The Arctic Playhouse (1249 Main St, West Warwick, Rhode Island) is pleased to announce open auditions for our next show of the 2026 season.

Almost, Maine

Written By: John Cariani

Directed By: W. Richard Johnson

Stage Manager: Vicki Yates

AUDITIONS:

Monday, August 17th, 2026

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Auditionees do not need to come to both days of auditions.

AUDITION PREPARATION:

All auditionees should come prepared to the auditions with a current theatrical resume and headshot (please note headshots will not be returned).

Auditionees will be asked to fill out an audition form and include all conflicts from audition date to the end of performances.

Auditions will include sample readings from the script, which will be provided at the audition.

Any Questions, feel free to contact Stage Manager Vicki Yates  at vickiyates74@gmail.com

PRODUCTION DATES:

November 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM, 2026

November 8, 15, 22 , 2026 2t 2:00 PM

(11 Performances)

Tech Week (Required): November 1, 2026 through November 4, 2026

REHEARSALS:

Sunday Afternoons, Monday and Tuesday Evenings – Subject to change based on actors availability.

You may not be called for every rehearsal.

SHOW SYNOPSIS: 

Welcome to Almost, Maine—a town so far north, it’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. On one cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover overhead, the residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the wounds heal—almost—in this charming, whimsical, and deeply human collection of nine vignettes.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:

Ensemble: Flexible cast. Priority placed on character fit and ensemble dynamic.

Roles: 19 unique characters (9 men, 10 women) spread across nine vignettes, a prologue, an interlogue, and an epilogue.

Note on Doubling: Traditionally performed by a versatile ensemble of actors who will heavily double roles. We are seeking actors with great comic timing, vulnerability, and strong partner-playing abilities to bring these distinct stories to life.

Any Questions, feel free to contact Stage Manager Vicki Yates  at vickiyates74@gmail.com

The Arctic Playhouse is committed to the values of equal opportunity in casting. Roles are awarded based on an individual’s ability to perform the material and their capacity to collaborate as part of the ensemble. Every performer is considered with fairness and respect, and casting decisions are made to create a strong, cohesive company that brings the production to life together.