[NEohioPAL] GCA - Almost, Maine Auditions

[Marc C. Howard]

Announcing Auditions for Geauga Center for the Arts' production of...
ALMOST, MAINE
Directed by Karen O’Baker Porter
Streaming July 23 - August 1
Rehearsals begin Late May 2021
Auditions
*Please record a video of yourself performing a monologue in the style of
the show. Monologues from the show are available for use at
https://drive.google.com/.../1yqEtPZT2JEXz.../view...
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*Videos can be submitted as a file through the audition form at
https://forms.gle/cSNdsYN48F6raATv7
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*Submissions are due by Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 6:00pm
*If COVID-19 Restrictions allow for in person auditions, those will be
Saturday May 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm and Sunday May 9th from 5:00-7:00 pm
(location TBD)
Callbacks
*By invitation only
*Sides will be provided for readings via email
*Virtual callbacks will be Tuesday May 11th from 7:30-9:00 pm
*If COVID-19 Restrictions allow for in person callbacks, those will be
Tuesday May 11th from 5:00-7:00 pm (location TBD)
Synopsis
Almost, Maine is a romantic comedy comprising nine short plays that explore
love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine.
The play is bracketed by a discussion between two lovers, Pete and Ginette,
who are gradually in the process of revealing their love to each other. The
Prologue ends with the paradox that given that the world is roughly
spherical, people as close as possible to one another in one direction are
as far apart as possible in another direction. Thus Ginette heads away from
Pete in a journey around the world to bring her closer to him.
The subsequent eight scenes involve vignettes of eight other couples, all
overcoming relationship obstacles in narrative arcs that pose a problem or
paradox, work through short intervals of vaguely surreal comedy, and end
with happy resolutions. The play ends with a happy reunion between Pete and
Ginette.
The people of Almost, Maine are not simpletons. They are not hicks or
rednecks. They are not quaint, quirky eccentrics. They don’t wear funny
clothes or funny hats. They don’t have funny Maine accents. They are not
“Down Easters”. They are not fishermen or lobstermen. They don’t wear
galoshes and rain hats. They don’t say, “Ayuh.”
The people of Almost, Maine are ordinary people. They work hard for a
living. They are extremely dignified. They are honest and true. They are
not cynical. They are not sarcastic. They are not glib. But this does not
mean that they are dumb. They’re very smart. They just take time to wonder
about things. They speak simply, honestly, truly, and from the heart. They
are never precious about what they say or do.
Character Descriptions
NOTE: Cast size will vary based on needs of the production and those who
audition
Each male actor cast (Male, 20-45) will play multiple characters including
Pete, an inexpressive, nice guy; Lendall, a simple guy with a romantic
edge; Phil, a hardworking man having marital issues; Man, a small, thin,
everyday guy; East, a gentle repairman; Jimmy, a heating and cooling man,
depressed and trying to get over his ex-girlfriend; Chad, a rough "country
guy"; Randy, a rough "country guy"; Dave a timid guy who tries to be tough,
but is really tender; and Steve, a kind, open guy who is very sheltered.
Each female actor cast (Female, 20-45) will play multiple characters
including Ginette, young and in love; Waitress, a busy body, yet caring;
Glory, a hiker with a tough facade, yet has a broken heart; Gayle, an angry
woman who is impatient because she feels like her boyfriend is not moving
fast enough; Hope, an independent and confident woman; Sandrine, an excited
girl who is about to get married; Marvalyn, a woman who puts up a hard
front to protect herself from getting hurt; Marci, a hardworking woman
having marital issues; and Rhonda, a tough tomboy who has never been in a
relationship.
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