Almost, Maine at 1st Stage Theatre

Almost, Maine

1st Stage Theatre
1524 Spring Hill Road Tysons

The whimsical collection of nine love stories. Written by John Cariani and directed by Michael Chamberlin. 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.

Thru - Feb 26, 2012

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Sundays: 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Price: $25

Show Type: Comedy

www.1ststagespringhill.org

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Almost, Maine Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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Washington Post - Somewhat Recommended

"...A talented young cast backed by an inventive design team has sporadic success cutting through the emotional peanut butter that is the script. Director Michael Chamberlin and his actors might have done better to work a little against the play’s grain, instead of approaching it with such wide-eyed wonder."

- Jane Horwitz

Washington Examiner - Recommended

"... Much of the charm of "Almost, Maine" comes from Cariani's wry humor, his unique manner of making metaphors literal: A girl with a broken heart carries her heart in a paper bag; two characters who fall in love literally can't stand up when near each other. But even the most outrageous verbal contrivances are acceptable in this topsy-turvy world."

- Barbara Mackay

ShowBizRadio - Highly Recommended

"...This work is not part of the mainstream consciousness of our theatre world, but this production has exploded into the Metro area with a fabulous production. Michael Chamberlin directs his cast as a fine artist would draw or paint a masterpiece. His cast is directed as mere colors off his pallet as his show lays down the foundation. Then he has his actors brush in shades of all the nuances of love with all the vibrancy or subtleness he wishes. A truly excellent work is Almost, Maine. I recommend this play to all."

- Mark Lee Adams

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"... There is something truly magical about snow and there are truly magical moments captured in the wonderful snowy performance of Almost, Maine presented by 1st Stage. The audience becomes the snowflakes in the snow globe waiting to be whirled to life by eight little moments of love. The story is an all encompassing globe of love: puppy love, hidden passion, love lost, burgeoning love, and many that fall in-between. And this intricate play makes love so much more than a theme as it takes the heavy emotion and actualizes it; making it tangible in the most imaginative ways possible."

- Amanda Gunther