What: Open auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical, a musical based on the 1980 movie of the same name, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. It features a book by Patricia Resnick, based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.
When: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21.
Where: Pentacle Theatre Lobby, 324 52nd Avenue NW, Salem, Oregon
Auditions: Prepare a pop song, or country pop song, from the late 80’s/early 90’s, that best fits and showcases your vocal range. Limit your selection to 1 minute (about 32 bars) of a song that matches the character(s) for which you are most interested in playing. Pentacle Theatre will provide an accompanist. Dress comfortably and be ready to move and dance.
Bring: Sheet music for the accompanist if you plan to use the one provided. You can use an accompaniment CD or you can bring your own accompanist. A list of your conflicts and your calendar.
Rehearsals: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the theater’s rehearsal studio. The director will set weekend rehearsals and work sessions as needed.
Show dates: Friday, Aug. 19 to Saturday, Sept. 10.
For more information: Contact the director, Robert Salberg, 971-208-2799.
Character list:
VIOLET
The company’s head secretary and Mr. Hart’s administrative assistant, she is a single mother & typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 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 35
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 50
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: Male
Age: 40 to 60
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 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G#
JOE
A handsome, young office accountant, he is genuine and nice. He is smitten with Violet.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
DWAYNE
Doralee’s attractive husband, he is supportive of her professional endeavors.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
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, she is clueless to her husband’s true nature.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45
MARIA
A young vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F4
DICK
Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband, he’s an average guy who is balding and a little out of shape.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50 ish
KATHY
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45 ish
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G4
MARGARET
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 60
TINSWORTHY
Franklin Hart’s boss and Chairman of the board, he’s a good man who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he lets on.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 70 ish
ENSEMBLE
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
