See ‘Almost, Maine’ at Mundelein High
“Almost, Maine,” a play penned in 2007 by John Cariani, has become one of the most frequently produced shows in the United States.
This fall, it is being presented in the Mundelein High School Auditorium by MHS Theatre at 3:45 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3; and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5. Ticket prices are a recommended donation of $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the evening of the performances.
“ ‘Almost, Maine’ is a unique story,” said MHS Theatre director Jonathan Meier. “I would describe it as a romantic fable.”
The play was originally written for four actors playing multiple roles, but MHS Theatre will be using a cast of 20. The play is made up of nine different scenes, following the lives of the residents of this small fictitious town in northern Maine.
“These are solid, hard working folks who are all effected by the appearance of the northern lights, as they fall in and out of love on a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter,” Meier continued. “The author has described it as a midwinter night’s dream. It is funny, sweet, whimsical and poignant.”
Molly Whitaker plays one of the Almost residents.
“I have loved participating in this production and am proud to share the stage with such a talented group of people.” Whitaker said. “Almost, Maine is a true ensemble piece, with all of the roles being virtually equal.”
“This play is great for people like me with short attention spans,” added cast member Zac Traughber. “It is a bunch of small scenes put together to make up one epic play.”
Rounding out the cast are Caleb Norton, Nicole Schaen, Tyler Saunders, Liz Grein, Denise Reyes, Troy Peterson, Carmen Lundberg, Luis Gallo, Emma Morton, Tim Trinka, Jordan Gonzalez, Evan Saunders, Karen Kortge, Roman Stetsko, Chamaya Moody, Maya St. Clair, Max Gonzalez and Kailey Martin. Shannon Doering is the assistant director and Caitlin Cappuccilli is the stage manager.
Mundelein High School is at 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein.
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