Come visit the almost magical, almost town of Almost, Maine as the East Syracuse Minoa Spartan Stage performs Nov. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at ESM Central High School, 6400 Fremont Rd., East Syracuse. “Almost, Maine” is a play featuring a series of eight vignettes, each taking place at the same moment in time under the mystical powers of the Northern Lights.
Each scene in some way deals with the themes of love and loss and how the residents of Almost, Maine deal with these moments. Tickets are $9 for reserved seating. Call 434-3300 or email [email protected] for more information or visit esmschools.org/CHSPlay online. The charming, original play is by actor/playwright John Cariani.
Student Production Stage Manager is Ellie Beaulieu, while Assistant Stage Managers are Jack Bousquet and Adam Jones. Theater Teacher Adam Shatraw directs.
The cast includes students showcasing their acting abilities in multiple roles: Eric Randazzo (playing Pete, Jimmy & Man); Breeya Myrick (as Ginette, Gayle, Waitress); Cooper Pokrentowski (Steve, Chad, Dave); Gabrielle Hill (Sandrine, Suzette, Rhonda); Summer Cardarelli (Marvalyn, Hope); Michael Graves (East, Randy); Abigail Oliver (Glory, Marci) and Jason Neubauer as Lendall and Phil.
The crew includes construction/run: Chris Eschbacher, Griffin Ferrari, Aiden Hawkins, Gabby Hill, Brandon Jones, Jessica Kingston, Dakota Lear, Devlin McMichael, Mike Sabel, Vanessa Stanley and Amanda Szatanek; costumes: Jessica Abrams, Rebecca Agosto-Matos, Hannah Caccamo, Brandon Male and Melody Yaroski; lighting: Josh Deyo, Griffin Ferrari, Nikole Milazzo, Samantha Searle and Nick Worden; Sound: Maddison Sage and Nate Santore; and properties: Jessica Abrams, Jessica Carhart, Gabby Hill, Brandon Jones, Vanessa Stanley and Nick Worden.
