Auditions & Opportunities

SEEKING
AEA and Non-AEA Actors of all backgrounds who sing and dance. Local hires encouraged to inquire.

BREAKDOWN
The Full Monty
Directed by Leigh Barrett

First Rehearsal: April 2nd, 2024
First Preview: April 26th, 2024
Opening: April 28th, 2024
Closing Performance: May 18th, 2024

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Jerry Lukowski - to play 30’s-40’s - An unemployed mill worker, fighting to maintain his pride and the custody of his only son. All-American jock and the definitive man's man. Spontaneous. Very prideful. C4-D6
Pam Lukowski - to play 30’s-40’s - Jerry's estranged wife and high school sweetheart. She wants what is best for her son. Strong business woman, but also compassionate and motherly. B3-A5
Dave Bukatinsky - to play 30’s-40’s - Jerry's best friend and fellow unemployed mill worker. Very much a man's man, but more of a follower than leader. The definitive sidekick. Prideful. Self-conscious about his larger size. C4-E6
Georgie Bukatinsky - to play 30’s-40’s - Dave's wife. She loves her husband, and worries about him. Loud, outgoing and brash. She is the "leader" of her group of girlfriends. G3-A5
Harold Nichols - to play 30’s-50’s - An unemployed supervisor at the mill. Hot Metal's choreographer. Thinks his worth comes from providing for his wife, so he hides his unemployment from her. B3-A5
Vicki Nichols - to play 30’s-50’s - Harold's wife. She enjoys the finer things in life. Loves her husband more than anything, and supports him no matter what. G3-A5
Malcolm Macgregor - to play 20’s-30’s - An unemployed mill worker. Lives at home with his mother. Depressed, suicidal, awkward, and feeble. Pigeon-chested. Finds comfort in Ethan. C4-E6
Ethan Girard - to play 20’s-30’s - An unemployed mill worker. Lonely. Has a blind determination and confidence to succeed. Finds company with Malcolm. D3-A5
Noah "horse" T. Simmons - Black - to play 50’s-60’s - A retired mill worker. Embarrassed about being an "average sized" Black man. Despite being old and slow when walking, he still has explosive dance moves. Frequently grumpy. F2-B5
Jeanette Burmeister - to play 50’s+ - A piano player of indeterminate years and show-business pro. Sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life. Has slowed down in recent years. F4-B5
Ensemble - actors of all backgrounds to play 20’s - 50’s who sing and dance and play multiple roles.The role of Vicki is cast. All auditions for this role will be for understudies or potential replacements.

WHERE
Auditions will be held in person at The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742

WHEN
Monday, January 22nd and Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 with appointments beginning at 5 pm.

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare a short musical selection of your choosing in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella, please. There will be no dance call at the initial audition.

HOW TO APPLY
For additional questions or information or to schedule an appointment please email auditions@theumbrellastage.org

When scheduling an appointment, please indicate your preferred date and time. Please also attach a headshot and resume.

CONTRACT
AEA SPT Tier 2 (2024 min. $390/wk)
Non-AEA - $2,000 flat rate