auditions

AUDITIONS FOR: Misery by William Goldman
DIRECTED BY: Amanda Megyesi-McCave
LOOKING FOR: 2 Men & 1 Woman
plus backstage volunteers of all types are encouraged to attend
AUDITION DATES: Sunday and Monday, October 29 & 30 @ 7pm
PLAY RUNS: January 4 to 27, 2024
AUDITION SITE: Theatre West 3536 SE Hwy 101

Looking for three strong actors
Annie Wilkes: 35-55
Paul Sheldon: 35-55
Sheriff Buster: Any Age

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SUMMARY:

Misery follows successful roman novelist, Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her seculuded home. While Paul is canvalescing, Annie reads his latest booka nd 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.

For auditions be prepared for readings that show contrasting characteristics, improv, and cold readings from the script. You may prepare a 2 min monologue of contrasting characteristics, emotions, and personalities, but it is not required. This will be somewhat of a physical and emotional show. If you would like to review the script before the audition, please contact Theatre West or the director at [email protected]

Misery is also looking for a great crew!! If you have experience with fight choreography, set building, lighting design or any other hidden backstage talents, please contact Theatre West or the director at [email protected]

Overall, be prepared for an intense, but flexible rehearsal process. New actors and old are always welcome and encouraged!

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Auditions are typically held on Sundays and Mondays. Dates will be announced on the local radio station, KBCH 1400 AM, in local newspapers, on Facebook via the Theatre West of Lincoln City page, and on this website at least one month before audition dates.

Auditions are held several weeks before each new play at Theatre West. The call goes out for local actors/wanna be actors to audition for the roles and beginners are most welcome to audition. Everyone has an equal chance to be chosen for a part since directors at Theatre West do not pre-select their cast. You might read for one part, but the director wants you in an entirely different role. Surprise, the director saw something special! The point is that we encourage the public to come and participate. Even if you are unfamiliar with the play or not necessarily interested in actually getting a role, it can be a lot of fun.

We don’t pre judge anyone. If we laugh it will be because you read the funny line really well. Don’t want a stage role but think it would be fun to be a prop person, run lights and sound, be in charge of costuming, ushering, or helping out in the box office? Great, there are many parts to putting a play on stage and only a few are the actors. Auditioning can be fun and you are sure to meet friends, and who knows you may discover that you really want to be a part of the “Live” Theater experience.

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