The Actors Theater is presenting “Calendar Girls” at the Orcas Grange.

It is based on a true story of a Women’s Institute in Yorkshire, England who put together a calendar to raise money for leukemia research.

This play, written by Tim Wirth (who also co-wrote the screenplay for the movie of the same name) has a cast of 14 people.

Opening night for “Calendar Girls” will be Friday, Sept. 11 with additional performances on Sept. 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27. All performances are at the Grange at 7:30 p.m.

When Annie’s (Suzanne Gropper) husband John (Tony Lee) dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris (Bev Leyman) resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room.

They manage to persuade four fellow WI members (Holly King, Lesley Liddle, Melinda Milligan and Bailey Sande) to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence (Kelly Toombs).

The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.  Other actors include Aaimee Johnson, Annette Garver, Carla Weston, Freddy Hinkle, John Mazzarella and Quija Keogh.  “Calendar Girls” is directed by Doug Bechtel.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Bookstore and online at www.orcasactors.com. Ticket sales at the door will be extremely limited. For additional information contact Bechtel at 317-5601.