OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 5, 2023 – MISERY
Written by William Goldman, adapted from the novel by Stephen King
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.
Auditions coming August 27 & 28, 2023. Roles for 1 woman and 2 men.
DECEMBER 8-17, 2023 – THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Ron Lytle
Muscial Direction by Rebecca Wright
“The Man Who Saved Christmas” is loosely based on the true story of A.C. Gilbert (the inventor of The Erector Set inventor.) Set in 1917, as America is embroiled in the first World War, this ‘new old-fashioned’ crowd-pleaser focuses on Gilbert’s battle with the U.S. government as it attempts to ban toy sales during the holiday season.
Added to the mix: A secretary who keeps her heart on ice and a visiting reporter determined to thaw it out; the nefarious Iago of the toy factory, Mister Dixon; Gilbert’s loving wife Mary; and the Gilberts’ precocious niece Ellen, who untangles the myriad complications in which the young lovers–and the Toy Tycoon–find themselves.
Boasting 16 new songs that instantly feel like old friends, this is the holiday show that has left reviewers scrambling for superlatives. “The Man Who Saved Christmas” is the new show that regional and community theatres have been wishing for–and now it has arrived.
Auditions coming October 1 & 2, 2023. Role for 3 women, 4 men, 4 children, and many extras!
MARCH 22-31, 2024 – Terry Pratchett’s LORDS AND LADIES
Adapted by Irana Brown
Directed by Nick McDonald
The Lancre witches, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, are the Discworld’s only hope of rescue when elves threaten to take control with their hypnotic “glamour”. Standing stones; wizards; Morris men and Rude Mechanicals; country lore and ancient magic: all these are elements of this hilarious, fast-moving and exciting adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s well-loved novel.
Auditions coming January 28 & 29, 2024. Roles for 8 women, 14 men, 3 children, and tons of extras!
Blaine Community Theater 