Almost, Maine
Fridays & Saturdays: 8 pm ($17)
Sunday Matinees: 2 pm ($15)
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Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Directed by Hope Smalley
Synopsis
Welcome to Almost, Maine—a place that's not quite a town and where, on one cold, clear winter night, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Set beneath the dazzling Northern Lights, Almost, Maine weaves together a series of funny, touching, and unexpected love stories. As the residents of this remote northern community navigate the joys and heartbreaks of human connection, they find themselves falling in and out of love in ways that are both magical and deeply relatable. Hearts are broken, mended, lost, and discovered as strangers, friends, and couples encounter moments that change their lives forever.
Filled with warmth, wit, and gentle magic, John Cariani's beloved modern romantic comedy celebrates the vulnerability, humor, and wonder of relationships. Whether you've found love, lost it, or are still searching for it, Almost, Maine offers a heartfelt reminder that life's most meaningful moments often arrive when we least expect them.
Scene and Character Breakdown
Some roles indicate requirements of choreographed intimacy (hugging, kissing) and/or removal of clothing (no nudity or visual suggestions of nudity.) All scenes will be choreographed by a trained intimacy coordinator in collaboration with actors based on comfort levels to ensure safety.
Some roles indicate requirements of staged physical movement including falling and choreographed slap-stick comedy style hitting. All scenes will be choreographed by a trained fight choreographer in collaboration with actors based on comfort levels to ensure safety.
Prologue, Interlogue and Epilogue: PETE and GINETTE, who have been dating for a little while.
Her Heart: EAST, a repairman, and GLORY, a hiker. (Requires moments of choreographed intimacy)
Sad and Glad: JIMMY, a heating and cooling guy; SANDRINE, his ex-girlfriend, and a salty WAITRESS.
This Hurts: MARVALYN, a woman who knows pain, and STEVE, a man who does not. (Requires moments of choreographed intimacy and staged physical movement including falling and choreographed slap-stick comedy style hitting.)
Getting It Back: GAYLE and LENDALL, longtime girlfriend and boyfriend.
They Fell: RANDY and CHAD, two “Aroostook County Boys”—longtime friends. (Requires staged physical movement including repeated falls)
Where It Went: PHIL, a hard-working husband, and MARCI, his hard-working wife.
Story of Hope: HOPE, who has traveled the world, and a MAN, who has not.
Seeing the Thing: RHONDA, a tough woman, and DAVE, the not-so-tough man who loves her. (Requires choreographed intimacy and undressing- no nudity or visual suggestions of nudity.)
Auditions
Audition information will be provided at a later date.
Helpful note: We will have an audition form for you to fill out. If you have an acting resume, that will help save you from filling out as much information!
Show dates include nine performances between
January 22 and February 7.
Learn more about Colonial Playhouse.
Ask us questions about the auditions: colonialplayhousetheater@yahoo.com.