A PRODUCTION OF THE CITADEL THEATRE

9 to 5 the Musical

Directed by Rachel Peake in the Maclab Theatre

Rehearsal starts: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 1st Preview: Saturday, April 30 2022 Opening: Thursday, May 5 2022 Closing: Sunday, May 29 2022

Character Breakdown is attached

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 19, 2021

To submit your interest, email resume and headshot to [email protected]. Write “9 to 5” in the subject line. In an effort to reduce paper consumption, we accept online submissions only.

We are only accepting video submissions at this time. Actors the Director would like to see an audition video from will be given material to prepare.

Working with Citadel Theatre:

We wish to acknowledge that the land on which we live and work is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatories – Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and Cree-Iroquois – as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupied this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.

The Citadel Theatre is in the heart of amiskwaciwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton, AB), and we are proud to call Treaty 6 territory home. As a regional theatre, it is integral that we ensure that the stories we tell, as well as the composition of our artists, board, staff, students, and audience are reflective of the diverse lived experiences in this dynamic city. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities. For more on Citadel Theatre's Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity commitments, please visit: https://bit.ly/CitadelEDIDetailsAuditions

If there are any potential barriers (language, disability, or any other considerations) preventing you from applying to audition please let us know and we will work with you to overcome them.

Citadel Theatre's COVID-19 Returning Safely Policy: Citadel Theatre's COVID-19 protocols (such as masking, screening, testing, vaccinations) are a part of our "Returning Safely Policy," and will be prepared in advance for each production to ensure everyone is safe in the creative process. PLEASE NOTE - Citadel Theatre’s vaccination protocol will be in place for this production: everyone working in the building is expected to be fully vaccinated (if they are medically able). Please be aware of this requirement before you submit a request for an audition. For 9 to 5The Musical, all COVID-19 protocols will be included in a rider to the contract.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

• Character descriptions are provided by the Director. • The roles of Judy and Violet are already cast. • Auditions for ensemble roles will be posted at a later date. • Actors of all genders and ethnicities will be considered for this production. • Please indicate which role(s) you are interested in the body of your email submission.

DORALEE RHODES (she/her) Age: 25-35 Voice Type: Country and High Belt (E3 to D5)

Doralee Rhodes is the sexy, southern-accented secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the play due to rumours about an affair with the boss, while in actuality she is dealing his daily sexual harassment. Doralee comes to be an important player in the plot to overthrow Hart. She is an eternal optimist, warm and personable, with a sharp and funny sense of humour.

**While this is the Dolly Parton role from the movie, please take that as the essence of the role, not the exact copy. All ethnicities, all body types, and bodies of all abilities are strongly encouraged to submit.

FRANKLIN HART JR (he/him) Age: 40-50 Voice Type: Bass / Baritone (C3 to G4)

Franklin Hart is the self-assured, entitled boss of the office. He uses his position as an excuse to harass the women who work for him. He has a sort of charm that got him this far but is wearing thin.

**While this is the Dabney Coleman role from the movie, please take that as the essence of the role, not the exact copy. All ethnicities, all body types, and bodies of all abilities are strongly encouraged to submit.