Production name: 9 to 5 the Musical
Rehearsals start: February 2019
Performances: March 14, 2019 - May 26, 2019
Audition date: January 16, 18
Callback dates: January 22-23
Deadline to submit: January 15
All roles are paid, non-equity.Rehearsals are part time through until opening. Performances are four to six shows per week Thursday through Sunday. All applicants will be considered for both productions of the spring season, and only need to submit one application to be seen for Mary Poppins & 9 to 5 the Musical.
Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to gender equity and cultural diversity in all of our practices. We invite gender non-conforming actors to apply for the role with which they most identify.9 to 5; The Musical
Book by Patricia Resnick
Music & Lyrics by: Dolly Parton
Director: Cory Doran
Musical Director: Mike Ross
Producer: Joseph Patrick
SHOW DESCRIPTION9 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
ROLE DESCRIPTION (All performers may be asked to play multiple roles)
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. Age as Portrayed: 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.Age as Portrayed: 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.Age as Portrayed: 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.Age as Portrayed: 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.Age as Portrayed: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Joe A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Age as Portrayed: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: B2
Dwayne Doralee's attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.Age as Portrayed: 25 to 30Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E2
Josh Violet's awkward teenage son.Age as Portrayed: 15 to 18
Missy Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature.Age as Portrayed: 20 to 35
Maria A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office.Age as Portrayed: 20 to 30Vocal 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. Age as Portrayed: 35 to 45
Kathy A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip. Age as Portrayed: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G4
Margaret A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink. Age as Portrayed: 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.Age as Portrayed: 50 to 65
Ensemble Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
General InformationThe Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to supporting developing professionals by creating a space that enables them to refine their craft and to surprise, delight, challenge and inspire audiences. Lower Ossington Theatre provides great roles for great performers. Our professional teams set high expectations for cast members.Lower Ossington Theatre does not consider personal measurements as part of the audition process.All shows in our season feature strong roles for strong dancers, in addition to character roles. All roles require excellent ability in singing, acting, and dancing.EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY. NO PHONE CALLS.Please submit a headshot and resume (in PDF format only) by January 15, 2019 to: lotheatreauditions@gmail.com Only one submission is required to be seen for 9 to 5 the musical and Mary Poppins.Only those granted an audition time will be contacted.Video submissions may be accepted by request ONLY. Please contact us if you cannot attend and wish to make a video submission.
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