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Description
Join us for Kirkwood Community College's spring play, “Almost, Maine”! Beneath the northern lights, the residents of a remote, almost-forgotten town discover the wonder, humor, and heartbreak of love in nine interwoven stories unfolding on one magical winter night. Written by John Cariani, this heartfelt comedy celebrates connection, hope, and the beauty of “almost.”
Show dates:
Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m. (American Sign Language interpretation available*)
Saturday, April 4, 2:00 p.m.
*The performance on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. includes American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and features an area of reserved seating for those utilizing interpretation services. Please select from those seats and the Friday night show if you would like to utilize ASL interpretation (seats B8, B10, B12, B14, C10, C12, C14, C16, D12, C14, D16, D18). If you have questions, please email arts@kirkwood.edu. All are welcome to this show!
Tickets are available at the door or in advance at: https://kirkwoodarts.simpletix.com/. Tickets are free for Kirkwood students, faculty, and staff!
ALMOST, MAINE was developed by
The Cape Cod Theatre Project.
Professional Premiere Production:
Portland Stage Company,
Anita Stewart, Artistic Director,
Tami Ramaker, Managing Director.
Originally produced in New York by
Jack Thomas/Bulldog Theatrical and Bruce Payne.
KIRKWOOD PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Katie Colletta
Scenic, Props & Lighting Designer: Marianna Coffey
Costume Designer: Bre Kenney
Sound Designer: Jacob Kilburg
Stage Manager: Lucas Fritz
Student Director (“This Hurts”): Madeline O’Donnell
Student Costume Designer (“Her Heart, “Where It Went” and “Story of Hope”): Justeen Schoner
Intimacy Choreographer & Mental Health Coordinator: Claire Boston
Poster and Graphics Design: Mo O’Donnell
Producer: Allison Holmes-Bendixen
Scenic & Costume Build Crews: Lucas Fritz, Jeffrey Harrington, Ella Schmitz, Logan Burkett, Evie Messer, Roan Marcy, Justeen Schoner
Special Thanks
Jess Helberg at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Tracey at City Circle Theatre Company
Jonathan Allender-Zivic
American Sign Language Interpretation on April 3 by Kelley Panosh & Molly Krumrei
Acknowledgements
Dr. Jennifer Cunningham, Dean, Arts & Humanities
Dr. Bryant Manning, Associate Dean, Arts & Humanities
Kristin Clague, Operations Coordinator, Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Marketing Department
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This performance will be held at Ballantyne Auditorium on Kirkwood Community College’s campus, located at 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids. Enter campus at the southwest entrance, at the corner of Kirkwood Blvd. SW and Tower Rd. SW. Travel east on Tower Rd. SW, and take a left to stay on Tower Rd. SW as it continues northeast into campus. You will see ample parking and a building marked “Ballantyne Auditorium.” (See map below)
From there, you will be inside Iowa Hall in an entrance area near an Information Desk and Coffee Shop. Head straight to a set of downward stairs, and take those stairs directly down to the Ballantyne Auditorium entrance on the right. Alternatively, there is an elevator near the Information Desk. Take the elevator down one floor to 1st Floor Iowa Hall and make your way through the atrium area to Ballantyne Auditorium (follow signs).
Accessibility:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. Kirkwood strives to provide all people access to the arts in a welcoming environment where each person has the accommodations they need to actively participate.
Designated accessibility parking is located outside of the west entrance to Iowa Hall. See map below and description above.
Accessible seating is available and marked on the seating chart when purchasing tickets; these are spaces without seats that can be used for wheelchairs or scooters. Companion seats are available next to these spaces and are also marked on the seating chart.
Accessible restrooms are available outside the entrance to Ballantyne Auditorium, including handicap-accessible stalls and single-stall bathrooms.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available at the performance on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. If you prefer ASL interpretation, please purchase tickets for the Friday night show, and purchase one of the following tickets: seats B8, B10, B12, B14, C10, C12, C14, C16, D12, C14, D16, D18. If you have questions, please email arts@kirkwood.edu.
For patrons needing a break during the performance, a TV monitor is available in the lobby area outside the entrance to Ballantyne Auditorium for viewing the show in a quiet space.
For any questions, please contact arts@kirkwood.edu or 319-398-4913. Thank you for supporting Kirkwood Visual & Performing Arts!
Date & Time
Apr 2 - 4, 2026
Venue Details
Ballantyne Auditorium (Reserved)
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SouthwestCedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
