Director: Ernie Albanesius
Producers: Cat Milone and Karolina Matyka
JOIN THE PRODUCTION TEAM!
We’re looking to fill the following positions:
No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you the skills you need. These are volunteer roles, perfect for anyone wanting to learn theatre tech or be part of a fun, creative team. If interested, please reach out to us by email: Karolina@ActorsNetBucks.org
Based on a true story, CALENDAR GIRLS is a heartwarming comedy about love, loss, and the boldness it takes to “bare” it all. When Annie’s husband passes away from illness, the women of the Knapeley Women’s Institute band together to raise money for a memorial in his honor. Their plan? To create a fundraising calendar – featuring themselves tastefully posing in the nude! As their daring idea becomes an unexpected sensation, friendships are tested, boundaries are pushed, and the women discover the power of friendship, laughter, and community in the face of loss.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Auditions and callbacks are being held at ActorsNET, 635 N Delmorr Ave, Morrisville, PA 19067. If you have any questions, please email the Director Ernie Albanesius (ealbanesius@gmail.com) and/or the Producers Cat Milone (cat@actorsnetbucks.org) and Karolina Matyka (karolina@actorsnetbucks.org).
NOTICE: Please reserve your audition slot via SignUp Genius. Appointments are VERY strongly encouraged, though walk-ins will be seen on an availability basis. Please understand that your scheduled timeslot will be your arrival and prep time before your audition, so you may not be seen at your scheduled time. If time is a factor for you, please communicate that upon booking your audition slot.
Auditions will consist of cold reads from script sides provided at the audition.
Please prepare an English accent for your audition.
Please bring a list of ALL conflicts (including ANY tentative ones) from December 2025 through March 2026.
A headshot and resume are very much appreciated but not mandatory. You may send these materials ahead of time to Producer Karolina Matyka at Karolina@ActorsNetBucks.org
One of the key (and best-known!) elements of this play is the calendar photo shoot that gives it its name.
This scene, and all accompanying show photography, will be carefully and professionally choreographed and arranged by an Intimacy Coordinator, and all characters involved in the scene will be wearing artfully concealed modesty garments to ensure that each actor’s modesty is protected at all times in their various states of undress.
PLEASE NOTE that auditioning for the role of any character appearing in the calendar shoot will be understood as agreement to participate in the scene as directed and to appear in a state of undress that WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED and WILL APPEAR LIVE IN THE SCENE ONSTAGE.
If you are uncomfortable appearing in this scene or participating in this crucial way, please refrain from auditioning for the roles of CHRIS, ANNIE, CORA, JESSIE, CELIA, or RUTH. If you have further questions before you audition, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Director Ernie Albanesius (ealbanesius@gmail.com) and/or Producer Cat Milone (cat@actorsnetbucks.org)
We are seeking an ensemble cast of 14 actors (10 Female presenting and 4 Male presenting) for this production.
ActorsNET strives to foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all productions. Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages (18+), and abilities.
All roles are non-equity and unpaid.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will begin the 2nd week of January and continue through to the final tech week before the show opens on March 13th. Participants are required to submit all conflicts at the auditions and, since the bulk of the rehearsal period will be during the winter months when inclement weather is a factor and may necessitate schedule flexibility, continue to update the production team on new conflicts that arise even AFTER the rehearsal calendar has been distributed.
PERFORMANCES:
March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21*, 22, 27, 28, 29^
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Call time for actors is ONE HOUR before the show starts. All performances will be at ActorsNET, 635 N Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067
*There are two shows (2pm and 8pm) on Saturday, March 21st.
^Cast members are required to participate in the Strike at the end of the last performance on Sunday, March 29th
CHARACTER LIST
All roles available. Non-union. Unpaid.
Please prepare an English accent for your audition.
CHRIS (Female, 50s)
She is the life of the party. Chris doesn’t generally take life too seriously but doing so when needed. She and Annie are the perfect complement to each other. Married to Rod.
ANNIE (Female, 50s)
Somewhat conservative but lets loose when her best friend of 30 years, Chris, is around. She often lets Chris take the lead but will speak up when necessary. Married to John. She loves her husband dearly and makes sure he is well taken care of while he is ill.
CORA (Female, late 30s – 40s)
Cora comes from a tumultuous past. Having a daughter at a young age and a disapproving father, she sometimes struggles being a parent. She is somewhat rebellious with a dry sense of humor. Some singing ability is preferred.
JESSIE (Female, 60s-70s)
She has been around the block. Jessie is no nonsense but likes to have a good time. She is tough when she needs to be because of her slightly cynical outlook, but is soft at heart.
CELIA (Female, late 30s-50s)
A wealthy elegant woman. But, despite her wealth and posh demeanor, she loves being with the down-to-earth women of the Knapeley WI. She throws her two cents in when appropriate. She and Chris have a small rivalry when it comes to standing out.
RUTH (Female, 40s)
Very conservative and always tries to be helpful. She can be the butt of a joke, though she is well loved by the others. She aims to please but can sometimes be taken advantage of.
MARIE (Female, 50s)
As the head of the WI, the organization is her lifeblood. She takes great pride in her duties and wishes everyone would be more compliant to her ideas. She has a personal rivalry with the WI of High Ghyll.
BRENDA HULSE (Female, 50s-60s)
A rather dry woman. She gives talks at the WI of boring material but believes they are intriguing.
JOHN (Male, 50s)
The light of the world. A compassionate, caring man who spent most of his life working in the dales. His passing is a heavy blow to everyone.
ROD (Male, 50s)
Married to Chris. He is a fun-loving florist who cherishes and supports his wife. He and John became best friends through Chris and Annie.
LAWRENCE (Male, 20s-30s)
A young hospital worker and photographer. He is a nice young man who sees the vision John would have wanted for the calendar.
LADY CRAVENSHIRE (Female, 60s)
Very stately. She draws attention when she enters. She doesn’t walk; she glides. Marie always looks to impress her.
ELAINE (Female, 20s)
A stylist who has trouble reading the room. She once had an affair with Ruth’s husband Eddie.
LIAM (Male, late 20s – early 30s)
Liam is just there to do a job. He wants to get in and out and would rather be shooting something else; however, he goes about his job professionally.
