Auditions Announced for ALMOST, MAINE at Ohio Stage Company

The Ohio Stage Company will hold open auditions for the heart-warming play ALMOST, MAINE, by John Cariani.

Auditions will take place on Sunday and Monday, December 6 and 7, 2015 at Fitton Center for Creative Arts. Sunday’s audition time is 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday’s audition time is 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. These open auditions are for anyone, 18 years or older, interested in participating in the production. The try-out will consist of a cold reading from the script and several improvisational exercises. There is no need to prepare in advance, audition forms and materials will be provided at the time of the try-outs.
About the show- On a Friday night in deepest winter, the residents of the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine (so far north it’s almost in Canada) are falling in and out of love in unexpected, unusual, and often hilarious ways. As the northern lights hover magically overhead, knees are getting bruised, and hearts are getting broken. But the bruises heal and hearts mend – almost – in this delightful romantic comedy.

Director Skip Badonsky is casting all roles. Needed are a minimum of two men and two women, but this ensemble play could be cast with as many as 10 men and 9 women. The ages of the characters are variable. Acting experience is not necessary, but role seekers should have a desire to share the experience of and commitment to live theatre and the enjoyment of collaborating with other talented individuals. NOTE: Some scenes will require male/female kissing.

Rehearsals will begin immediately and performances will be given January 21-24, 2016.

For community members interested in behind-the-scenes participation, Ohio Stage encourages you to volunteer. Stop by one of the audition sessions to complete a crew member form.

For more information about the audition, please contact Skip Badonsky at skipbadonsky@gmail.com or visit http://www.ohiostage.org/auditions

ALMOST, MAINE is the second production of The Ohio Stage Company’s 2015-2016 Season. All shows will be presented at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Tickets are available by calling the Fitton Center’s Box Office at (513) 863-8873 or visiting www.fittoncenter.org/specialevents.

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