Calendar Girls | Jun 17 – Jul 24, 2016
By Tim Firth; Directed by Mary M. Finnerty
Regional Premiere; Comedy; on the PROSCENIUM STAGE
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When Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity — by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flower arrangements, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another. When news of the women’s hilarious venture spreads like wildfire, the women find themselves exposed in ways they hadn’t anticipated, and they reach for a new level of understanding and friendship that will carry them through all the days to come. “…in the great good cause of cheering us up in hard times, Calendar Girls is just the ticket.” — Telegraph
“This is my favorite kind of play because it celebrates how deliciously human we are while also revealing how incredibly generous we can be when one of our own is in need of hope.” —Mary Finnerty, Director
Cast
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Crew
Mary M. Finnerty – Director
Keely Wolter – Dialect Coach
Michael Hoover – Scenic Designer
Peter Vitale – Musical Consultant/Arranger
MaryBeth Gagner – Costume Designer
Michael P. Kittel – Lighting Designer
Katharine Horowitz – Sound Designer
Abbee Warmboe – Properties Designer
Lucinda Holshue – Dialect Coach
Laura Topham* – Stage Manager
D. Marie Long* – Assistant Stage
*member, actors’ equity association
CALENDAR GIRLS Content Analysis
Park Square wants your theatergoing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Following is a list of content within Calendar Girls that may be of concern to some members of our audience. Please understand that some information may give away surprises within the story. The information is provided to help you make informed decisions. Keep in mind that the language and themes outlined below, taken out of context, may seem more offensive than they would be within the context of the actual play. If you have any questions about the play’s content, please contact Michael-jon Pease, executive director, at 651.767.8497 or pease@parksquaretheatre.org.
Calendar Girls is suitable for adults and teenagers.
Synopsis
When Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity — by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flower arrangements, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another. When news of the women’s hilarious venture spreads like wildfire, the women find themselves exposed in ways they hadn’t anticipated, and they reach for a new level of understanding and friendship that will carry them through all the days to come.
Adult Language
Calendar Girls contains mild adult language, including two usages of h*ll, one each of sl*t, b*stard, f*ck, and several instances of British slang, including fifteen instances of bloody and one of b*llocks.
Violence
None.
Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking
There are references to cigarettes, and alcohol is consumed.
Sexual References/Nudity
There is partial/hidden nudity; characters disrobe onstage but never fully.
Other Mature Themes
A characters is sick with cancer, and there are references to treatment. There is one reference to racism.
Running Time
2 hours with one intermission.
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Calendar Girls | Jun 17 – Jul 24, 2016 on the PROSCENIUM STAGE
P: Preview T: 2 Sugars Tuesday O: Opening Night D: Post-show Discussion
AD: Audio Description ASL: American Sign Language C: Open Captioning
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