Nazareth College Theatre Department Presents Almost, Maine, Feb. 17-19 & Feb. 24-26

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ROCHESTER, NY (02/02/2012)(readMedia)-- The Nazareth College Theatre Department is excited to present Almost, Maine during its 2011-2012 season. Almost, Maine takes place February 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8:00 p.m., and February 19 and 26 at 2:00 p.m. All showings of the play take place in the Nazareth College Arts Center in Studio A48. Almost, Maine is a moving comic piece that tells the story of nineteen people in the woods of northern Maine, what Mainers call "the County." Tickets can be purchased by calling (585) 389-2170 or at the Arts Center box office at 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618. The box office hours are Monday-Friday, 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at http://boxoffice.naz.edu. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $10 for students (Nazareth students are free).

The Nazareth College production of Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani, is being directed by Matt Ames, assistant professor of Theatre Arts at Nazareth. The cast consists of Kimberly Pantoliano of Union Springs, Francis Grunfeld of Worcester, Dimitar Kominovski of Webster, and Samantha Buckman of Fairport.

Nazareth College Department of Theatre Arts offers undergraduate programs in Theatre Arts, Theatre Arts with Adolescent Certification in English, Theatre Arts with Inclusive Education Certification, and Music Theatre. The department presents an annual production season at the Nazareth College Arts Center each academic year. Nazareth College was named one of the best college theaters in 2010 by The Princeton Review. Its third year ranked among the top ten theater programs in the country.

Founded in 1924, Nazareth College is located on a close-knit, suburban campus in the dynamic, metropolitan region of Rochester, N.Y. The College offers challenging academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in health and human services, education, and management. Nazareth's strong cultures of service and community prepare students to be successful professionals and engaged citizens. The College enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students.