Misery
by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Morag Shepard
Starring: Tyson Baker, Stephanie Stroud, Alvaro Cortez
Stage Manager: Nicole Lopez
Costume: Andrea Davenport
Make-Up: Andrea and Varlo Davenport
Set and Props: Stephanie Stroud
Sound: Morag Shepherd
Fight Choreography: Varlo Davenport
Photography: Ashley Thalman
Video: Jesse Nepivoda
Produced by Immigrant’s Daughter and LIl Poppet Productions
Venue: Westminster University, Dolores Doré Eccles Ceramics Center
Oct. 24-Nov. 3, 2024
Reviews:
Rhetorical Review: This production is impressive in so many ways: this is a small cast and almost every member of the cast and crew are wearing multiple hats and doing a phenomenal job at each one. The production’s commitment to crafting an intimate, yet disturbing experience pays off, with each element working together to trap the audience in Annie’s world alongside Paul. The fact that audiences are capped at twenty people ensure the immersive experience of this basement setting will not be lost with too many watching. This adaptation not only delivers chills but also explores deeper themes of control, obsession, and survival. It’s a must-see for fans of King’s work or anyone seeking an evening of spine-tingling theatre. Full Review
Rachel Reviews: As a theatre critic and patron of the arts I am always looking for new and exciting productions I can experience. Such is the case with the latest from Immigrant’s Daughter and Lil Poppet Productions and their staging of the play Misery. It is unlike anything I have ever been a part of before, and definitely one of the theatrical highlights of 2024. Full Review
The Utah Review: Baker and Stroud command every iota of our attention throughout the riveting 95-minute theatrical adventure. The most exceptional element of their performance comes in how they have shaped their respective character personalities without flattening them as cardboard monster caricatures. Full Review
