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MISERY IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC., NEW YORK.

FEATURING HUGH THOMPSON AS PAUL SHELDON, SAMANTHA WILSON AS ANNIE WILKES

WITH ANDREW BIGELOW AS BUSTER

DIRECTED BY JEREMY WEBB | SET DESIGN BY ANDREW CULL | LIGHTING DESIGN BY LEIGH ANN VARDY COSTUME DESIGN BY HELENA MARRIOTT | SOUND DESIGN BY JORDAN PALMER FIGHT DIRECTOR KAREN BASSETT | STAGE MANAGER ROBIN MUNRO APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER CASSIE WESTBROOK

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Neptune Theatre is located on sacred land that has been the site of human activity since time immemorial. We are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, and we acknowledge them as the past, present and future caretakers of this land.

As artists, we are grateful to work and build community here. As stewards of culture, we commit to continuing to improve our relations with Indigenous people and upholding values of collaboration and inclusivity in all that we do.

We strongly recommend that masks be worn in our venues. As our theatres place the audience so close to the action on stage, masking helps protect not only audience members but also the actors, who cannot wear masks when performing. By keeping them safe, we all can help prevent COVID-related performance cancellations. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. The use of cameras, cellular phones, paging devices and all other recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theatre. Please ensure all cellular phones and watch alarms are turned off. Neptune Theatre is a scent-free environment. Neptune Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Neptune Theatre engages professional technicians represented by IATSE Local 680.

Neptune Theatre acknowledges the support of our government partners: The Company .................................................................................................7 Artistic Director’s Message..............................................................9 Chair’s Message.........................................................................................10 General Manager’s Message......................................................11 About the Play..............................................................................................13 Cast..........................................................................................................................15 Cast & Creative Team.........................................................16, 18-19

by William Goldman Based on the novel by Stephen King

Misery is recommended for ages 12 and up; parently discretion is advised. Babes in arms & children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre. This show contains adult content and language, simulated violence and gunshots, and smoke. The approximate running time for this production is 2 hours, including an intermission.

MISERY is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., NY