Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) announces auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday for “Calendar Girls” at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Steven Kinney, eight performances of this comedy are scheduled for Oct. 8−17. There are roles for four men and nine women. Age 30 is not too young and 70 is not too old.

Those auditioning should be prepared to read from the script provided that evening. Rehearsals will be scheduled weeknights, with some weekend involvement closer to the performance dates.

Written by Tim Firth, “Calendar Girls” is an uplifting, feel-good story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. The comedy is based on the true story from England and adapted from the Golden Globe nominated motion picture. When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room.

They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose “nude” with them for an alternative calendar.

There will be no nudity in this show.

More information on auditions can be found at actonbroadway.com. Season tickets for ACT’s 51st season can be purchased online or at the box office, which is open every from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday.

ACT has pledged 10 percent of the ticket proceeds from “Calendar Girls” will benefit the Cancer Center at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea.