Argenta Contemporary Theatre

10/21/2026

Opening night had audiences on the edge of their seats! 🔪

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the opening of this thriller. With suspense around every corner and performances that keep you guessing, MISERY delivers a night of theatre that’s equal parts scary and hilarious.

Don’t miss your chance to see what audiences are talking about. MISERY runs through November 1 at Argenta Contemporary Theatre.

🎟️ Get your tickets at argentacontemporarytheatre.org

Photography: Caleb Wall

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations.

10/20/2026

What goes into making stage violence feel real? An interview with Brett Ihler, fight choreographer for MISERY, is now live on the ACT blog

Read the interview and get your tickets at the link below!

Production photography by Brandon Markin.In Misery, violence is rarely just about the moment of impact. It lives in anticipation, imbalance, and the shifting control between Annie Wilkes and Paul Sheldon.For ACT’s production, Fight Choreographer Brett Ihler brings decades of experience as both a p...

10/18/2026

Early bird registration for ACTing Up 2027 at Argenta Contemporary Theatre ends today, so register now to save $100 and secure the $600 tuition rate! Open to students ages 8–18, this exciting summer theatre program offers opportunities to perform in The Little Mermaid, Jr. or 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, or explore the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre through PrACTical Summer Camp. Sign up today:
https://www.argentacontemporarytheatre.org/academy

10/16/2026

OPENING NIGHT IS HERE! 🔪

The obsession officially begins tonight. MISERY is now open at Argenta Contemporary Theatre, bringing Stephen King’s twisted tale of obsession, suspense, and some unexpected laughs to the stage.

📅 October 14–November 1
🎟️ Get your tickets at argentacontemporarytheatre.org

Photography: Brandon Markin

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations.

10/16/2026

BroadwayWorld’s Theresa Bertram calls ACT’s Misery “a deliciously intense night of theatre.” From Mary Twedt’s terrifying, unpredictable Annie Wilkes to the production’s tight physical tension and immersive technical design — this is the psychological thriller theatre fans won’t want to miss. Read the full review and get the details: https://wix.to/GpSY0uC

BroadwayWorld’s Theresa Bertram attended the first preview of ACT’s Misery and came away calling it “a deliciously intense night of theatre” — and, for fans of psychological thrillers, “the show to see.”Her review praises the performances, the physical tension of the production, and th...

10/15/2026

Preview night #2. 🔪

MISERY is equal parts scary and funny. Come for the horror, stay for the laughs!

Catch Stephen King’s twisted tale of obsession live on stage at Argenta Contemporary Theatre through November 1.

🎟️ Get your tickets at argentacontemporarytheatre.org

Photography: Brandon Markin

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations.

10/15/2026

From Stage to Page: A Book Club Experience
Let’s read a play together!

Join Argenta Contemporary Theatre and Paper Hearts Bookstore for a one-of-a-kind book club event! See MISERY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre, take home the script to read, then come back to compare the page to the stage, discuss the play, and explore scenes together.

Event is $5!

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations

How does it work?
• Purchase your tickets to MISERY at https://www.argentacontemporarytheatre.org/ with coupon code PAGETOSTAGE5 for $5 off.
• Pick up a script when you attend the show and take it home to read.
• Attend the follow-up discussion & script exploration on Wednesday October 28th at 6:30pm at ACT below for $5.

10/14/2026

Preview night #1. 🩸

Obsession takes center stage in MISERY. Annie Wilkes has found her favorite author, Paul Sheldon, and she’s not letting him go anytime soon.

Join us for Stephen King’s chilling thriller, now playing at Argenta Contemporary Theatre through November 1.

🎟️ Get your tickets at argentacontemporarytheatre.org

Photography: Brandon Markin

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations.

10/13/2026

We’re on The Vine today! 🎬🩸

Mary Twedt (Annie Wilkes) and Coby Goss (Paul Sheldon) joined The Vine to talk all things MISERY — and trust us, you won’t want to miss this one. 👀

Performances begin TOMORROW! Come see Stephen King’s chilling story of obsession come to life on the ACT stage.

🎟️ Get your tickets at argentacontemporarytheatre.org

Watch the full interview: https://www.thv11.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/the-vine/argenta-contemporary-theatre-presents-misery/91-5db15262-3c59-4f10-a2a5-5faa19400a18

📍 Argenta Contemporary Theatre | October 14–November 1

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations.

10/12/2026

She’s his biggest fan. His worst nightmare. 🔪

MISERY opens in TWO DAYS. When admiration turns into obsession, there’s no easy escape.

🗓️ October 14 – November 1
📍 Argenta Contemporary Theatre | 405 Main St.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at argentacontemporarytheatre.org

Content Warning: MISERY contains strong language, violence, and disturbing situations.

Photography: Caleb Patton ()