Seeking Performers for "9 to 5" Musical
"9 to 5" musical searching for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Synopsis: 9 to 5 is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, and features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. The show is set in the late 1970s and follows three women, Violet, Doralee, and Judy, who team up to overcome their sexist and egotistical boss, Franklin Hart. Tired of their mundane routine and mistreatment in the office, they hatch a plan to turn the tables and give their workplace a much-needed dose of justice. 9 to 5 is a celebration of friendship, empowerment, and the pursuit of a fair and equal working environment. Additional info: What to Expect at Auditions: Please come prepared with 32 bars of a song that best compliments your personality and voice. If you would like to sing from the show you can, but this is not required. Please bring sheet music or a backing track already transposed to your key. Speaker will be provided (make sure track is downloaded on your phone - do not depend on Wifi). Please no acapella auditions. Dress appropriately (including shoes) for a dance audition. Call backs: Sunday, March 9th at 1 pm. Rehearsal Expectations: Rehearsals begin Tuesday March 18th. They will typically rehearse M-Th 6:30p-9p until tech week. They will have two mandatory Dance Intensive weekends March 29th-30th and April 4th-6th. At first meeting you will receive your schedule for the run of the show. Please bring ALL conflicts from March 18th to show close with you to auditions. Conflicts will play a role in cast selection. Mandatory rehearsals begin May 19th. Tech Monday will be May 26th (Memorial Day). They will start early afternoon, but have no rehearsal on Sunday May 25th. Show dates: May 30th - June 7th at 7:30 pm (Monday 6/2 & Tuesday 6/3 no shows) If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
Newly single, Judy is starting her new life and new job at Consolidated Industries. Judy’s whole life changes throughout the show from meek housewife to secure independent woman. A little unstable, erratic, and emotional. Somewhat insecure but ultimately very determined and hopeful. Voice: Mezzo-Soprano Range: F3-F5
A smart, efficient, hardworking businesswoman. She is a widowed, mother of a teenager son, Josh. She is witty, sharp, strong, ambitious, and funny. This is a dramatic and comedic role. Voice: Alto Range: F3-C5
A busty, blonde bombshell. She is a kind, sweet and charming Texas gal. Very much in love with her husband Dwayne. She’s sharp as a tack and will not put up with any nonsense. She is an eternal optimist, warm with a ready smile. Voice: Alto Range: E3-D5
The “Big Boss” at Consolidated Industries. He spends more time trying to seduce Doralee than he does working. A former high school athlete, he has a very high opinion of himself. He is sauvé, but smarmy and very egotistical. A Bert Reynolds type. Voice: Baritone Range: C3-G4
An attentive, obsessive, soft spoken busy body. She likes following the rules and telling people to follow the rules. Although she can come across as nasty, she is ultimately a lonely woman who seeks comfort in her workplace. She also has a not-so-secret infatuation with Franklin Hart. Voice: Alto Range: E3-B4
Charming office accountant, genuine and kind who is very interested in Violet. Voice: Tenor Range: B2-G4
This is Dorelee’s hot supportive husband from Texas. They are madly in love. Doubles in Men’s ensemble. Voice: Tenor Range: E2-G4
Judy’s jerk of an ex-husband that left her for his younger secretary. Doubles in Men’s ensemble. This is a speaking only role feature. However, he will also be in ensemble and pop up throughout the entire show.
This is Violet’s teenage son. Doubles in Men’s ensemble (as long as actor can blend well). This is a speaking only role feature. However, he will also be in ensemble and pop up throughout the entire show. Presenting Age: 16-18.
A gossiping secretary in the office. Small vocal feature in 9 to 5, primarily a speaking role feature. However, she will also be in ensemble and pop up throughout the entire show.
A secretary in the office with a tendency to drink (office lush). Good comedic skills required. This is a speaking only role feature. However, she will also be in ensemble and pop up throughout the entire show.
Young and vibrant secretary in the office. This is a speaking only role feature. However, she will also be in ensemble and pop up throughout the entire show.
This is Mr. Harts clueless wife. She is often gone, spending the money and oblivious to the womanizer he is. This is a speaking role feature. However, she will also be in ensemble and pop up throughout the entire show.
Chairman of the Board. He is the big boss that makes an appearance at the very end of the show. Doubles in Men’s ensemble. This is a speaking only role feature. However, he will also be in the ensemble.
- Lots of dancing, moving & featured moments - The female ensemble shines in I Just Might, Backwoods Barbie and Heart to Hart - They also Sing and Dance with full ensemble in 9 to 5, Around Here, Fantasy Sequence, Shine Like the Sun, Change It, Finale
- Most men in this show will have a speaking line or featured moment of some sort - They play office golden boys, doctors, detective, police, security guard, intern - The male ensemble shines in Here For You and One of the Boys - They also Sing and Dance with full ensemble in 9 to 5, Around Here, Fantasy Sequence, Shine Like the Sun, Change It, Finale.
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