Lakewood Theatre Company will be having open auditions for the musical 9 TO 5 The Musical, Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7. Online audition signup at the web address provided with times for each 5 minute audition slot. You may call 503-635-3901 if you need assistance with sign-up.

9 to 5 will be directed by Dennis Corwin, choreographed by Laura Hiszczynskyj and music direction by Mak Kastelic.

Lakewood encourages diversity in casting and the directing team is strongly seeking artists of any race, gender, body type, and age. Ensemble members may play multiple roles. ALL roles are open for audition. All roles receive remuneration.

Callbacks will be held Tuesday 1/9 and/or Wednesday 1/10 starting at 6:30pm.

Materials Needed:
Prepare a song in the style of the show. Bring two songs: an up-tempo and a ballad. Songs from 9 to 5 are acceptable. You may be asked for a song in an alternate style. Music should be in the key you present to our accompanist. No prerecorded music or a cappella singing. Note: you may be asked to cold read or sing from the script or score at the audition.
Dance audition: All who audition will be required to attend one of the dance calls. You will be led through a dance combination or two in the style of the show. Some may be asked to tap dance. Please bring jazz or character shoes (and tap shoes if you have them). Heels are preferred for those auditioning for female identifying roles.
Dance Calls (attend one of the following):
3:00-4:30pm Saturday 1/6
4:00-5:30pm Sunday 1/7

Resumé and headshot:
• Please submit your resume and headshot to bio@lakewood-center.org (notate the show title and your name in the subject line please)
• Please bring a hard copy of your resumé and headshot to the audition.
• Callbacks will be held at the director’s discretion. Conflicts not listed at time of auditions may not be honored.

Please secure an audition appointment and list all conflicts. Rehearsals and performance date commitments
Rehearsals will start March 3 and are held weekday evenings and daytimes on Saturday and Sunday. There is a minimum of one day off each week.

Performance Schedule:
9 to 5 opens April 26 and continues through June 9, 2024. Performances are Thurs. – Sat. at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 with a Saturday matinee at 2pm, on May 25 and two Wednesday evening performances at 7:30 PM on May 15 and May 29.

About the musical:
9 to 5 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.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers 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?
Role Breakdown
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. Strong, ambitious. Strong dancer, tap skills a plus.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3

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
Vocal range bottom: G3

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
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

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
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.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Male Ensemble includes:
Joe
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Dwayne
Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: E2

Josh
Violet’s awkward teenage son.
Age: 15 to 18

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.

Tinsworthy
Franklin Hart’s boss and Chariman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he lets on.

Bob Enright
Office Executive

Female Ensemble includes:
Missy
Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature.

Maria
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F4

Kathy
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G4

Margaret
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.

In addition all ensemble will cover office employees, police officers, hospital employees.