Almost, Maine starting Nov. 7

The Theatre Department at Cornell College is presenting “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy written by John Cariani starting Nov. 7 in Kimmel Theatre.

The play has received world- wide acclaim with productions by more than 70 professional companies since its Off-Broadway debut in 2006. Cornell’s production is directed by Artist in Residence, Ron Clark of Iowa City’s Riverside Theatre.

Almost, Maine opens Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimmel Theatre and runs Nov. 8, Nov. 14, and Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. Cornell College faculty, staff, and students are free with Cornell ID. Audiences are invited to return or remain in the theatre for a talk with the cast and crew on Saturday, Nov. 8 immediately following the production.

Set on a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Almost, Maine is a valentine from the edge with a dose of magic around the border. Costume design by rResident costume designer Jenny Nutting-Kelchen. Scenic design by guest designers Peggy and Paul Sannerud. Lighting design by University of Iowa Professor Emeritus David Thayer and musical composition provided by Felipe and Skye Corassco.

Tickets can be reserved at the box office by calling (319) 895-4293 or e-mailing Boxoffice@cornellcollege.edu. Reservations are strongly recommended.