• Friday, August 11, 2023 - 7:00-10:00 pm
• Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 12:00-3:00 pm
• Callbacks if needed - Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Ages 15+
All roles open
Please prepare a 30-45 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. Please provide your own sheet music in the correct key.
There will be a dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (no sandals or flip-flops, for female-presenting roles: character shoes preferred). You should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of your audition.
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.
Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, August 11, 2023. Videos should include a 30-45 second vocal audition with accompaniment, and the provided dance combination(s). The completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.
First rehearsal/company meeting - Monday, August 14
Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-10:00)
Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)
All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)
• Friday, October 6 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, October 7 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, October 7 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, October 8 - 2:00 pm
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Film
Director - Mike Lasley
Music Director - Chris Tilley
Choreographer - Heather vonReichbauer
Stage Manager - Julie Beck
Set in the male-dominated 1980s workplace, audiences will be rooting for Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they face off against their sexist, egotistical, oppressive boss. Witty dialogue, powerful songs, and hilarious scenes make 9 to 5 an instant classic. Music from Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton shines bright and will have audiences humming along and dancing in their seats.
Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including Intermission.
Contains some mild adult language and adult situations.
CHARACTERS
Violet Newstead - Female presenting
A smart, efficient, widowed mother who is constantly being passed up for promotion in the boys’-club world of climbing the corporate ladder. She runs the office while her boss takes the credit. She is frustrated with her position, but not bitter. Comedic role – witty and sharp. (F3-D5)Judy Bernly - Female presenting
A meek housewife making 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 – confusion. (A-flat 3 - F5, high belt to D-sharp).Doralee Rhodes - Female presenting
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. She is an eternal optimist, warm and personable, with a ready smile. Country singing. Comedy is sharp and no-nonsense. (E5-G3, country singing - High Belt).Franklin Hart Jr. - Male presenting
A pompous jerk of a boss. If he weren’t the boss, he would have no friends at all. Spends his time trying to seduce Doralee. Smarmy. Sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot. (C3-G-flat 4).Roz Keith - Female presenting
The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and does everything she can to undermine the rest of the office to earn his affection. Although she has depth, a lonely woman who seeks solace in her work and Hart. Over the top comedic role. (G3-C5)Tinsworthy/Ensemble - Male presenting
Chairman of the Board of the company. An adventurer, still virile. Hart's boss who may be wiser to Hart's ways than he lets on. Doubles in the Men’s Ensemble but should have some stature and age. Good comedy actor with good movement skills. (Baritone)Joe/Ensemble - Male Presenting
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. (B2-G4)Dwayne Rhodes/Ensemble - Male Presenting
Doralee's husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits. (E2-G4)Josh/Ensemble - Male Presenting
Violet's awkward teenage son.Missy/Ensemble - Female Presenting
Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature.Maria Delgado/Ensemble - Female Presenting
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office. (D5-F4)Dick Bernly/Ensemble - Male Presenting
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.Kathy/Ensemble - Female Presenting
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip. (D5-G4)Margaret/Ensemble - Female Presenting
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink.Bob Enright/Ensemble - Male Presenting
Hart’s right-hand man.Ensemble
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees, etc.
9 to 5 The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com