Stratton Players to perform ‘Almost, Maine’

FITCHBURG — Performed by the Stratton Players, and directed by Andrew DeSisto of Leominster, “Almost, Maine” is a play about love and longing, friendship and isolation, melancholy and hope. The setting is a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter in the mythical town of Almost, Maine.

The community is invited to join the Stratton Players for five performances of John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine”, at the Stratton Players new home – Christ Church, 569 Main St.

Performances will be held Friday, June 7; Saturday, June 8; and Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The cast features the talents of David Foster of Bolton as Phil and Lendall; Pam Sontag of Fitchburg as Ginette; David Nestelbaum of Worcester as East and Man; Carolyn Salter of Winchendon as Glory and Shelly; John Hanlon of Leominster as Jimmy and Dave; Kathleen O’Connor of Ayer as Sandrine, Gayle, and Deena; Jillian Reed of Ashburnham as Waitress, Marcie, and Rhonda; Juliana and Dakota Menard of Framingham as Mervalyn and Steve; and Cheryl Carter-Miller of Boxborough as Hope.

Stratton Players, founded in 1925, is a non-profit organization.

Tickets can be reserved at strattonplayers@gmail.com or purchased at the door. Suggested donation is $15; $10 for seniors/students.