9 to 5 Auditions!
Actors and Artists of Fayette County presents auditions for Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" on Sunday, May 22nd from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Monday, May 23rd from 6:00pm to 10:00pm!
Synopsis:
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.
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 co-workers 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?
Directors:
Directed by: Shawn Conway
Music Director: David Bridge
Stage Manager: Chelsea Forbes
Technical Director: Daniel Pretz
Callbacks: Friday, May 27th (Time TBD if necessary)
Show dates: August 18-21, 2016
Roles / Suggested Songs:
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
SUGGESTED AUDITION SONG: "One of the Boys"
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
SUGGESTED AUDITION SONG: "Backwoods Barbie" or "I Just Might" (please try to limit to Doralee's verse of this one)
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
SUGGESTED AUDITION SONG: "Get Out and Stay Out"
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
SUGGESTED AUDITION SONG: "Here for You"
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
SUGGESTED AUDITION SONG: "Hart to Heart"
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
SUGGESTED AUDITION SONG: "Let Love Grow"
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: E2Josh
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.
Audition Details
When auditioning, you will be asked to sing 32-bars of a modern musical number of your choosing. Listed below are the different roles, some of which have suggested songs for the audition. We have audition music for those who wish to audition for a part. Please email ShawnPConway@gmail.com or my stage manager Chelsea Forbes? at Chelsean.forbes@yahoo.com for the requested music. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SING THESE NUMBERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE PARTS. Most of all, I want to hear you perform at your best, whatever the song is. Additionally, you will be asked to do a small dance routine that we will teach you, so come prepared. You may be asked to do a cold reading as well at the discretion of the director.
Please keep in mind that, while there aren't a ton of named roles, this will be an ensemble heavy show, and there will be plenty of opportunity for participation.
If you have additional questions, or wish to receive specific songs for auditions, please feel free to ask Shawn by emailing him at ShawnPConway@gmail.com or my stage manager Chelsea Forbes? at Chelsean.forbes@yahoo.com!