| Show | Almost, Maine |
| Company | Mezzo Theatrical Productions |
| Notes | Actors must be able to make all dress rehearsals and all 5 performances plus every tech week. Actors may be cast in more than one role. Stage manager and other production roles are also available. Mezzo Theatrical Productions is a Pro-Am theater company and compensation will be provided for select roles and positions. |
| Instructions | 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. Actors should arrive anytime between 7-10 PM and will be seen in the order in which they arrive. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Start on Feb 9th ending at performance dates. Most Mondays and Thursdays (7-10 PM) with occasional other added weeknights and weekends. |
| Performance Dates | May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30PM |
| Show Info | 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. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | The First Presbyterian Church of Mineola 182 First Street Mineola | Feb 02 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Open | The First Presbyterian Church of Mineola 182 First Street Mineola | Feb 03 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Call Back | The First Presbyterian Church of Mineola 182 First Street Mineola | Feb 04 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Pete | M | 18+ | He is a warm, earnest, and hopeful man. Shares a quiet, intimate arc across the framing scenes. Things to Know - Prologue / Interlogue / Epilogue (Age 18-99) | Ginette | F | 18+ | She is tender, shy, deeply sincere. Partner to Pete in the framing story. Things to Know - Prologue / Interlogue / Epilogue (Age 18-99) | East | M | 18-60 | A repairman; straightforward, grounded, with gentle self-effacing humor. Things to Know - "Her Heart" (Age 18-60) | Glory | F | 18-60 | Traveling alone after her heartbreak; quirky, emotionally raw but open to connection. Things to Know - "Her Heart" (Age 18-60) | Jimmy | M | 18-35 | a sweet-natured, awkward man, carrying old heartbreak. Things to Know - "Sad and Glad" (Age 18-35) | Sandrine | F | 18-35 | Jimmy's former love; practical, she is guarded, and trying to move forward. Things to Know - "Sad and Glad" (Age 18-35) | Villain (waitress) | F | 18-35 | Warm, unassuming waitress whose name humorously misleads others; grounded presence. Things to Know - "Sad and Glad" (Age 18-35) | Marvalyn | F | 18-35 | Practical, guarded, navigating her own complicated relationship. Things to Know - "This Hurts" (Age 18-35) | Steve | M | 18-35 | A man who literally cannot feel pain; innocent, truthful, emotionally transparent. Things to Know - "This Hurts" (Age 18-35) | Gayle | F | 18-35 | Hurt, fed up, and she’s carrying years of emotional weight; decisive. Things to Know - "Getting It Back" (Age 18-35) | Lendall | M | 18-35 | A steady, quiet, sincere guy, who is unexpectedly brave when love is on the line. Things to Know - "Getting It Back" (Age 18-35) | Randy & Chad | M | 18-35 | They both are experiencing frustration and disappointment with their recent dating experiences. Things to Know - "They Fell" (Age 18-35) | Phil | M | 30-60 | Overextended spouse; earnest but absent-minded; trying to keep everything afloat. Things to Know - "Where It Went" (Age 30-60) | Marci | F | 30-60 | Sharp, introspective, worn down by emotional distance in her marriage. Things to Know - "Where It Went" (Age 30-60) | Hope | F | 18-60 | Returning to Almost after many years; she is poised, reluctant, still carrying an old love. Things to Know - "Story of Hope" (Age 18-60) | Man | M | 18-60 | Once deeply connected to Hope; now older, settled, perhaps wiser. Things to Know - "Story of Hope" (Age 18-60) | Rhonda | F | 30-60 | She is no-nonsense, strong, rough-around-the-edges; uncomfortable with vulnerability. Things to Know - "Seeing the Thing" (Age 30-60) | Dave | M | 30-60 | A loyal, patient, affectionate man; waiting for Rhonda to recognize what’s between them. Things to Know - "Seeing the Thing" (Age 30-60) |