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The below information is available and may be easier to read on our website at altoonacommunitytheatre.com/auditionsOpen auditions for Altoona Community Theatre’s production of “9 to 5” will be held Sunday and Monday, January 25 & 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave Altoona PA.
Auditionees need only attend one night of open auditions unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to be held the evening of Wednesday January 28.
The show dates are April 30, May 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm and May 3 @ 2 pm
Some music rehearsals will take place throughout February, with regular rehearsals beginning in early March. Rehearsals are expected to take place on weekday evenings, but some weekends may occasionally be necessary. Auditionees will be asked to share their scheduling conflicts from February through show dates.
All auditionees should be prepared with approximately 32 bars of a Broadway song that showcases their ability. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring paper copies of your sheet music in the appropriate key. A song will be taught to those without a prepared number.
Everyone will participate in a general movement audition. No special dance clothing is required, just clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in.
💃🏻🕺 A DANCE ONLY audition for those not interested in singing* will be held Sunday January 25 at 4:30PM. Please read more here:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/event/danceaudition9-5/
*If you would like to be considered for both a role AND the dance ensemble, please only attend the 6 PM auditions on Sunday or Monday.
📣 ABOUT THE SHOW 📣
9 to 5, a musical based on the 1980 hit movie, is a laugh-out-loud story of friendship and revenge with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call a boss. In a zany turn of events, Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Mr. 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?
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Directed by Alice Lyn Oswald
Music Directed by Gabriella Petrarca
Choreographed by Shelly McCaffrey & Lizzie Beam
Stage Managed by Becky Robinson & Jackie Settimio
🎭 AVAILABLE ROLES 🎭
Violet (Female, Age 40-50)
Vocal Range F3-D5
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. Has a sarcastic sense of humor. Resilient, ambitious.
Romantic moments with Joe, including a passionate kiss (lip-to-lip contact).
Doralee (Female, Age 20-35)
Vocal Range G3-E5
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.
Romantic & sensual moments with Dwayne, no lip-to-lip contact. Staged, non-consensual touching by Mr. Hart (but she fights back!). The character’s body is referenced throughout the show. Must be body-confident and comfortable in costumes that show your curves.
Judy (Female, Age 30 to 35)
Vocal Range Ab3-F5
The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure but determined and hopeful.
Franklin Hart Male, (Age 40-50)
Vocal Range C3-Gb4
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.
Staged non-consensual touching of Doralee (but she fights back!). Makes several inappropriate comments to or about females throughout the show.
Some physically demanding movement required. Must be able to kneel, get up and down off the floor unassisted.
Roz Keith (Female, Age 35 to 50)
Vocal Range G3-C5
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.
Joe (Male, Age 25-35)
Vocal Range B2-G4
An endearing young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Romantic moments with Violet, including a passionate kiss (lip-to-lip contact).
The following roles may also double for ensemble members:
Dwayne (Male, Age 25 to 35)
Vocal Range E2-G4
Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Some intimate moments with Doralee, no lip-to-lip contact. May be asked to be shirtless and/or just in boxers.
Josh (Male, Age 15-19)
Violet’s awkward teenage son.
Missy (Female, Age 25-40)
Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature.
Maria (Female, Age 20-35)
Vocal Range F4-D5
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office. Tries to rally the women of the office but gets punished for it.
Dick (Male, Age 35-45)
Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy. May be showing signs of mid-life aging.
Kathy (Female, Age 30 to 45)
Vocal Range: G4-D5
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.
Margaret (Female, Age 30 to 50)
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.
Ensemble (actors ages 16 and up)
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees. Some dancing required. The Ensemble will help move the set as part of their choreography.
Dance Ensemble (dancers ages 16 and up)
A special dance ensemble to perform advanced movement throughout the show, without expectations to act or sing. Will be costumed appropriately for each scene and will help move set pieces as part of their choreography.
All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Age ranges are suggestions for the role, not necessarily the actor age. Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave,Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
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