Hollywood Hit to Ring in the New Year at Little Theatre of Manchester

Little Theatre of Manchester begins its 2017 SEASON with a heartwarming comedy about friendship and loyalty. This REVEALING COMEDY, inspired by the Hollywood hit movie, is set to launch LTM's 2017 Season!

When her husband dies, Annie and her Yorkshire Women's Institute members COME TOGETHER to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room by posing for a calendar.... COMPLETELY IN THE NUDE. Positioned behind flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover what it means to be confident in their own skin and the shining beauty within themselves and each other. Based on a true story, this hilarious play will leave you feeling better about life than when you entered the theatre.

The LTM production is directed by Gloria Trombley of Manchester, whose experience extends across a span of 30 years. Born and raised in Connecticut, Trombley did her graduate work in theatre and dance at Wesleyan University. She has been producing, directing, choreographing and teaching theatre in various universities, performing arts programs, as well as regional and community theatres since the early 1980s. Her production of 'Will Rogers Follies' was nominated by the San Francisco Bay Area Circle Theatre Critics for awards as Best Director and Best Production in the large Musical Theatre category.

"I am nostalgic about it," says Trombley. "The beauty of this show is that it reveals the test of friendship. We have a wonderful cast who are very well established and who have worked amazingly to put a contemporary approach to an English comedy. The concepts of comradery, love, and support create a very universal theme that our audience is sure to enjoy. I think audiences will be surprised how truly modern this show can be."

CALENDAR GIRLS runs February 3-5, 10-12, and 17-19 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Friday and Saturday evening performances will be held at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees will be at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $19-$25 with discounts available for both seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 860-647-9824 or visiting www.littletheatreofmanchester.org. Manchester Community College students can receive a free general admission ticket with a valid student ID, and Greater Hartford Arts Council Let's GO Arts! members are eligible for 2-for-1 tickets.

The Cast of CALENDAR GIRLS
(in alphabetical order):

Jessie................................. Barbara Gallow (Newington)

Rod..........................................Bill Emerson (Coventry)

Cora.................................Colleen Kaplan (Marlborough)

Annie....................................Dawn Maselli (Newington)

Elaine.......................................Lindsay Sledzik (Vernon)

Ruth........................................ Lori Feldman (Simsbury)

Chris.......................................Michelle Kettlety (Salem)

John..........................................Mike Zizka (Burlington)

Lawrence.......................................Mitch Hess (Vernon)

Celia..............................Rachel West-Balling (Manchester)

Liam..........................................Sean Leser (Manchester)

Lady Cravenshire......................... Sherrie Shallack (Vernon)

Marie.................................Stephanie Chernoff (Simsbury)

Brenda Hulse..............................Stephanie Kull (Simsbury)

Director.................................Gloria Trombley (Manchester)

Stage Manager..............................Talia Maselli (Newington)

The Little Theatre of Manchester (LTM) was founded in 1960 with the purpose of producing community theater. Since its inception, LTM's volunteers have put on more than 650 quality performances that have been well-received and applauded by various members of the community. In the 1980s, the Little Theatre worked with the Town of Manchester in restoring Cheney Hall. In 1991, the extensive, award-winning restoration was completed and the state's oldest operating theater became the theatrical residence of the Little Theatre of Manchester. Today, programming is comprised of five main-stage theatre productions, numerous concerts, special events, and a range of other cultural, business, civic, and private functions. The Little Theatre is proud to serve a growing, annual audience of approximately 10,000, If you would like to connect with us and find out more, please visit us at www.littletheatreof manchester.org and you can find us on FACEBOOK @LittleTheatreManchester to stay updated with all our events.

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