WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre has announced audition dates for its March Community Theatre production of the award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler. An open casting call will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m., and Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., at The Waldo. Members of the Midcoast community aged 18+, both seasoned actors and those without experience, are invited to audition for one of 6 to 8 roles.

The play will be directed by Waldo Theatre Executive Director Susan Hodder. The spectrum of characters depicted include a six year-old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a woman who witnessed her daughter giving birth, a transgender woman, a Bosnian rape survivor, and others. Each actor will play multiple roles featuring a wide range of acting opportunities.

Considered a landmark play for raising awareness about women's bodies and issues related to female sexuality, The Obie Award-winning The Vagina Monologues was written by Eve Ensler. It is based on dozens of interviews with a diverse range of women sharing personal stories about their vaginas, including experiences with pleasure, sexuality, abuse, and societal perceptions, and several other topics. A recurring theme throughout the piece is the vagina as a tool of female empowerment.

The play has been described as “outlandishly hilarious and devastatingly beautiful, tapping into the deep well of human emotions,” according to The Waldo, in a news release.

Performances are scheduled at The Waldo for the evenings of March 15, 21, and 22, with a matinee performance on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Audition sides will be distributed at the audition, but not in advance. Rehearsals will begin immediately and are anticipated to be held at least bi-weekly.

About The Waldo

The Waldo brings live music, theater, movies, dance, and educational programs to the Midcoast Maine community year-round. Offerings range from local, community theater to nationally and internationally known artist performances. As a community-based organization, The Waldo’s focus is to unify and strengthen the region through performing arts, outreach, broad-based educational programs, and collaboration with other local non-profits. More at: thewaldotheatre.org