AUDITIONS FOR 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
GOLDEN TICKET PRODUCTIONS
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
NON-EQUITY / NO PAY
About the Show
9 to 5, The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. Set in the late 1970s, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. This is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. While their boss, Mr. 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?
Audition Dates/Times
By appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Virtual auditions are available for those unable attend in person. Submissions are due by Thursday, May 18.
Callbacks held on Sunday, May 21 (3:00-6:00pm) by invitation only,
Sign up for an audition appointment at
https://goldenticketproductions.org/auditions-for-9-to-5-the-musical/.
Location
All auditions, callbacks, and performances will be held at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Material to Prepare
You may be asked to stay and dance and/or read from the script. Wear comfortable clothes and bring dance or tennis shoes.
Time Commitment
Director’s Note: To help ensure a smooth planning process, please indicate any/all conflicts on your audition form. We do the best we can to work around existing conflicts. This is truly an ensemble show, and we are a highly collaborative group that utilizes a workshop style for rehearsals. Excessive and unplanned absences and/or tardiness is disruptive to fellow cast members and may result in removal from scenes and/or the show.
Character Descriptions
We are seeking a diverse cast of all backgrounds. All roles are open to all races, ethnicities, and gender identities. We welcome transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming performers.
JUDY BERNLY
Judy Bernly is a meek housewife with her first foray into the working world when her husband runs off with his secretary. Judy changes throughout the play into a force to be reckoned with, taking control of herself and her life. Comedic role with a tinge of naiveté. Gender: Female. Age: 30’s to early 40s. Range Ab3 – F5.
DORALEE RHODES
Doralee Rhodes is a sexy, country gal who is the secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the play due to rumors about an affair with the boss, but comes to be a strong cog in the machine that destroys Hart. Country singing. Comedy is sharp and no-nonsense. Gender: Female. Age: late 20s to 30s. Range G3 – E5. Must be comfortable singing country.
ROZ KEITH
Roz Keith is the office busy-body. She is in love with Mr. Hart, and does everything she can to undermine the rest of the office to earn his affections. Comedic yet “teacher-y” role, the butt of jokes. Gender: Female. Age: 40s-50s. Range: C3 – Gb4.
FRANKLIN HART
Franklin Hart is a pompous jerk of a boss. If he weren’t the boss, he would have no friends at all. Was trained by Violet, and then promoted ahead of her, so there is no love lost between them. Spends his time trying to seduce Doralee. Smarmy. Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical, Bigot. Gender: Male. Age: late 40s to early 50s. Range G3 – C5 (May Be Baritone).
JOE
Charming, attractive accountant who is interested in Violet. Doubles in the Ensemble. Gender: Male. Age: 30’s. Range B2 – G4 (Tenor).
KATHY
Office Gossip. Non-singing role. Doubles in the Ensemble. Gender: Female; Age: 30s-40s.
DWAYNE RHODES
Doralee’s husband. Country. Doubles in the Ensemble. Gender: Male; Age: 20s-30s. Range: E2 – G4.
MARGARET
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink and encourage office shenanigans. Non-singing role. Doubles in the Ensemble. Gender: Female. Age: Flexible.
MISSY HART
Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature. Fluttery and ditzy. Doubles in the Ensemble. Non-singing role. Gender: Female; Age: 40s-50s.
JOSH NEWSTEAD
Violet’s teenage slacker son who is a pothead. Must look young enough to pass as a teenager, but old enough to double in the Ensemble. Non-singing role. Gender: Male. Age: High school.
DICK BERNLY
Judy’s sleazy ex-husband who ran off with his secretary. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago. Non-singing role. Gender: Male; Age: 30s-40s.
BOB ENRIGHT
Franklin Hart’s Yes-Man. Also trained by Violet and promoted over her. Gender: Male. Age: Flexible.
MARIA
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office. Doubles in the Ensemble. Gender: Female; Age: 20s – early 30s.
RUSSELL 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. Non-singing role. Gender: Male; Age: 50s-60s.
DETECTIVE, DOCTOR, CANDY STRIPER, NEW EMPLOYEE – Any age, any gender. Non-singing roles. Other actors in supporting and and ensemble may double in these roles.
ENSEMBLE (singers/dancers) – All genders. Must play/look 18 to 60. “Some” movement/dance required.
More Information
This is a non-equity production. No pay.
Please note, if you are cast in the show:
Contact Information
info@goldenticketproductions.org
https://goldenticketproductions.org/auditions-for-9-to-5-the-musical/
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