"Almost, Maine" Child and Teen Audition for The Theater
Children and teens ages 12-18 audition opportunity for the theater production of "Almost, Maine." Please refer to the details provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Almost, Maine is a play in two acts. The title refers to an imagined town in Northern Maine, named Almost, which the playwright, John Cariani, writes, “doesn’t quite exist”. Each scene consists of at least two main characters, and, aside from the Prologue, Interlogue, and Epilogue, none of the characters onstage repeat (though some are mentioned tangentially in later scenes). THEY FELL can also be cast as a female scene as SHELLY and DEENA. There are 20 roles in the play. It was written to be performed by four actors doubling the various roles but does not need to be cast as such. The play is structured as 8 vignettes with a prologue, interlogue and epilogue. Additional info: Please note: there is a production fee applied. To prepare for the audition you must prepare a one-minute monologue. The monologue should be in the style of romantic, comedic, or romantic comedy. Performances will be May 17th-20th. If you are interested please apply.
22 roles
A rather pessimistic teen male, in love with Ginnette.
A hopeless romantic, smitten with Pete. A bit of a chatterbox when excited.
An open, kind fellow whose brother protects him due a disorder that causes an inability to feel pain.
Young woman in an unhappy relationship. She is defensive and protective of her heart.
A quiet, matter-of-fact sort of man. Long term relationship with Gayle.
Impulsive woman who has worked herself into a panic over her long term relationship with Lendall. City philanthropist and head of the local community center.
Settled, contented married man.
Wife of Daniel.
Almost native who went to college on the west coast. She is returning to hopefully reunite with her high school sweetheart, Daniel.
A quite, kind repairman who.
A vulnerable, guilty widow in search of the northern lights.
A heating and cooling guy. He was left by Sandrine almost a year ago, and still has no idea why she left.
Jimmy's ex-girlfiend who isnow engaged to be married. Still feels guilty for leaving Jimmy the way she did.
Upbeat but overworked server at the Moose Paddy, the local hot spot.
Builder and local handyman. Falls in love with best friend Randy.
Down home "Country Boy". Contractor and handyman. Best friends with Chad. Has trouble admitting his feelings for Chad.
Tired, overworked husband and father. Tired of balancing work and married life.
Hardworking wife and mother. Unhappy and lonely in her marriage.
Patient, friendly man with the heart of an artist.
Athletic and competitve. Tough tomboy.
“Country Girl” who falls in love with her best friend Deena.
“Country Girl” who has trouble admitting her feelings for best friend Shelly.
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