ALMOST, MAINE
by John Cariani
Directed by Tracy Liz Miller
AUDITIONS
Saturday, September 19 | 10am-12pm
Sunday, September 20 | 6-7pm & 7-9pm
CALL BACKS (by invitation)
Tuesday, September 21 | beginning @ 7pm
Auditions will be held at:
the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education
99 City Hall Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
ABOUT THE SHOW
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
Performers 21 years of age or older of all races and ethnicities, identities, and abilities are encouraged to attend.
HOW TO AUDITION
All roles are available to audition.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please read the entire play. The playwright offers tremendous guidance throughout the play concerning action and tone.
Of the three scenes provided below, please choose one of the scenes to prepare for the audition. You will be considered for all characters in the play regardless of what you select to prepare, so this gives you an opportunity to select a scene that you like and/or most confident in showcasing your skills and talents. Callback material will be different selections of the script to be determined.
All character tracks will employ minimal intimacy in the form of affectionate physical touch, including choreographed kisses, as a non-negotiable part of the storytelling. There will be an opportunity to consent to what roles you’d like to be considered for on the audition form. For the audition, please do not realize moments of intimacy; instead use placeholders that allow you to convey the character’s active moments and responses.
AUDITION MATERIALS
Act 1, Sc1 Her Heart
Top of the scene through the bottom of page 27
Act 2, Sc2 Sad and Glad
Top of the scene through the bottom of page 43
Act 2, Sc5 They Fell
Please choose the gender
Top of page 80 through bottom of page 83
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals are expected to begin the week of September 28th.
TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS
Will begin October 31.
All performers are expected to attend all tech and dress rehearsals.
STRIKE
Strike is held immediately after the final performance. All cast and crew members are required to attend.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, November 6 | 7:30pm
Saturday, November 7 | 7:30pm
Sunday, November 8| 2:00pm
Friday, November 13 | 7:30pm
Saturday, November 14 | 2:00pm
Saturday, November 14 | 7:30pm
Sunday, November 15 | 2:00pm
For inquiries please contact:
Matt Dettmer Director of Production
mdettmer@warnertheatre.org
860-489-7180 x1150
Stage @ The Warner does not offer compensation or housing for performers.