Audition Announcement

9 to 5 the Musical

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton | Directed by Luis Alfonso Castro

Performances ​​May 29 to June 14, 2026

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Auditions

Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Callbacks: Sunday, March 22 from noon to 4 p.m.

 

Audition format: Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre song or a country song. DO NOT sing a song from the show! Try to match your audition song to the character you are hoping to be considered for.

 

Dance call: After everyone has sung, we will hold a group dance audition.

Callbacks: Sunday, March 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Another dance call, cold-readings, and preparing songs from the show will happen during this time. If you are called back, you MUST be available to attend callbacks.

Casting: The cast list will hopefully be released by March 25, the latest on March 27.

 

First read-through: April 12 from 6 to 10 p.m.

 

Rehearsal schedule: Rehearsals will begin immediately after the first read-through and will typically run 6 to 9 p.m. (or 9:30 p.m.) A full rehearsal schedule will be released once all roles are accepted and conflicts are collected.

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For more information or to request an alternate audition time, contact Director Luis A. Castro at luisalfonsoedlt@gmail.com.​

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Character Descriptions

 

VIOLET NEWSTEAD, 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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (D5), Bottom (F3)
AGE: 40 to 50
 

DORALEE RHODES, 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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (E5), Bottom (G3)
AGE: 20 to 30
 

JUDY BERNLY, 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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (F5), Bottom (Ab3)
AGE: 20 to 30
 

FRANKLIN HART JR., 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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (Gb4), Bottom (C3)
AGE: 45 to 50
 

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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (C5), Bottom (G3)
AGE: 35 to 45
 

JOE, A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (G4), Bottom (B2)
AGE: 25 to 35
 

MARIA, a young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (D5), Bottom (F4)
AGE: 20 to 30

 

DWAYNE, Doralee's attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (G4), Bottom (E2)
AGE: 25 to 30
 

JOSH, Violet's awkward teenage son.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (???), Bottom (???)
AGE: 15 to 18
 

MISSY HART, Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (??), Bottom (??)
AGE: 20 to 35
 

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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (???), Bottom (???)
AGE: 30 to 40
 

KATHY, a secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (D5), Bottom (G4)
AGE: 30 to 40
 

MARGARET, a secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (??), Bottom (??)
AGE: 30 to 40
 

BOB ENRIGHT, in the “boy’s club” of Mr. Hart’s Employees, although he isn’t quite comfortable with the hierarchy.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (??), Bottom (??)
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.
VOCAL RANGE: Top (??), Bottom (??)
AGE: 50 to 65
 

ENSEMBLE, including a Detective, a Doctor, a Candy Striper, a New Employee, Men’s Ensemble, and Woman’s Ensemble
VOCAL RANGE: Top (??), Bottom (??)
AGE: Various​​​​​