9 TO 5 — Ensemble Singers (All genders) Auditions
Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
9:00 AM (C)
BREAK: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre
$920 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity chorus singers for roles in 9 to 5 (see
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).Strong comedic actors/singers/dancers for 9 to 5.
Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Many plays and musicals are written with binary gender terms. While character descriptions may be limited to binary pronouns, we encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with.
PREPARATION
Approx. 1 minute cut from your book in the style of or from the show. Bring sheet music cut in your key. Pianist provided. Bring current headshot and resume. You may be asked to stay and dance/move following the singing session.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St, 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
PERSONNEL
Mitzi Smith - Casting Associate
Danielle Davis - Assistant Director
EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Matthew Carney - Director
Mandy Modic - Choreographer
Carolyn Brady - Music Director
OTHER DATES
1st Possible Rehearsal: January 4, 2027
Tech: January 20-24, 2027
Previews: January 27 - February 3, 2027
Opening Night: February 4, 2027
Anticipated Closing: March 21, 2027
Callbacks: October 16, 2026
OTHER
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity's
CONTRACT
s prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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- 9 TO 5Note: Strong comedic actors/singers/dancers for 9 to 5. Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Many plays and musicals are written with binary gender terms. While character descriptions may be limited to binary pronouns, we encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with.
Members of the ensemble will understudy principal roles. 4 Swings will understudy ensemble tracks.
ROLES
JOE (30-35) – A young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Vocal range: B2-G4
DWAYNE (25-30) – Doralee's husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits. Vocal range: E2-G4
JOSH (18-25, 18+ to play teen) – Violet's teenage son.
MISSY (30-40) – Franklin Hart's wife, oblivious to her husband's true nature. Will u/s DORALEE
MARIA DELGADO (20-30, Latine) – Young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office. Vocal range: F4-D5. Will u/s JUDY
DICK (30-35) – Judy's soon-to-be-ex-husband. An average guy, he left Judy for a younger woman. Will u/s HART
KATHY (30-40) – A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip. Vocal range: G4-D5. Will u/s VIOLET
MARGARET (30-40) – A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink. Will u/s ROZ
TINSWORTHY (40+) – Franklin Hart's boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart's ways than he lets on.
