Open Auditions in Mount Pleasant, NJ

Community Theater in Mt. Pleasant, NJ is holding auditions for John Cariani’s beloved romantic comedy Almost, Maine. Known for its whimsical vignettes about love, heartbreak, and healing under the northern lights, this play blends humor with magical realism.

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📍 Audition Information

🎬 Show: Almost, Maine by John Cariani
📅 Audition Date: Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025 (5–9 PM)
📍 Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 708 Route 88, Point Pleasant, NJ
➡️ Enter through the back door and head downstairs
🔁 Callbacks: Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 (5–9 PM), same location
👥 Age Requirement: Must be 16+
🎤 Audition Material: 1–2 minute monologue showcasing your acting abilities
📸 Bring a resume & headshot if available

👉 Video auditions accepted: email your video, resume & headshot to artistcollectivetroupe@gmail.com by Sept 16, 9:00 PM.

🎭 Production Details

🏠 Rehearsals: At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings + some weekends). Tech rehearsals run 5–10 PM, some at Holmdel, NJ venue.
🎟 Performances: Nov 21–23, 2025 at The Villas of Holmdel (evenings).
💵 Fees: No participation fee. Mandatory fundraising & image release required.

👤 Roles Available

Actors may be cast in multiple roles. Written genders are listed, but all genders will be considered.

Male Roles

Pete – Almost pessimistic, struggles to express love
Steve – Kind, clueless, cannot feel pain
Jimmy – Brokenhearted and vulnerable
Dave – Loves Rhonda deeply
East – Calm, sincere repairman
Lendall – Understanding best friend/boyfriend
Randy – Falls for best friend Chad
Chad – Confesses feelings for Randy
Phil – Working man, fights with wife Marci
Man/Daniel – Hope’s ex, moved on with life

Female Roles

Ginette – Loving, optimistic, chatty
Sandrine – Jimmy’s sensitive ex
Gayle – Passionate girlfriend of Lendall
Hope – Nervous woman returning home
Glory – Vulnerable, guilty hiker
Waitress/Vilian – Sassy, no-nonsense
Marvalyn – Protective nurse in rocky relationship
Marci – Hardworking, angry wife of Phil
Rhonda – Tough, awkward around Dave
Suzette – Daniel’s wife
Deena & Shelly – “Aroostook County Girls,” longtime friends

👩‍💼 Production Team

🎭 Director: Eric Pertgen
🎬 Assistant Director: Chelsea Carlson
📋 Stage Manager: Dee Martinez

Open Auditions in Mount Pleasant, NJ – Almost, Maine