Spring into action: Theatre West presents Almost, Maine

On Friday April 13 and Saturday April 14, Theatre West will put on its production of Almost, Maine. As a drama, it is different than many other West productions and has a small cast. Almost, Maine takes the audience through the lives of couples and friends from a small town. In some cases romance blooms and in others, it ends. The small, yet prominent cast includes students highlighted in other West productions but also features new students and others who have played minor roles.

 

After a brief conversation, characters Steve and Marvalyn share a kiss in hopes of proving to Steve that love does not hurt and girls should not be feared.Before the show, make-up artists get the cast prepped and ready.

Despite a big fight, Pete and Ginette realize they truly do love each other.

Characters Pete and Ginette are the awkward couple of Almost, Maine. Here, they sit together silently after saying "I love you."

The character, Glory, visits Almost, Maine to pay respects to her dead husband by seeing the Norther Lights.

After seeing Glory through his window, East is positive he has fallen in love with her and makes his move.

Gale decides to break things off with Lendell because he has not proposed.

When Gale asks for her love back, Lendell proposes.

Chad is confused and angry after Randy declares he has "fallen" in love with him.

 

It doesn't take Chad very long to realize he has also "fallen" for Randy.

 

Hope does not recognize Dan, the boy who proposed to her many years prior.

 

After many years of being friends, Dave finally tries to tell Rhonda he loves her.

 

Dave and Rhonda decide to take their relationship to the next level.

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