Postdoc fellow directs The Full Monty

THE FULL MONTY - THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, the Montreal Premiere production of the 10 timeTony Award Nominated musical that ran on Broadway from 2000 until 2002, opens in Montreal on January 30, 2014 at the Centaur Theatre (453 St. Francois-Xavier, Old Montreal). The show will run for one week only, from January 30 - February 1, 2014. Showtime is 7:30pm, with an additional 2:00pm matinee on Saturday February 1st. 

THE FULL MONTY - THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is produced by Beautiful City Theatre. BCT's Artistic Director is Calli Armstrong, a Postdoctoral fellow in the Creative Arts Therapies department. Calli is directing this production as well.

THE FULL MONTY follows a group of unemployed, crestfallen steelworkers. Lost and in need of a quick way to make cash, the group works together to develop and perform a male striptease act, also picking up self esteem, hope and the power of friendship along the way. On this heartwarming and hilarious journey, the group band together to overcome their fears and anxieties, all the while tackling struggles with body image, parenthood, discrimination, and self-acceptance.  

BCT's latest production aims to explore the objectification of men and women, and assumptions about body image, gender roles, aging, mental health, and the rights of single parents. In preparation for the rehearsal process, the cast participated in discussions of 'safe space' and workshops focused on ensemble building and movement. To reach a deeper understanding of the journey of their characters, the cast also took on the role of "choreographer" for all the dance numbers in the show. 

For more information and to purchase tickets: www.beautifulcitytheatre.com.

• Tickets at www.centaurtheatre.com or 514 288 3161
• $35 General
• $25 Seniors, QDF & Equity Members
• $20 Students