Auditions

TheatreLab is thrilled to announce auditions for The Full Monty!

AUDITIONS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 1PM, CALLBACKS TO FOLLOW AND

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT 6PM, DANCE CALL 7PM

 

Directed by Philip Drennen

Music Direction by Jeremy King

Choreographed by Abby Kress Monroe

Rehearsals begin on March 10 and will typically run Mon-Thur, 6:30-10p

Show runs April 18-19

 

Auditions will be Feb 2nd and 3rd at 116 N Jefferson St

All men auditioning to be a “Monty Man” must attend the dance call on Mon, Feb 3 at 7pm and if you cannot attend, we will accept a video submission or find another date to come in, VIDEO SUBMISSIONS CAN BE SENT TO AUDITIONS@THEATRELABDAYTON.ORG

For all roles, please select a time for your audition and note that we will be holding callbacks each day after auditions. Once you have signed up, we will send you callback sides. Please prepare a cut of a contemporary song of your own in the style of the show. 

ALL ROLES ARE NON-UNION, CONTRACTED WITH STIPEND

 

Synopsis

While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash. In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices, the men come to discover that they're stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to "let it go."

Character Breakdown

All characters are normal denizens of Buffalo. Unless specifically noted, all body types, race, ethnicity, and gender identities are encouraged to audition. Except for 'Nathan,' you must be at least 18 years old before the first rehearsal. All ages listed are stage ages and pliable.

 

We are looking for strong comedic actors who sing well and can move! No extensive dance training is required, we are looking for personality! 

 

* = Monty Men

 If you are auditioning for these 6 roles, or Keno, you need to be very comfortable with your body; enough to perform on stage in your underwear and eventually a g-string. You must be prepared to do so and must agree to such to be considered for those roles. Trust is a key word for our production – you will be taken care of respectfully and our final moment will be powerful, yet careful. Wear clothing to auditions that reveals your overall body shape accurately. You will not need to undress at auditions.

 

For the women: this show is not just about the guys and their underwear issues! The

women's roles are powerful, pivotal, and memorable with kick-ass songs. 

There are some non-dancing and non-singing roles, but everyone will sing and dance at

auditions

 

Jerry Lukowski* – An unemployed mill worker. 30-40. Range: Rock Tenor. B2-Db5, strong controlled falsetto. Jerry is a complex emotional character with serious heart and charisma, and genuine tenderness for his son – a regular guy. Very strong singing across genres, including a controlled and pretty falsetto, is required.. Power-house actor. Jerry carries the show.

 

Nathan Lukowski – Jerry's young son. 10-15 years old to play 12. Nathan is “12 years old going on forty” but young-looking for his age. Nathan can be stoic, sincere, and charming, but ultimately real as he deals with his parents' custody battle. Key player who does a lot of witnessing. PARENTS: Please reach out to us with any questions or for a perusal of the script before submitting. Nathan sees and hears adult-themed content and, critically, drops the f-bomb once. 

 

Pam Lukowski – Jerry's estranged wife, Teddy's fiancée. 30-40. Range: Broad mezzo with belt. G3-A5. In some ways Pam has become a realist. She earnestly wants Jerry to be an active parent for Nathan, but wrestles with strong reservations about his character and her own lingering feelings for him. 

 

Dave Bukatinsky* – An unemployed steel worker. 30-40s. Range: Lyric Tenor with strong

falsetto B2-Db5. Jerry's best friend, he is often swept along in Jerry's

plans unwittingly. He struggles with unemployment and its effect on his marriage. A lovable, good-natured soul with body weight and self-esteem issues. Must be comfortable enough with your belly to proudly wield it in all its glory. 

 

Georgie Bukatinsky – Dave's wife. 30-40. Range: High alto/broad mezzo belter. A warm, down-to-earth soul that isn't afraid to kick up her heels. Her exuberance opens the show and sets the place and mood! 

 

Malcolm MacGregor* – an unemployed mill worker. 25-40. Range: High Tenor, smooth

falsetto. C#3-E5. “I'm a compete loser who still lives at home with his mother.” His frank self-assessment neglects to mention his sweetness and sincerity. A shy gay man, he is rescued by Jerry and Dave and becomes fast friends. 

 

Ethan Girard* – an unemployed steel worker. 25-40. Range: High baritone/tenor F2-Bb5. Ethan remains an optimist while struggling with unemployment and friendship. He energetically attempts wall-walking a la Donald O'Connor's 'Singing In The Rain' acrobatics. His affection for Malcolm is openly genuine and uncomplicated. Good physical comedic role.

 

Noah “Horse” T. Simmons* – a retired African American mill worker. 40-50s to play 50+. Range: Baritone/Tenor D3-Bb5. His “break-dancing days are probably over” but he sings and dances the funky show-stopping, 'Big Black Man.' Excellent mover with great dead-pan comedy. 

 

Harold Nichols* – an unemployed mill supervisor. 35-60. Range: High baritone/tenor F2-Bb4. Harold's doting on his wife extends to the realm of covering up his unemployment for 6 months while keeping her be-decked in upper middle class luxury well past his means. Aloof at first, his dance skills are what finally, and arduously, brings Hot Metal alive.

 

Vicki Nichols – Harold's wife. 30-55. Range: High alto/broad mezzo belterG3-A5. Charming and energetic, she loves Prada ensembles but not more than she loves her husband. Flamboyant on the surface, her love and understanding are real. Classy, but easily one of the girls.

 

Jeannette Burmeister (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST, CASTING UNDERSTUDY ONLY) – the piano player. 50+. Range: Low alto belter. F3-Bb4. She's seen it all and been there before. You can't shock her, but she'll shock you as she says

what's really on her mind! Shows up with a piano to play for the guys totally out of the blue.

Steals the show with her 'Showbiz' number.

 

Teddy Slaughter  – Pam's fiancé. 35-55. The opposite of Jerry – clean-cut, well-off. May

double in other roles. May sing in the songs 'Scrap' and 'Let It Go.'

 

Buddy 'Keno' Walsh* – handsome and experienced gay male stripper. 20-30w. His show

opening Chippendale-esque performance for the Buffalo ladies bookends the beginning of the

show nicely. May double in other roles. May sing in the songs 'Scrap' and 'Let It Go.'

 

Estelle Genovese (Jerry's younger girlfriend), Susan Hershey, Joanie Lish,

Dolores (doubles as Molly MacGregor, Malcolm's aged ailing mother). 

Ages: Any 

May double in other roles. May sing in Woman's World, The Goods, and Let It Go.

 

Reg Willoughby (union leader), Tony Giordano (club owner), Marty, Gary

Ages: Any

May double in other roles. May sing in the songs 'Scrap' and 'Let It Go.'