9 to 5: The Musical
AUDITIONS
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Director: Marc Hammes
Music Director: Rebekah Wesley
Choreographer: Amanda Gibson
Assistant Music Director: Emily Casey
Assistant Director: Madison Connor
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WHEN: Thursday, April 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm and Saturday, April 29, 1:00pm-3:30pm
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LOCATION: On Stage Playhouse, 215 High School Avenue, Monroe, GA.
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ATTENTION: ALL cast and crew 18 and older must be fully vaccinated to audition and perform. It is preferred that cast and crew 17 and under be fully vaccinated, but it is not required. Due to the limited space backstage of the playhouse, social distancing will be impossible, and masks may be worn during rehearsals until we reach tech weeks.
We define a “fully vaccinated” individual as one who has received their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and has received the final shot at least 14 days before the first rehearsal.
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REQUIREMENTS:
Come any time during the audition dates and times. Auditions will last about 30 minutes.
*Prepare about 20-36 bars of music (about 1 minute). You may sing with a track, with your phone, use our bluetooth speaker or sing acapella.
*There will be cold readings from the script.
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*There may be a dance combination. (Wear appropriate footwear and clothing that allows for movement.)
*Bring your calendars and be prepared to note any rehearsal conflicts from the information below.
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REHEARSALS:
9 to 5: The Musical will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, May 16. Rehearsals will generally be Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 7-9pm, and Saturdays from 2-5pm. No absences allowed during tech weeks (June 26-July 1, July 6-8 and July 10-13) and during performances. The FINAL rehearsal schedule is subject to change, but will be given at the first rehearsal on May 16. Please find the first draft (again subject to change) below. NO rehearsals, May 27 and July 2-5.
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PERFORMANCES:
July 14, *15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023 at 8pm,
July 25 at 7:30pm,
July 23 & 30 at 2pm
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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.
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CHARACTERS:
Actors of ALL ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Ages listed are ONLY a suggestion.
Violet
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
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Doralee
A young, sexy spitfire 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
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Judy
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
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Franklin Hart
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
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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
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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
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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
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Josh
Violet's awkward teenage son.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
Missy
Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
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Maria
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F4
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Dick
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
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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
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Margaret
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
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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
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Ensemble
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
Ages 17+
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For more information about auditions, contact the Director, Marc Hammes, at director@onstagewalton.org
9 to 5: The Musical
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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