Community Theater auditions in Mt. Pleasant, New Jersey for “Almost Maine.”
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. “Almost, Maine” is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magical realism.
PLEASE NOTE: Must be 16+ in order to audition.
Rehearsals: Will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ on some Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings and some Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Tech rehearsals will take place from 5:00-10:00 PM, and some tech rehearsals will take place at the performance venue in Holmdel, NJ.
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Shows: There will be three performances, on Friday November 21, Saturday November 22, and Sunday November 23.
All will be evening shows. Performances will take place at the Villas of Holmdel, located in Holmdel NJ.
There is no participation fee to be in “Almost, Maine,” but all cast members will be required to participate in mandatory fundraising efforts. All cast members will also be required to sign an image release form that allows us to use your likeness, first name, and last initial on our social media, website, and in advertising/media.
Audition Information
When: Tuesday September 16 – 5:00-9:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ); Please enter through the backdoor and head downstairs.
Callbacks: Thursday September 18 – 5:00-9:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ)
Callbacks will be posted on our website overnight after auditions. We will release people as we go during the callback audition.
Roles
Actors may be cast in multiple roles. Written genders are listed but all genders will be considered for all roles.
- Pete (M): Almost pessimistic, but he truly loves Ginette, although it’s hard for him to admit.
- Steve (M): Open, clueless, and kind. He is clueless to the world due to his inability to feel pain, which is attributed to his disorder.
- Jimmy (M): A guy whose broken heart makes it hard for him to speak his mind.
- Dave (M): Not so tough, but loves Rhonda for who she is.
- East (M): A repairman, calm and sincere.
- Lendall (M): Longtime best friend to Gayle, an understanding and collected person who is trying to understand his girlfriend.
- Randy (M): 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 (M): Was told he smelled by his date. He tells his best friend he has feelings for him.
- Phil (M): A working man who gets in a fight with his wife after ice skating.
- Man/Daniel (M): The ex of Hope, who has left the town, but his life has gone on and changed without her.
- Ginette (F): Optimistic and loving toward Pete. A bit of a chatterbox who rambles on when she’s nervous.
- Sandrine (F): Jimmy’s Ex, who left him suddenly but is put together and sensitive towards Jimmy.
- Gayle (F): Longtime girlfriend to Lendall, a short-tempered, passionate, and flustered woman who wants to be married.
- Hope (F): A jittery woman who left her boyfriend to go off into the world, and has come back to see him.
- Glory (F): A vulnerable, nervous and guilty hiker.
- Waitress/Vilian (F): No nonsense, sassy waitress who is meant for Jimmy.
- Marvalyn (F): A self-protective nurse who is in a rough patch in her relationship.
- Marci (F): The hardworking wife of Phil who is angry with him over all the things his work has caused him to miss.
- Rhonda (F): A tough, closed-off, and nervous woman who is awkward around Dave.
- Suzette (F): Wife of Daniel
- Deena (F): an “Aroostook County Girl,” longtime friend of Shelly.
- Shelly (F): an “Aroostook County Girl,” longtime friend of Deena.
Audition Material:
Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue that best shows your acting abilities.
In-Person Auditions:
You are strongly encouraged to audition in-person if available! If you will be auditioning in person, be sure to arrive a few minutes before your timeslot to fill out necessary paperwork. You are welcome to leave after your audition. Please bring a resume/headshot.
Video Auditions:
If you will be sending your initial audition via video, please email your audition video to artistcollectivetroupe@gmail.com no later than 9:00 PM on Tuesday September 16 to be considered for a callback. Please include a theater resume (if you have one) and a headshot.
Production Team:
Director – Eric Pertgen
Assistant Director – Chelsea Carlson
Stage Manager – Dee Martinez
