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PHOTOS from "Misery" at Algonquin Arts Theatre


By John Posada

originally published: 02/26/2024

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting Misery by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, now through March 3, 2024. Made popular by the Kathy Bates, James Caan film, Misery becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his "Number One Fan." Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Rescued from a wintery car crash, Paul Sheldon finds himself incapacitated in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes, a seemingly kind nurse. When events take a nightmarish turn, the injured Paul realizes the unhinged Annie has no intention of letting him leave. Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, the tense cat-and-mouse game will grip you until the very end.

The cast for Misery includes: Pamela Wilterdink (Annie), Lex Friedman (Paul), and Mile D’Altrui (Buster).

This show contains violence and limited use of strong language. The theatre encourages you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level.

Tickets start at just $26 and may be purchased at www.algonquinarts.org, by calling 732-528-9211 or by visiting the Algonquin Arts Theatre box office Monday through Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, New Jersey.




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The creative team includes; Gary Shaffer, Director; Chip Heptig, Rehearsal Stage Manager; Rachel Krupnick, Production Stage Manager; Jason Greenhouse, Scenic Designer, Roman Klima, Lighting Design Cosette Lyncheski, Costume Design Jan Topoleski, Sound Design Joe Ficarra, Prop Design and July Nagy, Producer.

Misery is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.

The Original Broadway production produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Castle Rock Entertainment, Liz Glotzer, Mark Kaufman, Martin Shafer, Raymond Wu.  World Premiere produced at Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, PA (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director)

ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (AAT) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film.

Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working alongside seasoned professionals.

AAT provides a platform for local and regional performers to showcase their work and offers audiences the opportunity to engage very directly and personally in the arts, fostering greater participation and providing an engaging means for exploring personal and societal issues through the world of the stage.

John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. Currently, John has spent the last 6 years concentrating on photographing almost 400 theater productions at over 70 different NJ theatres. Click here for John's website.




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