Almost, Maine by John Cariani March 1, 2013

Love in the Time of Frostbite: Nine Tales of Romance Unfold Under the Northern Lights in

Theater Company of Lafayette’s Season Opener “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani

On a cold, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the snowy hamlet of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky, the inhabitants of Almost fall in and out of love at a rapid rate – and make some startling discoveries along the way.

With 19 different characters appearing in nine vignettes, “Almost, Maine” is often performed with four actors. “My vision was to create a more diverse experience for the audience, yet still give actors the challenge of playing multiple roles and keeping a certain sense of continuity,” says director and TCL veteran, Vonalda Utterback. “There is a sweet spot between 4 and 19 actors and I feel we’ve found it in our talented cast of 10.”

“It’s always a risk to love,” she adds. “This play is about the delicious, terrifying, intoxicating risk of falling in love and the cost of taking, or not taking that risk. Add in a generous sprinkling of magical realism and you have love, Almost, Maine style.”

Almost flirting. Almost dating. Almost in love. Almost, Maine. March 1 - 23 - Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. OPENING NIGHT ‘SHARE THE LOVE’ SPECIAL: Friday, March 1 @ 7:30 p.m. - All tickets $8 - INDUSTRY NIGHT: Thursday, March 7 @ 7:30 p.m – All tickets $10

CAST of Almost, Maine

Jason Boughn – East, Lendall

Dean Espitallier – Phil

Bill Graham – Man, Chad

Veronica Lingo – Marvalyn, Waitress

Kate Moore – Ginette, Sandrine

Katherine Myers – Hope, Rhonda

Garrett Salter – Pete, Steve

Erica Sodos – Marci

Erik Wilkins – Jimmy, Randy, Dave

Heather Woodruff – Gayle, Glory

The Northern Lights - Roscoe X-24 projector

Listing/PSA

Theater Company of Lafayette presents “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani. Love in the Time of Frostbite: Nine Tales of Romance Unfold Under the Northern Lights - Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson Street, Lafayette. Performances: March 1-23, Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. $10-16 - Opening night discount – all tickets $8; Thursday night discount – all tickets $10. Plus online and group discounts available. Online: www.tclstage.org - Theater phone: 720-209-2154.