FVCC Theatre performs 'Almost, Maine'

Flathead Valley Community College Theatre will bring a heartwarming saga of love, broken hearts and healing to its stage as it presents “Almost, Maine.”

Written by John Cariani, “Almost, Maine” tells the story of nine different couples as they fall in love, fall out of love or discover a special something that has always been there. The stories take place as the Northern Lights fill the sky on a cold winter night in the small, rural town of Almost, Maine.

Cariani’s realistic writing style appealed to director Rich Haptonstall.

“He writes about both sides of love — the soft, happy and pleasurable side as well as the sad, hurtful and painful side,” Haptonstall said.

The show provides opportunity for 20 talented FVCC students, including returning theater students as well as some new, talented faces, to be on stage in one night. Working with the show’s large cast has been the highlight for Haptonstall.

“Every night I get to work with different groups of people, and each group brings a fresh outlook and something new to the stage,” he said.

Performances of “Almost, Maine” will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 in the FVCC Theatre inside the Arts and Technology Building on the Kalispell campus.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens. Admission is free for FVCC students. Advance tickets may be purchased at the FVCC Bookstore in Blake Hall, by calling 756-3814, at Campus Grounds inside the Arts and Technology Building, or online at www.fvcc.edu/fvcctheatre.html. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door prior to show times.

For more information, contact Haptonstall at 756-3962 or rhaptonstall@fvcc.edu.