May 11 - June 3, 2007
Directed by Joyce A. Presutti
Book by Terrence McNally
Score by David Yazbek
The musical that bares its soul to reveal its heart. |
| The Cast |
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The Technical and Production Staff |
Jerry Lukowski
Nathan Lukowski
Pam Lukowski
Teddy Slaughter
Dave Bukatinsky
Georgie Bukatinsky
Harold Nichols
Vicki Nichols
Malcolm MacGregor
Molly MacGregor
Ethan Girad
Noah (Horse) T. Simmons
Jeanette Burmeister
Buddy (Keno) Walsh
Reg Willoughby/Minister
Tony Giordano
Estelle Genovese
Susan Hershey
Joanie Lish
Marty/Tango Instructor
Delores
Millworker
Millworker
Millworker
Millworker
Millworker
Millworker
Woman
Woman
Woman |
Chris Austin
Caleb Shomaker
Cookie Eldridge
Steve Bernard
Mark Dils
Katherine Davis
Phil Moss
Cynthia O''Neil
Derek Jacques
Mary Doherty
Rodney Mondor
Lowell Jeffers
KoKo Keller
Steven Riley
Jim Shiminski
Dan Clark
Michelle Sawyer
Tracy Armitage
Emily Akeley
Michael Best
Kelsey Brown
Sebastian Ascanio
Steve Bernard
Dan Clark
Mike Lynch
Gerry Shannon
Charles Stanhope
Michele Danois
Chris Freme
Cate Goetschius |
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Assistant Choreographer
Producer
Dance Captain
Dance Captain
Co-Stage Manager
Co-Stage Manager
Stage Crew
Technical Director
Set Construction Chair
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Construction/Paint
Set Dressing
Lighting Design
Light Board Operator
Spot Light Operator
Spot Light Operator
Sound Design
Sound Board Operator
Costumes
Dresser
Dresser
Dresser
Props
Props
Posters/Program Cover
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Jan DiMauro
Nancy Lupien
Rodney Mondor
Kelsey Brown
Joanna Chantal
David Bedell
Sid Kronsberg
Ed Romanoff
Steve Lupien
Merle Broberg
Nancy Lupien
Noel Thompson
Ed Romanoff
Michelle Pezzuti
Rich Maringione
Ellen Maringione
Don Smith
Deb Richio
Lindsey Murphy
Bernie Takpmera
Al Romano
James Light
CJ Payne
Al Romano
Jamie Arn
Jalana Sloatman
CJ Payne
CJ Payne
Traveis Grant
Phyliss Gavaletz
Gigi Paquette
Randi Lebar
Nancy Lupien
Jamie Lupien
Steve Cooley |
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| The Pit |
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Piano
Bass
Bass
Guitar
Sax/Clarinet
Trumpet
Percussion/Drums |
Denise Calkins
James McGirr
John Lawson
Jim D''amboise
Alan Price
Trevor Lavenbein
Bill Manning |
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Director's Letter
The Full Monty began its life in 1997 as a low-budget film that soon gained both critical and audience popularity due, in part, to its universal theme: regaining your self-esteem during a time of lengthy unemployment. Like the movie, the musical adaptation follows six out-of-work steelworkers making tough decisions; decisions that will impact their lives and the lives of the people they love.
Faced with losing his son in a custody battle if he doesn’t come up with back child support, Jerry makes a tough and controversial decision. His best buddy, Dave, and a fight between a “real” stripper (Keno) and himself give him the idea to strip for money. If their women will pay good money to see the likes of Keno, imagine what they would pay to see Real Men strip! Finding the four other men keeps the play moving with humor and pathos as we discover that each man has a much deeper need than just money to participate. Many think this story is one about men stripping, but we soon find it is not their clothes they are stripping away, but rather old feelings and views that change and grow during the course of their journey to the actual One Night Only strip. We learn just enough about all the characters to make each one likable and believable, and to care about their plight. Do they go The Full Monty? You’ll just have to wait and see!
The themes in this play are very strong and dramatically sound. With a book by Terrence McNally and a score by David Yazbek, you can’t go wrong. The story is straight forward and retains its blue-color sensibilities form the film. The dialogue is appropriately working class and contains its fair share of course language. The music is written in a pop style that is likewise apropos to the story. We dare you to leave the theatre not singing “Let It Go” after the performance!
It has been pure joy sharing this journey with this remarkable cast. Each have been asked to expose themselves in order to bring truth and reality to each character; not always an easy request. But they all rose to the challenge and the audience will bear the fruit of their exploration into these fun and well-rounded characters. The Full Monty is a true ensemble piece and has five us some hearty laughs, some sore muscles, a fair share of g-strings and a few tears.
Enjoy The Full Monty…literally!
Joyce A. Presutti
Director and Choreographer |
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