MADE BY, WITH, AND FOR A COMMUNITY

Auditions for Almost, Maine by John Cariani 
 

What to prepare: Come prepared to perform cold readings from the script. 

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Seeking: 2-10 male-identifying and 2-8 Female-identifying actors. Age: 18+

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Performance Dates: April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19

Synopsis: On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. 

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Intimacy 
Roles marked with an (*) include choreographed moments of intimacy. Roles marked with a (♱) include a comedic disrobing sequence in which both characters remove their outer clothing down to long underwear. All intimate moments will be staged according to each actor’s comfort level. Performer agency will be prioritized at all times, and any violation of boundaries or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Stage management will oversee daily intimacy check-ins. 

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Male-Identifying Roles 
Each male actor cast will potentially play multiple characters, including: 
Pete*: Almost pessimistic, but he truly loves Ginette, although it's hard for him to admit. 
Steve: Open, clueless, and kind. He is clueless to the world due to his inability to feel pain, which is attributed to his disorder. 
Jimmy: A guy whose broken heart makes it hard for him to speak his mind. 
Dave*♱: Not so tough, but loves Rhonda for who she is. 
East*: A repairman, calm and sincere. 
Lendall*: Longtime best friend to Gayle, an understanding and collected person who is trying to understand his girlfriend. 
Randy**: Broke his date’s face while dancing. Ends up having feelings for his best friend Chad, but it's hard for him to admit it. 
Chad**: Was told he smelled by his date. He tells his best friend he has feelings for him. 
Phil: A working man who gets in a fight with his wife after ice skating. 
Man: The ex of Hope, who has left the town, but his life has gone on and changed without her. 
**Randy & Chad: These roles include portrayal of a same-gender relationship; performers should be comfortable with this material. No physical intimacy involved. Note: Could also be performed by 2 female-identifying actors.
 
Female-Identifying Roles 
Each female actor cast will potentially play multiple characters, including: 
Ginette*: Optimistic and loving toward Pete. A bit of a chatterbox who rambles on when she's nervous. 
Sandrine: Jimmy’s Ex, who left him suddenly but is put together and sensitive towards Jimmy.  
Gayle*: Longtime girlfriend to Lendall, a short-tempered, passionate, and flustered woman who wants to be married. 
Hope: A jittery woman who left her boyfriend to go off into the world, and has come back to see him. 
Glory*: A vulnerable, nervous and guilty hiker. 
Waitress: No nonsense, sassy waitress who is meant for Jimmy. 
Marvalyn: A self-protective nurse who is in a rough patch in her relationship. 
Marci: The hardworking wife of Phil who is angry with him over all the things his work has caused him to miss. 
Rhonda*♱: A tough, closed-off, and nervous woman who is awkward around Dave.