Auditions
Auditions
Open Auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical
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Director: Eileen Waite
Producer: Ralph Spiegel
Audition Dates:
READING - Thursday, Nov 20th 1pm-4pm at Hidden Cypress
MUSIC - Friday, Nov 21st 1pm-5pm in the Green Room
DANCE - Saturday, Nov 22nd 1pm-5pm in the Green Room
CALLBACKS - Sunday, Nov 23rd 1pm-5pm in the Green Room
*You MUST schedule an audition time below.
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Performance Dates at Magnolia Hall:
March 20, 27, 28 @ 7:00 pm
March 21, 29 @2:30pm
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Sides, audition form, & instructions to schedule your audition appointment are below.
For questions, contact:
Director: Eileen Waite (eileenmyw1@gmail.com)
Assistant to the Director: Lynda Biako (bialko.lynda@gmail.com)
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Anyone unable to make the audition dates but wishing to audition, please contact Eileen or Lynda.
Audition Instructions
The auditions take place as follows:
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READING - Thursday, Nov 20th 1pm-4pm at Hidden Cypress
MUSIC - Friday, Nov 21st 1pm-5pm in the Green Room
DANCE - Saturday, Nov 22nd 1pm-5pm in the Green Room
CALLBACKS + OVERFLOW - Sunday, Nov 23rd 1pm-5pm in the Green Room
You must schedule 2 appointments to audition: one for reading, one for music. EVERYONE must do the dance audition on Saturday, No 22nd.
Click the linkS below to schedule your audition appointments. You will have to do this twice to schedule both auditions.​ Use the buttons to download your dance materials and audition form.
About the Show:
Set in the late 1970s, 9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming story of friendship, empowerment, and sweet revenge. Three unlikely coworkers—Violet, Doralee, and Judy—team up to turn the tables on their egotistical, sexist boss. Through clever schemes, wild dreams, and a whole lot of Dolly Parton–inspired spirit, they discover there’s nothing they can’t do when they stand together.
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Packed with high-energy songs, laugh-out-loud moments, and a message that’s just as relevant today as it was when Dolly first sang it, 9 to 5 celebrates the power of women, the joy of teamwork, and the dream of creating a fairer, kinder workplace.
Meet the Characters
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 from her desk while her boss takes the credit. She is frustrated with her position, but not bitter. Witty, strong, ambitious. Alto
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 show into a force to be reckoned with, taking control of herself and her life. Comedic role – confusion, insecure, determined, and hopeful. Soprano / high belt
DORALEE RHODES
A sexy, country gal who is the secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the show, due to rumors about an affair with the boss, but comes to be a strong cog in the machine that destroys Hart. This country girl is an eternal optimist, warm and personable, with a ready smile. Country singing. Comedy is sharp and no-nonsense. Southern accent is essential. Soprano / high belt
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. Alto
FRANKLIN HART
A pompous jerk of a boss. If he weren’t the boss, he would have no friends at all. Was trained by Violet, and then promoted ahead of her, so there is no love lost between them. Spends his time trying to seduce Doralee. Smarmy. Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical, Bigot. Must be comfortable with heights as he flies. Baritone
JOE
A young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Doubles in Ensemble Tenor / high baritone
DWAYNE RHODES
Doralee’s supportive husband. Country. Doubles in Ensemble. Tenor
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; small speaking role - doubles in ensemble.
JOSH NEWSTEAD
Violet’s awkward teenage son. Must look young enough to pass as a teenager, but old enough to double in ensemble.
KATHY
Secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip.Small speaking role; doubles in ensemble.
MARGARET
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink. Small speaking role; doubles in ensemble.
MARIA
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office. Small speaking role, doubles in ensemble.
MISSY HART
Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature. Fluttery and Ditzy. Small speaking role, doubles in ensemble.
BOB
Franklin Hart’s Yes-Man. Also trained by Violet and promoted over her. Small speaking role, doubles in ensemble.
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. Small speaking role, doubles in ensemble.
ENSEMBLE MEMBERS
Great character types who will fill out the rest of this wacky world as office employees, police officers, hospital employees. Some or all ensemble members will sing.