From staff reports
Theatre Longview is set to bring the Stephen King thriller 性视界传媒淢isery性视界传媒 by William Goldman to the Longview Community Center stage 性视界传媒 just in time for the spooky season.
性视界传媒淢isery性视界传媒 begins as successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon (played by Josh Carpenter) is rescued from a car crash by his 性视界传媒淣o. 1 fan,性视界传媒 Annie Wilkes (played by Sasha Hildebrand), and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers he has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain.
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The play is based on King性视界传媒檚 1987 novel of the same name, which also was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film starring Kathy Bates and James Caan.
This psychological thriller is directed by Michael K. Ward, a veteran of the theatre and educator from Tyler who has directed more than 75 productions.
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The cast is led by Hildebrand, who has been acting and directing professionally for many years, including with the Texas Shakespeare Festival, along with Carpenter, who recently returned to East Texas after years of professional acting in New York City, and local actress NaTusha Howard.
性视界传媒淎fter the extensive set showcased in their summer musical, Theatre Longview is bringing another innovative set to the LCC stage,性视界传媒 according to information from Theatre Longview. 性视界传媒淰olunteers have been working under the guidance of Steven Lane Jr. on a rotating set for this production with scenic artistry by Melody Calhoun.性视界传媒
The set is 性视界传媒渙ne of the most intriguing visual effects Theatre Longview has done,性视界传媒 Lane said. 性视界传媒淭he set features a rotating flooring system, so the audience can capture each room as the scenes change. Patrons will be engrossed in the action, and feel as if they are in the room with Paul and Annie.性视界传媒
The production will feature a free opening night reception at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24, which will feature wine as well as cheesecake donated by Cheesecake Lane.
Performances are set 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 25 and 26 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Longview Community Center, 500 E. Whaley St.
Because of intense situations and language, Theatre Longview recommends this production for ages 16 and older.
性视界传媒淭heatre Longview encourages patrons to purchase tickets in advance due to the possibility of sell-out performances after two of their 性视界传媒楲ittle Shop of Horrors性视界传媒 performances sold out,性视界传媒 according to information from Theatre Longview.
The company性视界传媒檚 next production will be 性视界传媒淪hakespeare in Love,性视界传媒 based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, and directed by Sasha Hildebrand.
Auditions are set Nov. 2 and 3 at the Longview Community Center, with performances Feb. 13 to 16.
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