Auditions
Individual directors determine preparation criteria for the auditions of each production. Sometimes there are cold readings and sometimes a director will request auditioners to come prepared to do short monologues.
Upcoming Auditions
9 to 5 the Musical
Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, Book by Patricia Resnick
Directed By: Christina Foltz
Music Direction By: Blair Walker
Choreographed By: Tyler Rene Harper
***Rated PG-13
Auditions: are open to ages 18 and up. June 26-28, 2023.
Performances are Sept. 8, 9 & 10 and Sept. 15, 16 & 17.
How to Audition
Music: Please prepare one minute or up to 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Please provide the sheet music. No CDs. An accompanist will be provided.
Monologue: Please prepare a one minute monologue, either comedic or dramatic. No classic pieces or Shakespeare. If you do not have a piece prepared, one can be handed to you day off.
Bring a headshot and resume if available. Audition forms will be filled out day of on site. If you do not have a headshot, your photo will be taken at the audition. Come prepared with any conflicts you might have with the rehearsal schedule. Additional conflicts will only be taken within the first two days of rehearsal.
If you have questions or cannot make the audition times, please contact the director at foltz.christina@gmail.com.
Callbacks
(by directors invitation only)
You will be notified by email if invited to the callback portion of auditions.
Callbacks will consist of a dance audition, portions of music actors will be given ahead of time to prepare, and possibly scenes from the script. Please come prepared in clothing you can move in.
About the Show
Summary:
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
Content: This show contains scenes including sexual themes and references, gunshot sound effects, and drug use.
Character Breakdown
Violet Newstead
The company’s Head Secretary and Mr. Hart’s Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Doralee Rhodes
A young, sexy spitfire from Texas who works at Mr. Hart’s office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Judy Bernly
The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Franklin Hart, JR.
One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 50
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Ensemble characters:
Roz Keith
The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Joe
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Ensemble
Dwayne
Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: E2
Josh
Violet’s awkward teenage son.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
Missy
Franklin Hart’s wife, fluttery and ditzy, clueless to her husband’s true nature.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
Maria
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F4
Dick
An average middle-aged guy, Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Kathy
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G4
Margaret
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Bob Enright
Secretary trained under Violet, gets promoted by Hart instead of Violet.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Tinsworthy
Franklin Hart’s boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he lets on.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 65