SYNOPSIS:
A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope in love. A couple keep the love they have given each other in large red bags, or compress the mass into the size of a diamond. These are some of the playful and surreal experiences found in Almost, Maine. The title refers to the fictitious town in which the play takes place, where on one deeply cold and magical midwinter night, the citizens of Almost (not organized enough to be a town, too populated to be a wilderness) experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis (the “northern lights”) and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch of magic.
Performances will be held at Putnam Valley High School Performing Arts Center Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th at 7:00PM and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00PM.