Audition Information

 

The Strand Theatre announces auditions for its summer musical, 9 to 5.

 

9 to 5, 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?

 

9 to 5 will run July 28 and 29 at 7:00pm and July 30 at 2:00pm. Shelby Garrett will direct the show, Justin Jones will serve as music director, Anna Harsh will choreograph, and Meta Lasch will serve as technical director. Auditions are Monday, May 29, and Tuesday, May 30, at 6:00pm at the Strand. You only need to attend one night of auditions. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from either a musical or an upbeat pop song. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions will also consist of cold reads from the script as well a dance combo, so wear comfortable shoes you can move in. If necessary, callbacks will take place on Wednesday, May 31, at 6:00pm. Audition ages are high school students through adults. Auditionees are encouraged to listen to the original cast recording for inspiration.

 

Rehearsals will begin the week of June 12, and run Monday-Thursday evenings for approximately two to three hours per rehearsal. A complete schedule will be created following auditions and distributed at the first rehearsal. Please visit www.strandtheatrewv.com for character descriptions and complete audition details.

 

Contact Shelby Garrett at segarrett11@gmail.com with questions.

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Character Descriptions

Violet

The company's Head Secretary and Mr. Hart's Administrative Assistant. She is a single mother who stands up for her beliefs.

Gender: Female

Age: 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.

Gender: Female

Age: 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.

Gender: Female

Age: 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.

Gender: Male

Age: 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.

Gender: Female

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Joe

A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine, nice, and smitten with Violet.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

 

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: E2

 

Josh

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 Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart's ways than he reveals.

Gender: Male

Age: 50 to 65

 

Ensemble

Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.