Actors Needed for "Almost, Maine" Play Audition
"Almost, Maine" stage play casting actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Almost, Maine unfolds over one magical winter evening in a remote northern town. Nine vignette-style scenes explore tenderness, awkwardness, humor, heartbreak, and the strange gravity of falling in and out of love. Actors may play multiple roles; casting will reflect versatility, emotional clarity, and strong ensemble instincts. Rate: Select roles may qualify for a stipend. Additional info: Casting for approximately 8 roles with actors playing multiple roles. WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare for your in person audition with: A contemporary comedic or light dramatic monologue (Preferred & should be between 60–90 seconds). If no monologue, then sides will be provided. And a Headshot + resume + Availability+Conflicts. Actors should arrive anytime between 7-10 PM and will be seen in the order in which they arrive. Actors must be able to make all 5 performances on May 1,2,7,8,9 2026 at 7:30 PM plus every rehearsal during tech week. Rehearsals start on Feb 9th ending at performance dates. (Most likely Mondays and Thursday (7-10 PM) with other nights and occasional weekends as needed.) If you are interested, please apply.
18 role s
He is a warm, earnest, and hopeful man. Shares a quiet, intimate arc across the framing scenes. Prologue / Interlogue / Epilogue.
She is tender, shy, deeply sincere. Partner to Pete in the framing story. Prologue / Interlogue / Epilogue.
A repairman; straightforward, grounded, with gentle self-effacing humor. "Her Heart".
Traveling alone after her heartbreak; quirky, emotionally raw but open to connection. "Her Heart".
A sweet-natured, awkward man, carrying old heartbreak. "Sad and Glad".
Jimmy's former love; practical, she is guarded, and trying to move forward. "Sad and Glad".
Warm, unassuming waitress whose name humorously misleads others; grounded presence. "Sad and Glad".
Practical, guarded, navigating her own complicated relationship. "This Hurts".
A man who literally cannot feel pain; innocent, truthful, emotionally transparent. "This Hurts".
Hurt, fed up, and she’s carrying years of emotional weight; decisive. "Getting It Back".
A steady, quiet, sincere guy, who is unexpectedly brave when love is on the line. "Getting It Back".
They both are experiencing frustration and disappointment with their recent dating experiences. "They Fell".
Overextended spouse; earnest but absent-minded; trying to keep everything afloat. "Where It Went".
Sharp, introspective, worn down by emotional distance in her marriage. "Where It Went".
Returning to Almost after many years; she is poised, reluctant, still carrying an old love. "Story of Hope".
Once deeply connected to Hope; now older, settled, perhaps wiser. "Story of Hope".
She is no-nonsense, strong, rough-around-the-edges; uncomfortable with vulnerability. "Seeing the Thing".
A loyal, patient, affectionate man; waiting for Rhonda to recognize what’s between them. "Seeing the Thing".
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