From Barbara W. Simpson
Cultural Arts and Special Events
334.595.0851
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre is excited to announce auditions for its summer musical, “9 to 5 The Musical,” which will be directed by Brady Walker. Auditions are set for January 15, 20, 21, and 22 at the Cultural Arts Building in Prattville.
There are parts for eight females ages 20-50 years, six males ages 15-65 years, and an ensemble ages 17 years old and older. Actors should be prepared to sing, dance and do cold readings from the script.
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie and is a funny and thought-provoking story of friendship and revenge.
For more information about auditions, contact the Cultural Arts office at 334-595-0850 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov
This play is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) www.mtishows.com
WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
AUDITION INFORMATION
9 to 5: The Musical
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
DIRECTED BY: Brady Walker
Assistant Director: Bre Gentry
Music Director: Angie Mitchell
Choreographer: Catherine Barlow
DATES: Casting Call – January 15, 20, 21, 22
Callbacks- January 25
LOCATION: Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre
203 West 4th Street, Prattville, Alabama 36067
TIMES: 6:30pm-9:30pm on January 15 ,20, 22
2:00pm-5:00pm on January 21
CALLBACKS: January 25, 6:30pm-until. (You will be notified, if required)
REQUIREMENTS: 16-32 bars of music, (30-45 seconds). You may bring your own mp3 music. A Bluetooth speaker will be available for use.
If auditioning for Doralee (Dolly Parton Character), please prepare a song that shows the vocal quality of Dolly Parton.
NO a Capella arrangements.
There will be cold readings from the script.
There will be a dance combination. (Wear appropriate foot wear and clothing that allows for movement.)
REHEARSALS: 9 to 5: The Musical will begin rehearsals on March 7. The rehearsal schedule is subject to change.
PRODUCTION DATES: June 1 through June 17
SUMMARY:
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.
CHARACTERS:
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
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: MaleAge: 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 and 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 lets on. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 65
Ensemble
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees. Ages 17+
For more information about auditions, contact the Special Events Office at 334-595-0850.
