Actors Needed for "The Full Monty" Play Audition
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking talent for "The Full Monty" play. See the details below. About the project: "The Full Monty" follows the fortunes of six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With no job, money or prospects, they are fed up. When the men spy their wives and other local women going crazy over a group of male strippers, an idea begins to emerge. Overcoming their jealousy and feelings of emasculation, they decide to make some quick cash by forming their own act–a team of male strippers with ‘real man’ bodies. Additional info: Callbacks will take place on Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00-9:30 PM by invitation only. Auditionees will be seen in order of arrival. The audition will include a music audition as well as reading of sides. Please come prepared to sing 16-32 bars or roughly a minute in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Sides to read will be provided. Bring any conflicts from the auditions until closing. This show has adult themes and language. If you are interested, please apply.
13 roles
An unemployed mill worker, fighting to retain his pride and the custody of his only son. Complex emotional character with serious heart, charisma, and genuine tenderness for his son. Spontaneous. Prideful. Sings in 10 numbers, powerhouse acting role. Vocal range rock tenor with strong falsetto. B2-Db5
Jerry’s estranged wife and high school sweetheart. A realist who wants what is best for her son, and wrestles with her remaining attraction to Jerry. Strong businesswoman, but also compassionate and motherly. Vocal range: B3 -A5
Jerry’s best friend and fellow unemployed mill worker. He is often swept along in Jerry’s plans unwittingly. A lovable, good-natured soul with body weight and self-esteem issues. The definitive sidekick. Vocal range: Tenor with strong falsetto. B2-Db5
Dave’s wife. She loves her husband and worries about him. A warm, down-to-earth soul that is not afraid to kick up her heels. She is the “leader” of her group of girlfriends. Her exuberance opens the show and the reality of dealing with her hubby’s struggles hits hard. Vocal range: F3 - A5
An unemployed supervisor at the mill. Hot Metal’s choreographer. Aloof at first, his dance skills are what finally, and arduously, brings Hot Metal alive. Thinks his worth comes from providing for his wife, so he hides his unemployment from her. Vocal range: F2-Bb4.
Harold’s wife. Flamboyant on the surface, her love and understanding are real. Classy, but easily one of the girls. Comedic triple-threat. She enjoys the finer things in life but loves her husband more than anything and supports him no matter what. Vocal range: G3 - A5
An unemployed mill worker. Lives at home with his mother. A shy, depressed, gay man, he is rescued from a half-hearted suicide attempt by Jerry and Dave and they become fast friends. Pigeon-chested. Finds comfort in Ethan. Vocal range: High tenor smooth falsetto, C3- E5
An unemployed mill worker. Lonely. Has a blind determination and confidence to succeed. His affection for Malcolm is openly genuine and uncomplicated. Good physical-comedy role. Vocal range: High baritone/tenor F2 - Bb5
A retired mill worker. Embarrassed about being an “above average sized” Black man. Despite being old and slow when walking, he still has explosive dance moves. His frequently grumpy attitude makes for fantastic dead-pan comedy. Vocal range: D3 - B5
A piano player of indeterminate years and show-business pro. She’s seen it all and been there before. Sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life. Vocal range: F3 - B4
Pam’s fiancé. The opposite of Jerry – clean-cut, well-off. Will double in other roles.
Handsome and experienced gay male stripper. Gives a Chippendale-esque performance for the Buffalo ladies. Will double in other roles.
Susan Hershey, Joanie Lish, Dolores (Friends to Georgie and Pam); Molly MacGregor (Malcolm’s sickly, aging mother); Reg Willoughby (union leader); Tony Giordano
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