Artistic Director’s Message

As is always the way with program notes from Directors, this is being written ahead of the rehearsal period beginning. Literally a week before high diving headfirst into this play with this wonderful cast and creative team. I cannot wait for you to sit back but more likely (hopefully) forward in your seat as Stephen King’s world of Misery is brought to life. Like so many, I grew up reading King’s books and watching the many movie adaptations. Misery was a favourite. Since becoming Artistic Director of Neptune in January 2018 I have been trying to get the rights for William Goldman’s adaptation of his own screenplay. They finally became available last year, just as I was planning this season.

I am delighted to invite you into the home of Annie Wilkes. Be careful not to upset her.

This is Neptune’s 60th Anniversary year and I am so honoured to be the 14th Artistic Director in Neptune’s history. I arrived in Canada (& Halifax) 24 years ago and was fortunate to make this wonderful city, province and theatre my home. Linda Moore was my first Neptune AD and I am thrilled that during the run of this play we honour her by adding her name to the Artistic Director’s wall in the lobby. She was the first Canadian to hire me and I am truly grateful. (It’s her fault, folks!)

Linda and I have partnered to spearhead a campaign to raise much needed funds to keep the building you are in right now operating at maximum potential. Linda oversaw the New Neptune campaign in the late 90’s which saw this building rise and the addition of the Scotiabank Stage. Neptune has produced theatre on this spot for sixty years. With your valued support we can continue for at least another sixty! Contact Leslie Macdonald (Director of Development) if you’d like to make a donation to your Neptune. She’s at: lmacdonald@neptunetheatre.com