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.
Plot Pushed to the boiling point, Violet, Judy, and Doralee form a strong female triumvirate through their mutual dissatisfaction with workplace conditions and especially obnoxious office boss Franklin Hart, Jr. They 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?
Character Breakdown Violet – Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 - Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 – Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 - Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 - Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 - Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 - Download Script and Score from the LMS website 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 - Download Script from the LMS website 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 - Download Script and Score from the LMS website Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDITION
Preparation is the key to a good audition – you need to prepare the material required for the character (s) that you are going to be auditioning for. Come on time, with a great attitude. Don’t make excuses. Do your homework on the show – know the plot and characters Bring water. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your audition so you can relax and get settled.
WHAT TO WEAR Please dress as neutrally as possible. Wear clothes that are comfortable and that you can move in. Dance wear is okay. For females - chorus shoes if you have them. Please have your hair off your face.
ACTING PREPARATION – Download the Script from the LMS Website People auditioning for leads may be requested to demonstrate both an American and ‘neutral’ accent during their auditions. Leads may be asked questions about their understanding of the character. You should be very familiar with the acting pieces - if you need the page then use it, but it is better to be to be off book. While people going for an Ensemble role don’t have to read an acting excerpt – you may be asked sing the audition song in a particular manner to demonstrate you acting ability.
DANCE PREPARATION – Download the Dance Audition Video from the LMS Website When learning the sample piece take note that the camera is front on, so it's not a mirror image that you are learning (for example, you start with the right foot in front. Don’t learn it facing the camera otherwise you will be on the left foot) Trained dancers are expected to show an additional 30sec of their own work. This can be a competition item of your own dance choice for example - it's only an excerpt to highlight your key strengths. If you can please include allegro (jumps), turns and any floor work - that way I can see a range of movement. Ballet, modern, neo classical, jazz, Broadway, tap, national dance are acceptable. For those that aren't trained dancers, don't stress about the sample video. Please attempt as much as possible. The aim is to see what you can do. Trying means everything. It will demonstrate how committed you are at having a go and working hard. SINGING PREPARATION – Download the score from the LMS Website Vocally, you need to do at least a 20 min warm up before arriving for your audition and know the excerpts from memory. Auditions are for us to see potential not the end product, so don't be scared but be prepared! Try to add as much characterisation as possible. Ensemble will need to be confident with singing harmonies and will be asked to demonstrate this through either voicing of the song (SATB) or aural tests.