Ithaca College Theatre presents The Full Monty, written by Terrence McNally with a score by David Yazbek. Performances begin October 30. Ticket prices range from $4.50 to $10 and can be purchased by calling 274-3224 or visiting www.ithacaevents.com. The Full Monty contains nudity and adult language. It is not suitable for persons younger than 13 years of age.
Desperate times require desperate measures and times are tough in Buffalo, New York. Racy and raucous, The Full Monty shows how far some guys will go for a little respect and dignity and a whole lot of moolah. What makes a man a man when women are the breadwinners and men are up on stage, down to their G-strings, baring it all? This musical is one for the guys!
The Full Monty is based on the 1997 British film of the same name. It was adapted for the American musical theater and opened on Broadway in 2000, where it was nominated for Tony Awards for best musical, best book of a musical, and best original score.
The Full Monty tells the story of six Buffalo steelworkers who, strapped for cash, decide to present a strip act at their local nightclub. A story about friendship and family, the musical is set amid the layoffs and downsizing of postindustrial America. We watch these men work together, forging unlikely alliances that challenge their assumptions and allow them to do what's right" by living up to their responsibilities.
Director Greg Bostwick is a professor in the Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts. The Musical Director is Mark Kaczmarczyk, assistant professor in the School of Music. Sam Byron '08 is the assistant to the director and Dustin Bell '09 is the dramaturge. The design team includes scenic designer Sandra Podolsky '08, costume designer and associate professor Greg Robbins, lighting designer Sarah Watson '08, sound designer Tina Grant '09, and technical director Nick Christiani '08. The show is choreographed by associate professor Mary Corsaro. Julie Starr '08 is the stage manager.
The cast features Jay Schmidt '08 as Dave, Kyle Johnson '09 as Malcom, Ben Hart '08 as Harold, Eric Morris '10 as Jerry, Bryan Plofsky '08 as Ethan, and Jonathan Burke '08 as Horse. Other major characters will be played by Joanna Krupnick '08, Vicki Rodriguez '08, Catherine Stephani '09, Celeste Sayles '08, Mariah Ciangiola '09, Jeffrey Schara '09, Jared Zirilli '08, and Hillary Patingre '09.
The Full Monty previews on October 30, with additional performances at 8:00 p.m. on November 1, 3, 7, 9, and 10. Matinees will be offered on November 4 and 10. All performances will be held in the Hoerner Theatre at Dillingham Center. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (315) 868-9174. For more information call (607) 274-3224 or visit www.ithaca.edu/theatre.
