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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><I><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-STYLE: italic">The Full Monty</SPAN></FONT></I></B><B><FONT size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt"> Auditions: Dare to Go Bare (almost)!!</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">Dance in your briefs!</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">Sing in your shorts!</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">See the director strip!</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">(….and now that we have your attention….)</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Though the movie is set in England , the musical takes place in the present in Buffalo , New York . It is a story about 6 “down on their luck” unemployed men and their friends and families. One of the main characters comes up with an idea to make some quick money- to do a strip tease just like the Chippendales. But can they go one step further, all the way-“the full monty”-to attract an even bigger audience? There are a number of important and poignant themes running through the story lines- the sacrifices people make for their children, the binding ties of friendship, the risks involved in seeing a wild idea through to the bitter end. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">“The Full Monty” auditions will be held at the playhouse on Tuesday and Wednesday May 23, 24. Sign in will be at 7:00pm. Please come prepared to sing 16 bars of music, preferably from the show. There will be no acapella singing. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing as there will be a dancing as well as vocal and reading audition. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A note to the adult men only: Be prepared to strip down to your underclothes during the audition process. But fear not- there will be no full frontal nudity in this production. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Show dates are October 13—15 and October 19—22. Rehearsals will begin prior to Labor Day.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Here is a partial character breakdown:</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jerry Lukowski 25-45, unemployed mill worker</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dave Bukatinsky “ “ “ “ (Jerry’s best friend)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Malcolm MacGregor “ “ “ “</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ethan Girard “ “ “ must have gymnastic ability)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Harold Nichols 25-45, unemployed supervisor at the mill</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Noah (The Horse) 30-60, African-American retired mill worker</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Nathan Lukowski 10-12, Jerry’s son</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Pam Lukowski 25-45, Jerry’s estranged wife</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Vicki Nichols 25-45, Harold’s wife</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jeanette Burmeister 25-60, piano player</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Call Michael C. Mensching at 477-2256 with any questions. The production team looks forward to seeing you all at auditions!</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ferne L. Dutkin and Marlene Countermine</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Michael McDermott</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> (518) 669-5414</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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