The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College (MCC) and Theatre 121 are proud to present Calendar Girls, written by Tim Furth.
For the first time in the Black Box Theatre’s history, this production will be presented in partnership with Theatre 121, an exciting collaboration of two McHenry County theatres that brings this unforgettable 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).
Calendar Girls opens on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. 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. Reserve your seats here.
The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is located at 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Please Park in Lot C and enter Building E. The theatre will be directly to the right. Find more information on the Black Box Theatre or visit www.theatre121.org for more information.
Content warning: Calendar Girls includes adult themes such as cancer, grief, and brief implied nudity, and may not be suitable for younger audiences.
