(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Lord Stirling Theater Company will present Almost, Maine in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center across two weekends from October 16-25, 2026. Almost, Maine by John Cariani is a charming, heartfelt, and irresistibly whimsical comedy that explores love in all its surprising and transformative forms.
Set in a remote, snow-dusted town beneath the dancing northern lights, the play unfolds through eleven loosely connected vignettes, each capturing ordinary people in extraordinary moments of connection. Relationships begin, end, and change beyond recognition as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, lovers become strangers, and hearts are broken, mended, and opened again. Populated by characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, each tale centers on a compelling couple and carries its own touch of magic. Almost, Maine captures the wonder and vulnerability of human connection, reminding us that love can be at once wonderfully ordinary and utterly extraordinary.
The Lord Stirling Theater Company's production of Almost, Maine is directed by Peter Curley of Morristown. Cast members include (in order of appearance): Elliot Zaifman of Hoboken as Pete, Lizzie Terracciano of Morristown as Ginette, Linda Hatcher of Warren as Gayle, Marc LeBlanc of Linden as Lendall and Randy, Rachelle Mandik of West Orange as Glory, Bob Scarpone of Flanders as East and Chad, Kristin Sarboukh of South Bound Brook as Hope, Scott Petritis of Wayne as Daniel and Phil, Ginny Johnston of Maplewood as Suzette and Marci, Lizzy Dreitlein of New Providence as Jenny, Claire Wolfson of Frenchtown as Sandrine, Lydia Case of Westfield as the Waitress, Jonathan Meola of Bridgewater as Steve, Laura Anthony of Kinnelon as Marvalyn, Danielle Levitt of Westfield as Rhonda, and Joanne DeCarolis of Denville as Dana.
Performances take place Friday, October 16 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 17 at 7:30pm; Sunday, October 18 at 2:00pm; Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 24 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, October 25 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $25 general admission; $23 for seniors (65 and over), students, children, and military; and $20 for Farmstead Arts members. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door (cash only).
The English Barn Theater is wheelchair accessible. Anyone anticipating the need for additional accessibility services please send an e-mail in advance to [email protected]. The barn is neither heated nor air conditioned; please dress accordingly.
Almost, Maine is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
The Lord Stirling Theater Company's past productions at the Farmstead Arts Center include Pygmalion, Hound of the Baskervilles, She Stoops to Conquer, Black Coffee, The Wisdom of Eve, A Murder Is Announced, Blithe Spirit, Ken Ludwig's Leading Ladies, Cobb, Dracula, The Importance of Being Earnest, Treasure Island, Othello, Arsenic and Old Lace, Of Mice and Men, And Then There Were None, The Dresser, Frankenstein's Fate, The Tempest, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
A number of productions have received NJACT Perry Award recognition, including Black Coffee (2025 nominations for Outstanding Production, Supporting Actress, and Featured Actress), A Murder Is Announced (2024 nomination for Featured Actor), Leading Ladies (2023 award for Outstanding Properties and nomination for Featured Actress), Cobb (2022 award for Outstanding Stage Management and nominations for Supporting Actor and Sound Design), Dracula (2020 nomination for Lead Actor), The Importance of Being Earnest (2019 award for Outstanding Costume Design and nominations in six other categories, including Outstanding Production), and Arsenic and Old Lace (2018 nomination for Featured Actress).
A dynamic community of creative artists based in Basking Ridge, The Lord Stirling Theater Company is committed to presenting innovative theater for diverse audiences, through readings and full productions of classical theater and new works.
This event has been made possible, in part, by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Thursday, October 08, 2026
@ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Morristown, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Thursday, October 08, 2026
@ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
Thursday, October 08, 2026
@ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, October 08, 2026
@ 6:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
Rahway, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Thursday, October 08, 2026
@ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
Summit, NJ
