Experience the raw intensity of Misery, Stephen King’s masterful thriller—where obsession turns deadly and every moment keeps you on the edge of your seat. When a famous author is rescued by his “number one fan,” gratitude quickly spirals into a terrifying fight for survival. With heart-stopping suspense and unforgettable performances, this is live theatre at its most gripping.
By William Goldman | Based on the novel by Stephen King
ASL Performance: Sunday, October 26, 1:30 PM
AGE & CONTENT ADVISORY:
Not recommended for young audience members.
Content Advisory: Violence, adult language, loud sound effects, theatrical flashing lights and brief smoke effect, sound of a gunshot.
RUN TIME: 1 hour and 45 minutes including one 12-minute intermission.
Why It’s a Must-See:
The thrill and chill of a Stephen King classic, live onstage.
“…A masterclass in tension, delivered by a cast and design team that understands that fear, when done well, is a slow burn.”
- Greg Heilman,
Sound on Stage Review
Featuring real-life couple and regional favorites Krista Curry and Erik Gratton.
UpcominG Performances
WEEK 1
Thur, Oct 16, 7:30 PM
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Fri, Oct 17, 7:30 PM
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Sat, Oct 18, 7:30 PM
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Sun Matinee, Oct 19, 1:30 PM
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WEEK 2
Fri, Oct 24, 7:30 PM
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Sat, Oct 25, 7:30 PM
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Sun Matinee, Oct 26, 1:30 PM
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WEEK 3
Thur, Oct 30, 7:30 PM
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Fri, Oct 31, 7:30 PM
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Sat, Nov 1, 7:30 PM
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Sun Matinee, Nov 2, 1:30 PM
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Meet the Artists
KRISTA CURRY
KRISTA CURRY (ANNIE WILKES) spent 2022–2024 touring the U.S. and China with ANNIE as Lily St. Regis, and previously toured nationally as six-year-old supervillain Luna Girl in the phenomenon PJ MASKS. Often cast as gals of questionable morals, favorite roles include Baroness Elsa Schraeder in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Milady de Winter in THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Hedy LaRue in HOW TO SUCCEED…, and Lina Lamont in three productions of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. A Gig Harbor native now based in California, she is delighted to return to KCPT six years after playing Mistress Ford in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, and fresh off a joyful run as Louise in last month’s DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE. She is especially grateful to share these last two shows with her wonderful husband, Erik.
ERIK GRATTON
ERIK GRATTON (PAUL SHELDON) started this year in New York, with The Mint Theatre Company‘s GARSIDE’S CAREER (2025 Drama Desk Nominee for Best Revival). Also in NYC: Buddy the Elf in ELF THE MUSICAL at the Theater at Madison Square Garden; off-Broadway, he was Andrew Cuomo in A TURTLE ON A FENCE POST (Theatre 555), Rosalind in AS YOU LIKE IT (HERE Arts), and did several shows with New York Classical Theatre in Central Park. Other: Hamlet, Shrek, Wilbur the Pig, Billy Pilgrim, & Homer Simpson. He’s been a beaver-man on Grimm and dumb goofballs in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Eleven years ago, he got to play with John Considine in A LIFE IN THE THEATRE, right here, directed by Denise! And last month he was Jack to Krista’s Louise right on this same stage! Delighted to do this second show in a row with his favorite person on the planet!
David Wayne Johnson
DAVID WAYNE JOHNSON (BUSTER) returns to the boards after a 5-year hiatus for this adaptation of Stephen King’s horror story. Some of David’s most memorable KCPT roles over the past 26 years include: Orin Scrivello, the sadist dentist in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS; Miles Glorious in FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM; Mozart in AMADEUS; The title role in TARTUFFE; Chet, the android sex slave in THE CHILDREN OF THE ELVI; Duke Frederick and William in AS YOU LIKE IT; Boyce in INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR A POST-MONEY WORLD; and Master Page in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. David is excited, humbled and honored to be in this fine production with this amazing cast and crew. And, thanks to our audience, patrons, and artistic leadership!
Creative Team
BRENDAN CHAMBERS (DIRECTOR)
BRENDAN CHAMBERS is excited to be working alongside such a talented team of artists to recreate this iconic psychological thriller. His most recent directing credits at KCPT include WILD MAN OF THE WYNOOCHEE (Sound on Stage Regional Theatre Awards - Best Director nominee 2025), GUNMETAL BLUES (Sound on Stage Regional Theatre Awards - Best Director nominee 2024) and BAKE TO ALASKA. Brendan earned a BFA in acting at Carnegie Mellon University and an MA in educational theatre from New York University. Brendan has performed in over a dozen Mainstage shows at KCPT, with his last appearance as Polixenes in THE WINTER’S TALE. Brendan is KCPT’s Artistic Associate and a proud member of Actor’s Equity. Brendan thanks his family, his wife Maggie, his son River, along with his pup Kode for all their support.
WILLIAM GOLDMAN (Playwright)
WILLIAM GOLDMAN is one of the most influential and successful writers of his generation. Film credits include Masquerade, Harper, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Stepford Wives, All the President’s Men, The Princess Bride (based on his novel of the same name), Last Action Hero, The General s Daughter, Marathon Man (based on his novel of the same name), and many, many others. He co-wrote two plays with brother James Goldman: BLOOD, SWEAT, AND STANLEY POOLE and A FAMILY AFFAIR. As a novelist, Goldman has penned several American classics including, but not limited to, Soldier in the Rain (1960), Father’s Day (1971), Magic (1976), The Color of Light (1984), and The Silent Gondoliers (1984). He has also written many articles for acclaimed publications on the topic of screenwriting and several non-fiction books, including The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway (1969) and Adventures in the Screentrade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting (1983). Awards: Academy Award, Writers Guild Award, and British Academy Award, for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969; Academy Award and Writers Guild Award, for “All the President’s Men,” 1976. Education: Oberlin College, Ohio, B.A. 1952; Columbia University, New York, M.A. 1956.
TERRY TENNESEN (Set Designer)
TERRY TENNESEN has worked for KCPT as set designer and scenic artist for numerous productions including 2024’s WILD MAN OF THE WYNOOCHEE. Credits include ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, COLE PORTER REVUE, ANNAPURNA, THE BOOK CLUB PLAY, 4,000 MILES, KING LEAR, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, JACQUES BREL, TWELFTH NIGHT, DRACULA, BARK! THE MUSICAL. He is an animator/ illustrator/filmmaker with over 30 years of experience. He studied scenic design at Pacific Lutheran University and has designed sets for college productions and television commercials.
BRY KIFOLO (Light & Sound)
BRY KIFOLO is thrilled to be part of the KCPT family as the Resident Production Stage Manager. Her most recent technical work includes sound designing for CARMELITA and BAKE TO ALASKA, stage managing, and writing THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, and crafting intricate sound designs for NEW MOON: A DOG’S TALE and AROUND THE WORLD IN LESS THAN 80 DAYS. A former KCPT Artistic Apprentice (2018/19), Bry was recently honored as Best Stage Manager for the 2023-2024 Season at the Sound on Stage Professional Regional Theater Awards. Bry thanks her dog, Harper, for always being ready for post-show walks and cuddles.
CORINNE ADAMS (COSTUME DESIGNER)
CORINNE ADAMS is a poet, story collector, editor, traditional musician, translator, and costumer. She holds a BA from Sophia University in Tokyo and a Masters of Poetry from the University of Edinburgh. With the help of a generous grant from the Elizabeth George Foundation, she is working on the research, collection, and translation of pre-war and wartime Japanese women poets. She currently works for KCPT as a costume designer, and spends much of her free time mending and restoring antique and vintage garments.
MICHELLE CESMAT (SCENIC ARTIST)
MICHELLE CESMAT is Resident Scenic Artist for KCPT. Her work includes CARMELITA, GUNMETAL BLUES, BAKE TO ALASKA, REDD, WILD MAN OF THE WYNOOCHEE, WHAT THE DICKENS?!, and LIVING INCOGNEGRO. Michelle holds a BA from Western Washington University, Art Studio (major), Art History and Anthropology (double minor) and holds an Illustration Certificate. She is passionate about producing art, writing, culture, art history and exploring the outdoors. Michellecesmat.com
RAVEN MCMILLEN (STAGE MANAGER)
RAVEN MCMILLEN is thrilled to be returning to his home stage at Key City Public Theatre where he first started with Shakespeare’s COMEDY OF ERRORS (Dromio E.), Raven is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has been working the stages of LA for over a decade. Raven’s work includes four years at The Dolby Theatre and two seasons as stage manager for the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.
TAMARA HALLIGAN (SWEATER DESIGNS)
TAMARA HALLIGAN is returning to KCPT after a 2 year educational adventure in NYC where she studied fashion design at The Fashion Institute of Technology. Also an architect and artist, Tamara was the costume coordinator at KCPT for the very first award-winning SPIRIT OF THE YULE. She is so excited to be contributing hand knit sweaters to this show.
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) “Misery” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www. dramatists.com).
Stephen King on Stage
Few authors have left as wide and lasting a mark on modern storytelling as Stephen King. Known as the “Master of Horror,” King has published more than 65 novels and over 200 short stories, many of which have become cultural touchstones through both film and live performance. His works are uniquely suited to the stage, blending suspense, humanity, and the supernatural in ways that continue to inspire playwrights, composers, and directors around the world.
JOIN US ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Misery Halloween Party
KCPT Board Member, Anita Schmucker, and her beastly handsome escort at KCPT Halloween Party & Performance 2023
Key City Public Theatre is throwing a Halloween party to die for!
Friday, October 31st
Party Starts at 6:00 PM | Misery Performance starts at 7:30 PM | 21 YEARS +
Party + Performance Ticket: $75
This combination party + performance ticket includes:
A complimentary drink ticket
Spooky light bites
A killer costume contest
Wicked fun with fellow theatre-lovers
Then, settle in for a thrilling performance of MISERY, a chilling stage adaptation of Stephen King's classic novel. Expect suspense, obsession, and the kind of fear that lingers... Costumes encouraged. Screams guaranteed.
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