This weekend, go to the fictional almost-town of Nearly, Maine, the place one mid-winter night time the city’s residents will “fall out and in of affection within the strangest methods” whereas northern lights glow within the sky. The play, written in 2004 by John Cariani, explores love and loss within the small city. Because it hit the stage, Nearly, Maine has since grow to be probably the most fashionable performs within the U.S. This present, directed by Steve Sykes, UIS Our Stage / Our Voices artist-in-residence, features a forged of disabled and nondisabled actors. “We selected Nearly, Maine for this distinctive presentation as a result of its construction depends on a sequence of standalone scenes, every with distinct characters and minimal settings, making it adaptable to a variety of bodily talents. The play’s themes – similar to love, heartbreak and human connection – are universally relatable and don’t rely upon particular bodily traits, permitting actors of various talents to painting the characters authentically,” says a UIS writeup on the present. The present is offered by the united statesPerforming Arts Heart and is An Our Stage / Our Voices Manufacturing. Tickets are $25.
Nearly, Maine
Thu.-Fri., March 13-14, 7 p.m., Sat.-Solar., March 15-16, 2 p.m.
UIS Studio Theatre
UIS Performing Arts Heart
uisticketoffice.com
217-206-6160
