Misery | Oct 24 – Nov 2

Written by William Goldman and based on the novel by Stephen King

Are you prepared to step into the macabre mind of Stephen King? Just in time for spooky season, join us on our terrifying trek through one of King’s infamous tales, Misery.

The story follows Paul Sheldon, a successful romance novelist, who is rescued from a car wreck by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes. While he is recovering from his injuries, Annie reads his current unreleased book and becomes enraged when she discovers Paul has killed off Misery Chastain, her favorite character. When she forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, Paul realizes that Annie will never let him go. The cracks in her sanity are slowly revealed as Paul is now in a write-or-die situation.

Will Paul live to have one more story to tell—or will this be his final chapter?

Directed by Bradley Cantrell
Assistant Director Terry Kelley

Recommended for ages 16 and up. This production contains strong language, simulated violence, blood, and gunshots. This psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat! Students 15 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

• Tickets are $14/adults and $12 students & seniors.
• Tickets are available starting September 25.

Auditions | Aug. 18 & 19

AACT is looking for talented actors in their mid 30’s to 60’s for a thrilling drama!  Two men and 1 woman are needed to play Paul Sheldon, the world-famous romance novelist, Annie Wilkes, his insane “number one fan,” and Buster, the officer that comes looking for the missing Paul. Annie is cunning, paranoid and devious, hiding her malice behind a folksy, cheery facade. Paul is charming, and sometimes arrogant. As he finds himself Annie’s hostage, he must also become a master manipulator to gain his freedom.

These fabulous roles-to-die-for will require a good deal of memorization, and a commitment to the rehearsal schedule (3 rehearsals/week until Opening Week) for Paul and Annie.

• – Sign up below and book a time slot to audition.
• – Please bring your calendars and be prepared to talk about any conflicts.
• – The script requires simulated violence and some adult language.
• – Scripts will be provided for auditions.

Callback Date:

• Date: Thu, Aug 21

How It Works:

Callbacks are by invitation only and are the second-look exercise within the casting process. Not everyone will be called back and not everyone called back will be cast. The callback list will be posted here on the Cast List tab on AuburnACT.org.

Cast List will be posted at a later date.

Rehearsal & Tech Schedule