About:

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 magic realism…witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).” —The New York Times.

“Sweet, poignant, and witty. Nearly perfect. ALMOST, MAINE’s charm is real. [It] packs wit, earns its laughs and, like love, surprises you.” —New York Daily News.

“Mega-hit ALMOST, MAINE lands somewhere between Norman Rockwell and Our Town. Unabashedly unhip. There is no pretense of an edge here—the show offers a sweetness and decency that’s become rare at the theater. At this point, it’s a welcome breath of fresh air.” —New York Post.

Audition Process:

Auditioners will perform cold reads from the script.

Child and Youth Safety Information:

Actors must be 18 years old by the first rehearsal.

Rehearsals:

First rehearsals will be Monday, December 8, 2025 though Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the APC Theater, before taking a break for the holidays. Beginning Saturday, January 3, 2026, rehearsals will be Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays; weekday rehearsals are 6:30-9:30 PM and Saturday rehearsals are 2:00PM-5:00PM. All rehearsals are scheduled to be held at the Spotlight, but location is subject to change.

Tech week is Sunday, February 15, 2026 through Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6-10 PM. Shows are February 20 - March 1, 2026, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30, Saturday at noon and Sunday at 2:00 PM. All tech rehearsals and performances will be at The Spotlight.

No conflicts tech week or show dates.

Roles:

All roles are non-Equity; no pay, no fee. Arcadia Theater encourages diversity when casting shows and encourages all interested actors to audition.

Characters are ages 20s-40s 

• Will be casting between 2 and 20 actors depending on auditions. Actors will likely be cast in multiple roles.

• Many roles may require some level of physical intimacy with another actor.

  
  Male Characters:
   
  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 who's broken heart makes it hard for him to speak his mind.
  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.
  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.
  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/Daniel - The ex of Hope, who has left the town but his life has gone on and changed without her.
   
  Female Characters:
   
  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, 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/ Villian - 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.
  Suzette - Wife of Daniel

Questions?

Note: Please 1) sign up for an Audition Slot & 2) complete the Audition Form.

Sign Up for an Audition Slot

Complete  Audition Form 

You will need a resume (if you have one) and a headshot or clear face picture, as well as a list of all conflicts.