Farmington Players “The Full Monty”
Auditions – Jan 24th, 2016
Production Dates: April 29- May 21, 2016
Auditions will be at the Farmington Players Barn Theater.
-32332 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Registration starts at 11:30 am. Auditions will start at 12:30pm
Young men auditioning for “Nathan” need not show up until 3pm.
The Farmington Players will hold Auditions January 24th for the hit musical “THE FULL MONTY.” The Audition date is Sunday January 24th. Registration is at11:30am with Auditions beginning at 12:30. Young men auditioning for “Nathan” need not show up until 3pm.
Audition Overview
Everyone auditioning for this show (except those trying out for Nathan) will be required to sing and dance. Please be prepared by wearing comfortable clothing and bring your own water/fluid to hydrate. Songs, sides and reading cuts will be available at the audition. You will read and sing a cut from the show. Cuts and sides are available online at farmingtonplayers.org in December.
This show is about a group of men, out of work and down on their luck who strive to overcome their fear, their self-consciousness and their feelings of worthlessness to become the most unlikely group of exotic dancers.
Please be aware that this is an “R” rated production due to language and adult content. Except for “Nathan”, you must be 18 years old. Nathan candidates must be able to play a 12 year old on stage. All ages are “stage ages”
Director – Tim Timmer (248-568-7159)
Or email:
thefullmonty@farmingtonplayers.org
Assistant Directors – Keith Firstenberg, Terie Spencer
Music Director – Steve Woznicki
Choreographer – Mary Murphy
Producers – Laurel Stroud, Marilyn Zerlack
Character Descriptions (subject to change and clarification)
13 Men, 11 Women, 1 Boy
THE “MONTY MEN”
Jerry Lukowski * - an unemployed mill worker. Age 30-42. Vocal range: Rock Tenor B2-Db5.
Very strong singing across genres, including a controlled and pretty falsetto, is required. 8 songs, 2 reprises, dense harmonies. Jerry is a complex emotional character with serious heart and charisma, and genuine tenderness for his son. His story is central to the show.
Dave Bukatinsky* - an unemployed mill worker. Age 30-42. Vocal range: Lyric Tenor with strong falsetto. Sings in 9 numbers. 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. Body type: notably overweight relative to the other Monty Men- it is a key component of the character. Strong singer required.
Malcolm MacGregor * - an unemployed mill worker. Age 25-40. Vocal range: High Tenor. Smooth falsetto. Sings in 8 numbers. C#3-E5. Shy. Malcolm tries to hide that he is gay. “I’m a complete loser that lives at home with his mother.”…. His frank self-assessment neglects to mention his sweetness and sincerity. Beautiful voice required. On the thin side. Concave chest is referenced.
Noah “Horse” T. Simmons * - a retired African-American mill worker: Age 50+. Vocal range Baritone/Tenor. Sings in 5 numbers. D3-Bb5. Sing and dances the funky show-stopping “Big Black Man”. Excellent mover with great deadpan comedy.
Harold Nichols * - an unemployed mill supervisor. Age 40-60. Vocal range: High Baritone/Tenor. Sings in 6+ numbers. F2-Bb4. Harold’s doting on his wife extends to covering up his unemployment. Must have good movement/dance skills as he becomes the dance teacher for the guys.
Ethan Girard * - an unemployed mill worker. Age 25-40. Vocal range: High Baritone/Tenor. Sings in 6 numbers. F2-Bb5. Ethan remains an optimist while struggling with unemployment and lack of friends. Discovers true friendship when he joins the guys in their quest.
Buddy “Keno” Walsh * - Handsome and experienced gay male stripper. He strips down to G-string. Age 21- 32. His show opening Chippendale-esque performance for the Buffalo Ladies bookends the beginning of the show with the final “Let It Go”. Sings in the last song.
THE WOMEN
Pam Lukowski – Jerry’s estranged ex-wife. Age 30-40. Vocal range: Alto G3-A5. – 2 songs.
She earnestly wants Jerry to be an active parent for Nathan, but wrestles with her reservations about his character. Powerfully connected performer required.
Georgie Bukantinsky – Dave’s wife. Age 30-40. Vocal Range: High Alto/broad Mezzo belter.
F3-A5. Sings in 4 numbers. A warm, down-to-earth soul that isn’t afraid to kick up her heels. Her exuberance opens the show and sets the pace and mood perfectly. Powerful songs showcase her singing.
Vicky Nichols – Harold’s wife. Age 35-55. Vocal range: High Alto/broad Mezzo belter. Sings in 4 numbers. G3-A5. Charming and energetic. Flamboyant on the surface, her love and understanding are real. Classy, but easily one of the girls. Comedic triple-threat.
Jeannette Burmeister – The piano player. Age 55 +. Vocal range” Low Alto belter. F3-Bb4.
She’s seen it all and has been there before. Shows up with a piano to play for the guys at auditions totally out of the blue and becomes one of their biggest fans. She can steal the show with her “showbiz” number.
AND THE REST
Nathan Lukowski – Jerry and Pam’s 12 year-old son. Actor must be able to “portray” a 12 year old on stage. Nathan can be stoic, sincere and charming, but ultimately real. Nathan will not be required to sing or dance. (PARENTS: Please be aware that this is an “R” rated production and your son will be exposed to language and adult content. Rest assured that we will be extremely careful with what your young man is exposed to. If you have any questions, please call the director with concerns. Auditions for Nathan will not start before 3pm.)
Teddy Slaughter – Fiancé to Pam. Age 35-55. The opposite of Jerry. Clean-cut, well off. Typical high executive type and somewhat arrogant. He will sing the last song with the cast.
Reg Willoughby – Union Leader – Age 30-55. Sings in “Scrap” and closing number.
Tony Giordano – Club owner – age 35-60. Sings in closing number.
Estelle Genovese – Jerry’s girlfriend. Age 25-35. Could be Alto or Soprano. Will sing in 3 numbers. Her character is the opposite of Pam.
Molly MacGregor – Malcolm’s mother. Age 55-65. May also play other roles.
Men’s Chorus – 3-4 men. Gary, Marty, pastor, police sergeant. Age range from 25-45. Could be Tenor or Baritone. Will play multiple roles and sing in 2 numbers.
Women’s Chorus – 4-5 women. Susan, Joanie, Dolores, Police sergeant. Age range from 25-45. Could be Alto or Soprano. Will play multiple roles and sing in 2-3 numbers.
** Note for Monty Men and Keno: If you are auditioning for these roles, you will need to be comfortable enough with your body type to perform on stage in your underwear, a G-string and a last-second scene that may or may not be “sans” G-string. YOU MUST agree to perform on stage in this manner before being considered for these roles. Trust is a key word for our production – you will be taken care of respectfully and our final moment, through the magic of theater, will be powerful, yet careful to ensure that nothing is seen by our audience. But, please be aware that there will be stage hands and other actors on stage that will see you- but only for a brief second. (Or however long it takes you to put your robe on which WE WILL provide for you.) This show is not called “the Full Monty” for nothing! Please wear comfortable clothes during auditions that reveal your overall body shape accurately. You will not need to undress at auditions.
Reminder to the women who audition for this show: Please remember, even though it is only the guys that will be in various stages of undress, you may be on stage while our Monty Men are in various stages of undress. You will be seeing them both onstage and backstage, and need to be both comfortable and respectful in this environment.
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