This quirky collection of stories by John Cariani about love is consistently one of the most-produced plays in America. This production is rated PG for brief intimate moments.
Directors: Eli Grant, Alexis Ligon, Michaela Fryer, and Bradley Cantrell
Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) announces Open Auditions for their production of Almost, Maine. No previous experience necessary! This is your opportunity to shine or step into the stage lights for the first time. Minimum age for auditioning: 18 years.
Please view the “Character Descriptions” for more information about the various roles in this production.
Rehearsals will not begin until January 6, 2025, but there will be a required read-through on December 16 at 6:00 PM.
Actors will be expected to be very familiar with their lines when rehearsals start. Because of the episodic nature of Almost, Maine, each scene requires 2 or 3 actors of various ages and will rehearse for one hour, twice a week. Rehearsals are 5 weeks total.
Complete the Sign Up form to reserve an audition spot and let us know what to expect.
(Walk-ins ae welcome too.)
Please view the “Rehearsals” tab for complete information. List any conflicts you have with the schedule on the Auditions Sign Up form in the link below.
Dates: December 2 or 3 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
December 4 and/or 5 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Callbacks by invitation only)
Location: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave Auburn, AL, 3683
Contact info@auburnact.org with any questions.
Character Descriptions for Almost Maine
Prologue – Pete and Ginette, who have been dating for a little while.
Her Heart – East, a repairman and Glory, a hiker.
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.
Getting It Back – Gayle and Lendall, longtime girlfriend and boyfriend
Interlogue – Pete from the Prologue
The Fall – Randy and Chad, two “Aroostoock County Boys” longtime friends OR
Deena and Shelly, two “Aroostoock County Girls” longtime friends
Where It Went – Phil, a hardworking husband and Marci, his hardworking wife.
Story of Hope – Hope, who traveled the world and a Man who has not.
Seeing the Thing – Rhonda, a tough woman and Dave, the not-so-tough man loves her.
Epilogue- Pete and Ginette from the Prologue.
*Some scenes include intimacy or LGBTQIA+ interactions. Those who audition will have an opportunity to tell directors what they are comfortable performing.
Thank you to all who auditioned! We are happy to announce the Cast for this production:
Pro/Inter/Epilogue
Pete – Ryan Gibson
Ginette – Tyler Grant
Scene 1. Her Heart
East – Bryson Byrne
Glory – Reagan Kessler
Scene 2. Sad and Glad
Jimmy – Carlos Pineda
Sandrine – Anna Beth McSpadden
Waitress – Molly MacCaughelty
Scene 3. This Hurts
Steve- Matt Martin
Marvalyn- Kendal Conahan
Scene 4. Getting It Back
Gayle – Michaela Fryer
Lendell – Jarred Fleming
Scene 5. They Fell
Randy – Thomas Dyer
Chad – Patrick Guyton
Deena – Ivy Grant
Shelly – Bria Huckaby
Scene 6. Where It Went
Phil – Jack Hudon
Marci – Rachel Pair
Scene 7. Story Of Hope
Hope – Tricia Oliver
Man – Kwinton Thompkins
Scene 8. Seeing The Thing
Dave – Michael Knotts
Rhonda – Emily Haga
Regular rehearsals: January 6 – February 5 2025
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Full Cast rehearsals: February 3 – 5, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Set build day: February 1, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave, Auburn, AL, 36830
Performance Dates:
February 6, 7, & 8 at 7:00 PM.
February 9 at 2:00 PM.
$12/Adults, $10/Children, Students, and Seniors.
Ticket information line: (334) 246-1084
Tickets are available for purchase in the link below.