The Hudson Players Club and Hudson Village Theatre present
Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Directed by Steve Walters
Performances at
Hudson Village Theatre
April 9-19, 2026
Performances from at Hudson Village Theatre
28 Wharf, Hudson, Quebec
Show Dates and Times:
Thursdays, April 9 & 16 – 7:30 pm
Fridays, April 10 & 17 – 7:30 pm
Saturdays, April 11 & 18 – 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sundays, April 12 & 19 – 2 pm
On a cold, clear winter night in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, the northern lights shimmer above as residents stumble into love in the most unexpected ways. Through nine short vignettes, couples fall in, fall out, and sometimes crash headlong into romance, heartbreak, and hilarity. Knees are bruised, hearts are mended, and emotions run wild in this quirky, tender comedy. Almost, Maine is a celebration of love’s strangeness, reminding us that connection is magical — even when it’s almost impossible. Almost could be any town… even Hudson.
Fiona’s first venture into acting began 15 years ago in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Sorcerer after which she started performing in Shakespeare by the Lake with the Hudson Players Club and various productions at Hudson Village Theatre. It has been an exciting challenge to prepare for the role of Daria Chase, getting in touch with her glamorous and vicious side! In real life, Fiona teaches grade 5 students Math and English and everything they could possibly want to know about life. She is currently directing Disneypalooza, an original elementary school musical, teaching kids to appreciate the joys of theatre.
Tommy is thrilled to be back in this fun and exciting play. He was last seen as Alex Tratt in Skin Flick. He has had the great pleasure of being in many plays and doing something he truly loves. Some of his plays include, I Am Yours (Toilane), Featuring Loretta (Dave), Twelfth Night (Sir Toby Belch & Sebastian), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Demetrius & Francis Flute), Not Now Darling (Harry McMichael), Lost in Yonkers (Louie Kurnitz) and The Full Monty (Dave). Tommy thanks the cast and crew for making this so much fun. Tommy thanks all of you for supporting this great art and now, The Game’s Afoot!
Since 2001, Diana has regularly performed in Hudson Players Club productions and Hudson Village Theatre’s fundraising productions. She has also performed in numerous Hudson Players Club Shakespeare by the Lake shows, including “Titania” A Midsummer’s Night Dream 2015; “Prospera” The Tempest 2018, and “Reverend Evans” The Merry Wives of Windsor 2022. She was “Billie” in Hudson Village Theatres “Renovations for Six” in 2021. Her most recent annual Pantomimes were as “Pernicia” Puss in Boots 2023 and “Baroness, Queen, Fairy Godmother” Cinderella 2024. She is very pleased to participate in this production with such a wonderful team, and to support the Hudson Players Club in continuing to provide opportunities for the community to become involved in theatre, either on or off stage.
Robin Glance is thrilled to make her stage debut in “The Game’s Afoot”! While new to the world of drama, she’s spent years perfecting the art of over-acting at Halloween and murder mystery parties and couldn’t resist the opportunity to take it to a real stage. Big thanks to the amazing and talented cast and crew for making this journey unforgettable.
Genevieve rekindled her love for performing last summer in Twelfth Night (Fabian) during HPC’s Theatre by the Lake and is delighted to join the troop this year as Snout/Wall – such fun! Recently, Genevieve had the opportunity to play Madge on the HVT stage in HCP’s production of The Game’s Afoot – a most marvelous experience! Previous appearances from a lifetime ago include Lakeshore Players’ Club’s My Three Angels (Marie-Louise), Stepping Out (Andy) and Twelfth Night (Olivia) and 20 years dancing with Ballet Ouest. Genevieve has lived in Hudson for 23 years and participates in many arts and culture initiatives.
Christine is thrilled to play Inspector Goring in A Game’s Afoot alongside a very talented cast. Her love for theater began in high school and continued through college, with roles in several major productions. After a long hiatus, Christine reignited her passion with performances in two pantomimes—Red Riding Strikes Back and Puss in Boots. She also performed in a teaser of The Penelopiad with The Hudson and Area Women’s Arts Collective and most recently appeared in the Lakeshore Players’ One Act Wonders. She is ecstatic to be part of the Hudson Players Club and hopes you enjoy the show!
Jean-Frédéric would like to take the time to thank the cast & crew and all patrons of the theatre, for their love and dedication to the arts! Having had the chance to take part in a number of the Hudson Players Club productions such as One Flew Over the Coo Coo’s Nest (Scanlon), META award winning Balconville (Gaetan Bolduc), Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew), Much Ado About Nothing (The Priest), The Tempest (Antonio) and a multitude of Hudson Village Theatre’s Holiday Pantomimes, most recently as Drizella in Cinderella, it is with utmost pleasure that Jean-Frédéric embraces the challenge and opportunity of taking on the role of Felix Geisel.
John has been involved in theatre for over 30 years as an actor, and more recently, as a director and writer. Acting credits include Renovations for Six by Norm Foster, Rumours by Neil Simon, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night Dream and The Tempest (HPC’s Shakespeare by the Lake). He has also done a lot (or maybe too much?) of improv comedy (performing and teaching). Directing credits include The Full Monty by Simon Beaufoy, Skin Flick by Norm Foster and writer & director of Cinderella the Panto and Little Red Riding Hood Strikes Back the Panto. He is delighted and honoured to be working with this talented cast and production team. Enjoy the coming insanity. Merci MJT.
Heidi Hawkins is a passionate theatre director, actor, and voice artist with over two decades of professional experience. She has directed a wide range of productions, from classic plays to contemporary works, with an extra special love for comedy. Known for her hands-on approach, Heidi loves working with actors, designers, and producers to bring creative visions to life. She’s thrilled to be back in Montreal after 12 years away, rejoining the theatre community with Hudson Players Club. Heidi also has extensive experience as a voice artist and holds a Professional Theatre Diploma from John Abbott College. She gets most of her creative inspiration from her 9 year old son.
Lily Zubis-Tanona has been in the theatre scene from a young age. Whether performing ancient Greek mythology plays with her homeschool drama group—Perseus (2009) and What’s Up, Icarus? (2013) at the Hudson Village Theatre—taking many hours of improv classes, or working behind the scenes, she’s always loved the stage. During her time in the ALC program and professional theatre at John Abbott, she built set pieces, worked as an ASM, and performed as a magician in Pippin (2017). Other ASM work includes Almost, Maine (2018) and ANON(ymous) (2019). Lily wears many hats as a performer, set builder, and backstage hand—balancing it all with a bit of magic!
My Husband Steve Walters tried for many years to get me involved in community theatre both here and in the U.K, I eventually gave in and auditioned for a role in the Hudson Village Theatre’s Panto of “Cinderella”, and got a lead role.
I then decided that being on stage was not for me, and I approached the Hudson Players Club to ask if I could work behind the scenes for any of their plays.And so it began:I’ve been part of the Hudson Players Club as a Stage manager for a number of years.I started as an assistant stage manager with No Sex Please We’re British, and progressed from there, with the following plays,Midsummer Night’s Dream, Whose Wives Are They Anyway, For the Love of Shakespeare, Balconville, Jack of Diamonds and many more. It has been a great pleasure working and making friends with a variety of actors and directors within our community. I now hold the position of President.