Theatre in the Grove is excited to announce auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical
- Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick
- Directed by Chris Byrne.
- Music and Vocal Direction by Alicia Barrett
- Choreography by Bethany Hanson.
December 18, 19, 20
6-9 pm by appointment only.
Callbacks at discretion of the director.
All roles are volunteer.
To sign up for an audition slot please go here https://signup.com/go/oWXYQcU
All cast and crew members will undergo a background check.
Rehearsals will begin Feb 12th.
Performances will be April 19- May 5, 2024 with shows on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Any questions please reach out to Director Chris Byrne at chrisakamom@gmail.com
Please prepare 32-bars of a song in the style of the show. Please bring your backing track on a device such as a phone or tablet or sheet music for our accompanist. Cold readings from sides will be provided during the audition.
INCLUSIVE CASTING
The creative team is committed to casting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. All ethnicities, genders, and abilities will be considered for every role. Additionally, the genders listed in the breakdown below are specific to the pronouns used in the script, however the creative team may consider any gender identity for roles provided the performer can execute the vocal requirements. Actors below the age of 18 will be considered at the discretion of the director.
9 to 5: The Musical, nominated for four Tony and 15 Drama Desk Awards, based on the hit 1980 movie, features a vibrant Dolly Parton score, and tells the uplifting story of working women pushed to the boiling point standing up for themselves against the male-dominated management, and winning!
Character Breakdown
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: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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. Clearly inspired by Dolly Parton in look and voice, both speaking and singing.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Judy: The “new girl” at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure but 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: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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
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, 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: 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
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
Ensemble
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
