9 TO 5 - Downtown Cabaret Theatre Non Equity Auditions

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(description provided by Musical Theater International)

“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. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?”

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Rehearsal Wk 1 May 8 – 11 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Rehearsal Wk 2 May 15 – 18 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Rehearsal Wk 3 May 22 – 25 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Rehearsal Wk 4 May 28* – 31 6:00pm – 10:00pm

TECH SUNDAY June 4* 12pm – 10pm

TECH WEEK June 5 – 8 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Performances June 9 – July 9

Fri, 7:30pm; Sat, 3:00pm & 7:00pm; Sun, 3:00pm

*denotes Sunday rehearsal

PLEASE PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION:

• A cut of a song from the musical or in the style of 9 To 5 that showcases your voice
  • Auditions will be accompanied; please provide your own sheet music
• A printed copy of your resume

• A printed headshot or recent photo

CALLBACKS ARE BY INVITE ONLY ON MONDAY, MAY 1ST.

If you are invited for a callback, please come prepared for a dance call (movement clothes, dance shoes) and for side reading. Not all cast members will be called back; not everyone called back will be cast. Further details will be included in callback communications.

Please contact Stage Manager, Lauren Fisher lauren@mycabaret.org with further questions.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre is committed to a strong anti-racist philosophy and building a culture of equity and inclusion. We are passionate about theatre and building a team that reflects the diversity of our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender-identity, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, ability, age, or national origin. The Downtown Cabaret Theatre is dedicated to making theatre and the performing arts an accessible and inclusive space for all. We welcome all auditionees.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

(descriptions provided by Musical Theatre International)

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

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

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

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

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 Chariman 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
• Any gender
• Any age