McHenry County College joins with Theatre 121 to present ‘Calendar Girls’
The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College and Theatre 121 will join forces to present “Calendar Girls,” written by Tim Furth.
“Calendar Girls” opens at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1. Additional performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. on May 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 and 2 p.m. on May 2, 3, 9, 16, and 17. Tickets are $23 for all seats and general seating is available. Seats can be reserved at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/theatre-121-and-the-blackbox-at-mcc-present-calendar-girls.
For the first time in the Black Box Theatre’s history, this production will be presented in partnership with Theatre 121, a collaboration of two McHenry County theaters that brings this story to an intimate and unique performance space.
Inspired by a true story, this moving and hilarious play follows a group of women from a rural English village who defy expectations by posing nude for a charity calendar after the loss of a dear friend. What starts as a bold fundraising idea quickly becomes a phenomenon, challenging local norms and inspiring people around the world. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, this play explores grief, female friendship, body positivity, and the courage it takes to step into the spotlight, literally and figuratively.
“Calendar Girls is directed by Jay Geller (Kildeer) and produced by Kelsey Medcalf (Woodstock). The production team includes assistant director Maggie McCord (Crystal Lake), set designer Dan Frank (Woodstock), lighting designer Nicole Weber (Woodstock), costume designers Mary Torkleson and Tracy Parr (Crystal Lake), stage manager Mailin Contreas (Crystal Lake), prop designer Kestrel Domann (Woodstock), scenic artist Lisa Dawson (Woodstock), and social media coordinator Adeline Keller (Harvard).
The Calendar Girls cast includes Emily Kunash, Holly O’Hair, Travis Greuel, Karen Greuel (Woodstock); Theresa Voge Kaman (Richmond); Stephen Pickering (Fox River Grove); Tracy Parr, Alison Hage, April Noel, Olivia Greenwald (Crystal Lake); Odette Little (Rockford); Rose Carnivelli (Cary); and Nathan Bodecker and Skye Schoen (McHenry).
The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is at 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Park in Lot C and enter Building E. The theater will be directly to the right. For information, visit mchenry.edu/blackbox or theatre121.org.
Content warning: “Calendar Girls” includes adult themes such as cancer, grief, and brief implied nudity, and may not be suitable for younger audiences.