Fridley Community Theater is excited to announce auditions for their 2025 Winter Dinner Show performance of Almost, Maine by John Cariani
Production directed by Andrew Nawrocki
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.
Auditions will be held Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Fridley District Auditorium, 6000 West Moor Lake Drive, Friday, MN 55432. Enter at Door 12.
We prefer that you sign up for a time slot using SignupGenius, but we will accept walk ups and fit you in as space allows. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B49A5AF29A3F5…
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. You will fill out an audition form and have your photo taken when you arrive. Please arrive 10 minutes before you time slot to fill out the audition form. Bring your calendars with any conflicts between January 2 and February 22.
Actors of all abilities and experiences are encouraged. Diversity is encouraged. All rolls are unpaid.
Almost, Maine is an ensemble show and actors will be playing more than one role.
We are looking for 5 to 6 male identifying and 5 to 6 female identifying actors in a variety of ages and types to be able to bring to life this beautiful tapestry of love, loss and connection.
Roles male identifying:
East: a repairman
Jimmy: a blue-collar guy
Steve: a gentle, open kind fellow
Lendall: a non-committer
Randy and Chad: country boys
Phil: a hard-working husband
Dan: a man who stayed
Dave: not so tough
Roles: Female identifying:
Glory: a hiker
Sandrine: a fun gal
Waitress: sweet and helpful
Marvalyn: a careless, caring woman
Gayle: ready for what’s next, maybe
Deena and Shelly: country gals
Marci: a hard-working wife
Hope: a woman who left
Rhonda: a tough woman
Rehearsals begin in January, with a first reading in December. Most rehearsals will run from 6-8:30 pm, M-F.
Performances: February 14, 15, 20 and 21 at 7pm.
February 16 and 22 at 2pm.
All rehearsals and performances will be at Fridley High School. 6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley, MN 55432
Any questions or video auditions can be emailed to:
Andrew Nawrocki at [email protected]