Directed by Jennifer Copping and written by John Cariani, Almost, Maine is a comedy about adulation and affliction. Set in rural America, the show feels very much like a typical small town soap opera, complete with cheating spouses, broken marriages and strangers suddenly appearing out of nowhere, ready to run off with someone’s heart..

From the moment the house lights go down, the audience is witness to many love scenarios, including a hysterical rendition of Brokeback Mountain where the characters are literally falling down backwards over each other. Rapid fire dialogue, sharp wit and seamless changes between acts, keeps the momentum fresh and full of lighthearted fun.

Mike Lobel—who many will recognize from Degrassi: The Next Generation—is the shining star of the evening. His ability to transform from one character to another with such ease has you forgetting there is one actor playing several parts. We’re talking rising star material all the way.

If Almost, Maine is on your list of plays to see in May, be prepared for an excessive love-in, complete with an abundance of goofy, amorous metaphors.

But really, what does love have to do with it? A trip to the Tarragon Extra Space environment is the only way to find out.