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Welcome to Almost, Maine, where on one cold, clear winter night, the northern lights dance in the star-filled sky above, casting a magical glow on the residents below. In this enchanting town, love is in the air, and the unexpected and hilarious ways it unfolds will warm your heart. Knees may get bruised, and hearts may break, but as the night progresses, they also heal and mend—almost, like a delightful midwinter night’s dream.

Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 at 7pm

Dayton Playhouse
1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414

Production dates: Nov. 15-24

CASTING: ALMOST, MAINE is an ensemble play featuring 9 different couples in various stages of falling in or out of love. In the original production, each of the nine couples was portrayed by four actors. For our production, we aim to select the most talented actors from auditions, potentially resulting in a cast as large as 19 individuals. We are committed to casting actors of all ages, races, physical abilities, and sexual orientations to create a diverse and inclusive production.

Audition process: Each person wishing to be considered for the cast will be asked to cold read from the script. Please come prepared with a list of known conflicts that would prevent you from attending rehearsals Monday through Thursday 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM, from October 2 through November 24, 2024. Not every character will be called every night, but everyone will need to be available November 6-17 (Tech week and first weekend of performances) as well as November 21-24 (brush up rehearsal and second weekend).

If you have questions please reach out to Dawn Roth Smith: dawns1210@gmail.com.

Characters:
The Prologue/ Epilogue

• Ginette: Woman
• Pete: Man

Her Heart

• Glory: Woman, she’s on a quest
• East: Man, he’s a repairman
  This scene will include the two characters kissing.

Sad and Glad

• Jimmy: Man, with an odd tattoo and a gentle heart
• Sandrine: Woman, a bachelorette
• A Waitress: Woman, busy and kind

This Hurts

• Steve: Man, resilient and analytical
• Marvalyn: Woman, compassionate and spirited

Getting It Back

• Gayle: Woman, Outwardly loving
• Lendal: Man, Inwardly loving

They Fell

• There are two versions, one for two male friends, and one for two Female friends. We will cast 1 pair of Actors.
• Randy/Chad: Male friends
• Shelly/Deena: female friends
  As they talk about how awful their recent heterosexual dating experiences have been, one of the friends, reveals that the other is the only good thing in their life, which freaks the other friend out. The ability to safely fall onto the floor will be needed for these roles.

Where It Went

• Phil: Man, husband
• Marci: Woman, wife

Story of Hope

• Hope: Woman, coming home with a purpose
• Daniel: Man, always been where he is

Seeing the Thing

• Dave: Man, “artist” in love
• Rhonda: Woman, slow to pick up on intentions
  This scene will include the two characters kissing.

ALMOST, MAINE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service
collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Join us for the upcoming FutureFest by participating in our open auditions on Monday, May 20th, and Tuesday, May 21st, both at 7 pm at the Dayton Playhouse – 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414-5300.

Auditions will involve cold readings from the scripts, offering you a chance to showcase your talent. Stay tuned for the announcement of our directors, to be revealed late next week.

A variety of roles will be available, each offering a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting festival. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Tina McPhearson at dpiartisticcommittee@gmail.com. Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! Performances will be July 19-21.

The Chrysalis by Joe Ricci

• DR. JOHN SICURA (65): A widower for almost two years, father to Kerrigan and Vicki. Normally easygoing but has grown restless living alone in the big house and yearns for more.
• KERRIGAN SICURA (35): John’s younger daughter. Tightly pulled together and type A. She is the breadwinner of her family, pulling in a high 6-figure salary working a high-pressure job in finance. Can be quirky and funny. Married to Colin.
• COLIN (33): A former investigative reporter, now a stay-at-home dad for Kerrigan’s and his twin boys. Struggles with restlessness and loneliness with Kerrigan working so much.
• VICKI SICURA (39): John’s older daughter. An artist in every aspect of her life. Follows her muse wherever it takes her and always says what’s on her mind, no matter how inappropriate.
• OLIVIA DESANTOS (34): Very attractive and bubbly real estate agent. A real pro who always has a smile and does whatever she can to make the client comfortable.
  The Cure by Alex Dremann
• JOAN (52): Matt’s mother. This is a woman who has lots of stuff, both external and internal. Disheveled but it all works for her—never too much.
• MATT (24): Joan’s son. Handsome, athletic, but otherwise an enigmatic blank slate.
  The same actor also plays:
  • KIDNEY (Octavio)
  • LUNG (Mrs. Arasky)
  • SKIN (Hank)
  • EYES (Topher)
  • LIVER (Johnson)
  • HEART (Mason)
• AMANDA (20s): Nurse. Blunt, sarcastic, and perhaps terrible at her job, or perhaps terribly awesome at her job.
• ANNETTE (50): Joan’s sister. Pragmatic, logical, and has her stuff together.
• NANCY (40s-50s): Hospital administrator and transplant coordinator. Hard-edged but wants people to like her. They don’t.
• DAGNEY (20s): Matt’s ex-girlfriend (aka “WOMAN”).

The Four by Catherine Butterfield

• JACK WELCH (40-50): White, will also play in 30s.
• JOAN WELCH (40-50): White, will also play in 30s.
• DIDI KINCAID (Early 40s): Black, will also play in early 30s.
• KEN KINCAID (Early 40s): White, will also play in early 30s.
• ZACH WELCH (20s): Will also play Eggbert, Drexel Cogburn. White.
• TYLER KINCAID (20s): Will also play Mr. Rayburn, Security Guard. Mixed.

The Totality of All Things by Erik Gernand

• JUDITH (60s): Female, star journalism teacher. Erudite, frequently sarcastic.
• DEEANN (40s/50s): Female, history teacher. Judith’s teacher bestie. BIG personality.
• MS. CARTER (Early 20s): Female, Judith’s student teacher. An odd bird.
• GREGG (30s): Male, math teacher. Nerdy and sweet.
• MICAH (16): Male, student. Nervous and awkward.
• PRINCIPAL BENSON (60s): Male, principal. Worn down from the job.

Unabashedly by Mike Teverbaugh

• DAVE (Male, Mid-to-Late-20s): Any ethnicity.
• ROBERT (Male, Same age as Dave): Any ethnicity.
• HELEN (Female, Mid-to Late-20s): Any ethnicity.
• AMY (Female, Mid-to Late-20s): Any ethnicity.
• CATHERINE (Female, 40s): Any ethnicity.
• YOUNG MAN (Male, 20s): Same ethnicity as Dave.
• MOTHER and FATHER (Non-speaking): Could be “played” by actors playing Robert and Amy.