Misery

August 20-23 & 28-30, 2026

Aldie Mill Historic Park – Aldie, VA

ABOUT THE SHOW

Naut Human Productions presented Misery, William Goldman’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novel, at Aldie Mill Historic Park for a limited engagement August 20-30, 2026.

Following a devastating car accident during a winter storm, celebrated novelist Paul Sheldon awakens in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes, his self-proclaimed “number one fan.” What begins as an act of rescue soon spirals into a harrowing battle of obsession, control, and survival.

Performed in the intimate stone cellar of Aldie Mill Historic Park, this gripping psychological thriller placed audiences closer than ever to one of Stephen King’s most unforgettable stories.

If you are interested in producing this work or have a venue that may be a fit, please contact hello@nauthuman.com.

A man sitting on a bed in a dimly lit room, with a person pointing a gun at him. The room has a stone brick wall and a small table with a lamp, water bottle, and some objects.

A person with dreadlocks and a yellow shirt is performing a chokehold on another person lying on a bed with a patchwork quilt in a dimly lit room, possibly a bar or stage setting, with brick walls and framed pictures.

A dimly lit room with two people sitting close together. One person is in a wheelchair, and both are looking upward towards a light source on the ceiling. The background shows wooden and brick elements.

A woman with short brown hair, wearing a dark shirt, appears angry or upset, standing over a person lying in bed. The person in bed has short curly hair, is covered with a colorful quilt, and is turned away from the camera. The setting appears to be

A woman appears to be performing or acting out a scene, expressing intense emotion with her hands raised and mouth open, in a cozy, rustic indoor setting with brick and wooden walls, a table with a lamp, and chairs.

Two people engaging in a dramatic or intense scene in a dim, warm-lit room with a stone wall background. One person lies on a patterned quilted surface, while the other holds their face and leans over them.

A man with a beard and curly hair wearing a white t-shirt is sitting on a wheelchair indoors. He is leaning forward with his head turned to the left, looking up. The background features a brick wall with warm lighting.

Close-up of a white wooden bedpost with a knotted rope tied around it, a person lying on a bed in the background, and a brick wall behind them.

A woman standing near a doorway with a trombone, in a dimly lit room with exposed stone walls, a table, and a person lying on the floor in the foreground.

Two people sitting at a table drinking wine in a warmly lit room with brick walls, candles, and Christmas decorations.

A dimly lit room with a stone wall and wooden ceiling. There is a woman sitting on a bed with patterned blankets, talking and raising her hand. Another person, partly visible, is pointing a gun at her. A small table with a lamp, water bottles, and a

Two people sitting in a dimly lit room, one in a wheelchair, with warm light illuminating their faces and silhouettes, and brick walls in the background.

A man sitting in a wheelchair holding a large model of an aircraft with white paper wings above his shoulder inside a dimly lit room with a stone wall.

A man and woman stand inside a rustic room near an open door, engaging in conversation. The man holds a guitar and wears a black shirt, smiling. The woman has shoulder-length hair, wears a dark top, and looks serious. Outside, a backyard with a brick

A woman and a man posing together behind a vintage typewriter on a floral tablecloth in a dimly lit room with brick walls.

Step inside one of Northern Virginia’s most remarkable historic landmarks at Aldie Mill Historic Park. Constructed between 1807 and 1809, this beautifully restored merchant mill once stood as the largest gristmill in Loudoun County. Nestled in the heart of the historic Village of Aldie, the mill is powered by rare tandem overshot waterwheels and remains the only publicly accessible example of its kind in Virginia, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the region’s industrial past.

And this August its stone cellar becomes the set for Misery!

Learn More About Aldie Mill Historic Park

A historic brick building with multiple black-framed windows, a central door, and a chimney on a metal roof, surrounded by green trees and a small garden with a brick pathway.

A historic brick building with multiple windows and a metal roof, adjacent to a stone foundation with a large water wheel in front, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A corner of a rustic room with brick and wood walls. There is a window with grid panes, a small table with a shelf and a sign, a framed picture leaning against the wall, a small wooden chair, a barrel, and a dark wooden cabinet. Artwork and framed pictures are hanging on the walls.

A vintage typewriter on a wooden desk illuminated by a desk lamp, with a snowy window in the background. The desk has scattered papers, a mug, and a notebook with a pen, in a dim, rustic room.

MISERY to Open in Site-Specific Production at Historic Aldie Mill Cellar

By: Chloe Rabinowitz

“Presented inside the historic stone cellar at Aldie Mill Historic Park in Aldie, Virginia, the site-specific production transforms the centuries-old space into Annie Wilkes' secluded mountain home.

After a devastating car accident during a blizzard, bestselling novelist Paul Sheldon awakens in the care of his self-proclaimed "number one fan," Annie Wilkes. What begins as an act of rescue soon descends into a harrowing battle of obsession, control, and survival as Paul realizes escape may be impossible.

Blending psychological suspense with the immersive atmosphere of one of Northern Virginia's most unique historic venues, Misery places audiences just feet from the action.”

MISERY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.