Performances of Misery at the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO REP) will run through Sunday, Oct. 27. Adapted for the stage from Stephen King’s renowned novel, this local iteration of the psychological thriller opened in mid-October and stars Timothy Cox as Paul Sheldon and Alice Kelly Bahlke as Annie Wikes.
After a car accident leaves Sheldon—a popular novelist—stranded and severely injured during a blizzard, he’s rescued by Wilkes, who “turns out to be more than just a devoted reader,” according to press materials. While Sheldon recuperates under her care, he becomes “trapped in a terrifying game of manipulation and control,” thanks to Wilkes’ unsettling and obsessive nature.
“This play challenges both the actors and the audience with its gripping narrative and intense emotional stakes,” SLO REP’s Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris said in press materials.Â
Harris praised Misery director Lawrence Lesher for delivering “a production that is both thrilling and thought-provoking,” with suspenseful storytelling and meticulous detail.Â
Tickets to Misery are available in advance at slorep.org, or by calling (805) 786-2440. SLO REP is located at 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. Δ
This article appears in Oct 17-27, 2024.