Almost, Maine Opens 2014 Season at Williamstown

Williamstown Little Theatre (Vic) kicks off 2014 with American romantic comedy Almost, Maine in February.

On a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream.

Almost, Maineby US actor and playwright John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine. It premiered at the Portland Stage Company in Portland, Maine in 2004 where it broke box office records and garnered critical acclaim. 

A native of Presque Isle, Maine, Cariani wrote  Almost, Maineas not only an ode to the people of Maine but to the universality of the language of love. Love, by the way, does not always have a happy ending but if the story is told right, it doesn't matter…

ALMOST, MAINE

by John Cariani

Directed by Kris Weber

Cast: Samantha-Ellen Bound, Janis Coffey, Rowan Howard and Ben Mitchell.

Williamstown Little Theatre

2-4 Albert Street, Williamstown 3016

Season: February 13 – Mar 1, 2014. Tues-Sat 8.15 pm; Sundays 5 pm

Bookings wlt.org.au or 9885 9678

Williamstown Little Theatre is a community theatre based in Williamstown (Vic) for over 65 years. It presents five plays each year.

Set construction and decoration takes place on Saturday afternoons from 1 pm, and volunteers of any skill level are most welcome… just turn up!

There’s plenty of opportunity for participation in many aspects of theatre, from front of house to acting to costumes to technical operation and more. Enquiries wltsec@tpg.com.au, no experience necessary. 

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