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(Margate, NJ)— Silly Moon Troupey presents a hilarious romantic comedy almost, maine September 30th and October 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th at Margate Community Church. It’s a charming, laughable romantic comedy about a funny and poignant love story on a particular winter night in Ulster, Maine, a magical place so far north that it’s hardly in America. As the Aurora Borealis hovers in a starry sky, about the same residents of Maine find themselves falling in love in unexpectedly hilarious ways.

“It’s an amazing show,” said director Kate Reed (Northfield). “In a few minutes, it was all fun, very clever, and heartbreaking.” Ms. Read, a board member of the Fool’s Moon Theatre, who starred in the previous 2022 show, prove and mantra“The whole cast is really good,” she added.

The show features Andrew Ireland (Vineland), Hillary Poetsch (Ventnor), Charles “Chick” Leiby (Brigantine), Meghan Albanese (Northfield), Joseph Chialastri (Margate), Christina Luthke (Mays Landing), Pamela Dollack (Ocean City) ), Kerry Burns (Northfield), Carrie Cohen (Margate), Nick Efstatos (Mays Landing), Victoria Biron (Linwood), Gary Poetsch (Ventnor) and Michael Moore (Galloway).

Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Admission is $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors, and $20 for children 12 and under.Advance tickets are open Eventbrite. Tickets at the gate will accept cash and checks. For group sales, text 609-457-0603.

new york daily news The show said: “Sweet, poignant, witty. Almost perfect.”

almost, maine It’s the third show of 2022 at the April Fool’s Theatre, and the Christmas extravaganza is scheduled for December.Pulitzer Prize-winning play prove Season kicks off in May, followed by splendid musicals mantra. All programs are held at Margate Community Church.

“Margate Community Church is a great supporter of the arts. The April Fools’ Theatre performance brings joy to the community and greatly increases the church’s openness, inclusivity and ministry,” said Pastor Victoria Ney, pastor of the church.

Margate Community Church is located at 8900 Ventnor Avenue in Margate, NJ. The entrance is on Thurlow Avenue.