Bringing Calendar Girls to the Stage

The true story of how a small Women's Institute in Yorkshire raised both eyebrows and funds by posing nude for a calendar is the central theme of the playCalendar Girls, set to take the stage of the Northern Lights Pavilion in Haliburton in late March. Since early January, the cast and crew have been hard at work, learning their lines, blocking and even some songs for the upcoming show.Most people who sit in the audience enjoying HLT's productions never truly know what goes into bringing a show to the stage; the long hours, memorizing lines and figuring out who their characters are both as individuals and as part of the greater cast. But for everyone involved, it's a labor of love.For a number of years in my 20's and 30's, I took part in a number of shows with a theatre company just east of Alliston. After having children and going through a divorce, I was unable to spare the time to pursue my love of acting and singing on stage. So, being cast in a show 27 years later, is both exciting and terrifying. Having been welcomed by this group is giving me the confidence I need as we edge ever closer to opening night.In this, the first of a series on bringing this show to life, you'll hear from the director, the stage manager and a few actors in the production. You'll hear how the show is progressing and meet more of the people working to bring a wonderful true story, filled with laughter and tears to the stage.