Home Made Theater Holds Open Auditions July 12-13 for Almost, Maine

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their September/October production of Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani, and directed by Michael McDermott. These auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 12-13, at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Sign-in is 6:30-7 p.m. and auditions are 7-9 p.m.

The cast consists of two women and two men, ages 20-60. Actors play multiple parts. Depending on audition numbers, a third couple may be added. All ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to attend.

Almost, Maine is a romantic comedy comprised of 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. 

Auditions will consist of a monologue reading (which will be provided; no memorization required), improvisation, and readings from the script (which will also be provided). Dress comfortably. Bring with you a current photo (cannot be returned) and a list of ALL your commitments, from the date of audition through Oct. 3. Rehearsals will start with a read through on July 19. Regular, in-person rehearsals start Aug. 9. Exact days and times are to be determined based entirely on the cast and crew’s availability (summer vacations and plans can be worked around if known in advance). Rehearsals will be held in an area that is near downtown Albany until Tech Week, beginning on  or about Sept. 19, when the production moves to the performance venue, Saratoga Arts in Saratoga Springs.

Performances are Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Should you not be able to make the auditions, you may contact the Director as soon as possible to set up on online audition which must be held prior to July 11.

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions and the monologues that will be used, visit Home Made Theater’s website, www.homemadetheater.org. For additional questions, please email or text the Director, Michael McDermott at 518-669-5414 or michael.mcdermott@yahoo.com.