Audition Notice:

THE FULL MONTY
book by Terrence McNally | music & lyrics by David Yazbek

Directed by Nathaniel Niemi
Musical Direction by Sean Michael Flowers
Choreography by Hector Manuel

Auditions: Tuesday, August 25th from 6-10pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 26th from 6-10pm
+scroll to the bottom for video submission information if you’re unable to make the initial call

***BLACKFRIARS HAS A MISSION TO HIRE LOCAL ARTISTS ONLY--WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS, HOUSING, OR TRANSPORTATION***

THE AUDITION:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY — please email info@blackfriars.org to schedule your appointment no later than Friday, August 21st at 12pm (noon).

Auditions will take place in two 60-minute groups with a dance call between them (artists wishing to be considered for ONLY Jeanette and Nathan do not need to attend the dance call). You will be assigned a group at the time of your appointment request—we will do our best to accommodate time constraints/group requests.

Please arrive familiar with the musical and the characters. There is a link to a PDF of the libretto at the bottom of this page. THIS SCRIPT CONTAINS SENSITIVE CONTENT—PLEASE READ THE CONTENT DISCLOSURE PRIOR TO AUDITIONING.

THE NITTY-GRITTY:
Group A will sing from 6:00-7:00pm and then dance with Group B from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Group B will start with a combined dance call at 7:00pm, then sing from 8:00-10pm. Both groups will sing in the order in which they arrive and sign in. A dance audition prep video will be provided in the links below on Saturday, August 15th.
*Note from casting: these characters are not supposed to be great dancers—personality and character choices matter just as much as the moves.

Please prepare two 16- to 22-bar cuts of musical theatre selections in the style of the show that display your comfortable vocal range and strong character/acting choices (comedic/contemporary selections suggested). Come with sheet music in a binder and in the correct key. Please do not sing from the show, and do not sing a cappella. You may only be asked to sing one piece. Appropriate dance attire includes sneakers, character shoes/boots, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers/boots, or ballet slippers.

Please bring a headshot/photo, resume, and your calendar to complete the rehearsal conflicts (YOU MUST FILL OUT A COMPLETE CONFLICT CALENDAR AT AUDITIONS).

THE PROCESS:
Rehearsals: begin as early as Oct 25th, 2026
Tech: December 5th-9th (NO WEEKEND/EVENING CONFLICTS)
Shows: Dec 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 (NO CONFLICTS)
*Hold dates: Dec 12, 19, & 26 at 2PM (NO CONFLICTS); all cast/performance crew stipends increased by $50 per added hold date performance.

***Blackfriars rehearses 4-6 times/week on nights and weekends; final rehearsal schedule dependent upon cast/team conflicts
***Blackfriars performs Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2:00 p.m. Call time for actors in a musical is 90 minutes to curtain.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: Casting 17 actors of varying ages/ethnicities/genders. All actors 18+ except for those wishing to be considered for Nathan (no exceptions). All actors auditioning for Nathan must attend auditions with a parent or guardian present. Some roles will double. One-time honorarium for all artists aged 18+: $500; minors perform as an educational experience and are unpaid.

JERRY LUKOWSKI — male, any ethnicity, 30’s-40’s, Db5 to B2 | An unemployed mill worker, full of pride, fighting to maintain part custody of his son and regain his dignity through work, prone to spontaneous ideas.

PAM LUKOWSKI — female, any ethnicity, 20’s-40’s, Ab4 to Eb5 | Jerry’s estranged wife and high school sweetheart; she wants the best for her son and deep down the same for Jerry; resourceful, strong, and caring.

NATHAN LUKOWSKI — male, any ethnicity, 10-15 | Son to Jerry and Pam, devoted to both of his parents, believes in his father even when his schemes seem crazy, has inherited the confidence and strength of his parents (non-singing role).

DAVE BUKATINKSY — male, any ethnicity, 30’s-40’s, Db5 (falsetto) to B2 | An unemployed mill worker and best friends with Jerry. He’s more of a follower than leader but has inner strength. Self-conscious about his weight, he too is fighting to maintain his dignity, regain his status as a breadwinner.

GEORGIE BUKASTINSKY — female, any ethnicity, 30’s-40’s, D5 to G3 | Married to Dave, currently supporting him financially and loves him completely while worrying about him. Strong belter at top of range. Loud and outgoing, she is leader of her group of girlfriends.

HAROLD NICHOLS — male, any ethnicity, 40’s-60’s, Ab4 to B2 | Former supervisor at the mill, married to Vicki, and is hiding his unemployment from her because he loves her and doesn’t want to show that he can’t support her. Loves dancing and becomes the group’s choreographer.

VICKI NICHOLS — female, any ethnicity, 40’s-50’s, D5 to G3 | Married to Harold and loves him more than anything while also enjoying the finer things in life (clothes, travel, possessions, etc.); supports him completely.

MALCOLM MACGREGOR — male, any ethnicity, 20’s-30’s, F#5 to C#3 | An unemployed mill worker, lives at home with his mother. Awkward, depressed, despairing, and lonely. Becoming friends with the guys and more with Ethan is the highlight of his life.

ETHAN GIRARD — male, any ethnicity, 20’s to 30’s, Ab4 to B2 | An unemployed mill worker, lonely, notable feature with determination and confidence to push himself with any task he takes. Finds companionship with Malcolm.

NOAH (HORSE) T. SIMMONS — male, Black, 50’s-60’s, Bb4 to C#3 | An African-American retired mill worker, who appears “old” but has great dance moves; has strong opinions and embarrassed about his average features.

JEANETTE A. BURMEISTER — female, any ethnicity, 60’s-70’s, Bb4 to F3 | A piano player of indeterminate years with extensive show business experience. Sassy, funny, and highly opinionated.

ENSEMBLE — The ensemble consists of several speaking roles, including Buddy (Keno) Walsh, a male stripper; Teddy Slaughter, Pam’s live-in boyfriend; Reg Willoughby, an unemployed mill worker; Tony Giordano, a Buffalo club owner; Estelle Genovese, Jerry’s occasional girlfriend; Susan Hershey, a friend of Pam and Georgie; Joanie Lush, a friend of Pam and Georgie; Molly MacGregor, Malcolm’s mother. Many of these roles will be doubled.

There can be no conflicts during tech or performances. If you are involved in another show that overlaps with any part of this process, please email us the conflicts at info@blackfriars.org prior to signing up for auditions. Questions? Please email us at info@blackfriars.org. INITIAL AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS will take place at Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St, Rochester 14605.

VIDEO AUDITIONS

If you cannot make auditions and wish to submit a video audition, please submit to info@blackfriars.org with subject line, “Full Monty Video Submission,” no later than Friday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m., noon. Please provide video of yourself singing TWO 32-bar musical theatre selections that show range and strong acting choices (please sing in the style of the show—comedic choices suggested). Please also provide a dance reel or a clip of the provided dance audition (dance audition prep video provided by Saturday, August 15th). If you're not available for callbacks, we may request additional scenes/songs to record and send in by 8:00 p.m. on August 26th.