9 to 5

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?

Auditions: April 5th (11am-6pm)

Callbacks: April 6th (1-5pm) You will be notified by email if needed for callbacks.

Audition Requirements: 32 bars (around 1 minute) of a pop, country, or contemporary musical theatre song in the same style as 9 to 5 that shows off your vocal range. Please bring sheet music for your audition.

Location: Benson/McAdams Argenta Contemporary Academy at 401 Main Street, North Little Rock.

To submit for an audition, please fill out the form here: https://shorturl.at/qpIME
You will receive an email confirmation with your audition time.
Video submissions are also acceptable.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:

Violet Newstead: A smart, efficient, widowed mother of a teenage son 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. Gender: Female; Age: 40s to 50s; Vocal range: D5 – F3 (Alto)

Doralee Rhodes: A sexy, country gal who is the secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the play due to rumours 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. An American country accent is essential.  Gender: Female; Age: 20s to 30s; Vocal range: E5 – G3 (Country singing – High Belt)

Judy Bernly: 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 – confusion & unversed. Insecure, determined, and hopeful. Gender: Female; Age: Late 20s-30s; Vocal range: F5 – Ab3 (Soprano with high belt to D#)

Franklin Hart: One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. Franklin Hart is 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. Gender: Male; Age: Early 30s to 50s; Vocal range: Gb4 – C3

Roz Keith: 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.  Must be a good mover.  Gender: Female; Age: 35 to 45; Vocal range: C5 – G3

Joe: A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range: High Baritone/Tenor (G4 – B2)

Dwayne Rhodes: Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits. Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 30; Vocal range: G4 – E2

Dick Bernly: 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

Josh Newstead: Violet’s awkward teenage son. Gender: Male; Age: 15 to 18

Tinsworthy: 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. Gender: Male; Age: 50 to 65

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: D5 – F4

Kathy: A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip. Gender: Female; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range: D5 – G4

Margaret: A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink. Gender: Female; Age: 30 to 40

Bob Enright: Franklin Hart’s Yes-Man. Trained by Violet and promoted over her

Ensemble: Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.