Village Players Theater produces ‘Calendar Girls’ and holds auditions for ‘Sweeney Todd’

WOLFEBORO — The Village Players Theater mounts productions of “Calendar Girls” running Friday, July 25 through Sunday, Aug. 3, and “Sweeney Todd” running Friday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 9.

“Calendar Girls” is the tale of women “of a certain age” determined to raise funds for the comfort of families of cancer patients. They strike upon the novel idea of selling a calendar of pin-ups: tasteful photos of themselves — nude. The plot explores their inhibitions, their bravery, their conflicts and the warmth of genuine friendship and care for community and one another.

Village Players audiences will be struck by the chemistry of the onstage performances, as well as the artistry of the backstage crew who make the magic of the bare-all photography sessions and recreate a post-World War II Britain. It is based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth and is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc., 

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The Tony Award-winning “Sweeney Todd” is the musical story of the demon barber of Fleet Street and will be appropriately produced in the eerie shadows of fall. In it, an unjustly exiled barber returns to London seeking vengeance on the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his wife.

The music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim offer actors the opportunity to cultivate the full range of their vocal talents while recreating the dark underbelly of Victorian England and the inhumanity of man.

Auditions will be held for the production’s 10 named roles and a large ensemble Sunday, Aug. 10, and Monday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

Auditioners are asked to prepare a song of 30 seconds to one minute that demonstrates their vocal range and will be asked to read from the script. Complete details are available at village-players.com/sweeneytodd. 

For more information and tickets, visit village-players.com.