Cleveland High School 9 to 5 Audition Information

Audition forms are available on February 6 in Room 514.  All audition information is listed below. 
Please read the production Contract fully before you decide to audition.
For any more information - please see Mr. Markham.

Production Contract

I agree to the following terms in this agreement and promise to abide by the conditions and expectations set forth by my director, choreographers, music director, technical director, and fellow cast and crewmembers. I will dedicate myself as a true team member to this production process in order to present a show that we as a cast, crew, and production team will be proud of.
  1.  All actors, technical stage crewmembers and musicians should have fun working on this production as collaborative artists. We expect a positive attitude, open communication, and ownership from beginning to end.  We understand that maintaining a positive and respectful attitude is vital to the success of this production.  Whether onstage or offstage, all roles in this production are equally important. 
  2. All actors, technical stage crewmembers and musicians must be in good academic standing to participate in and remain in this production. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians are expected to be in school during the day in order to participate in rehearsals and performances after-school. 
  3. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians must be on time to all scheduled rehearsals and technical crew duties. If repeated lateness becomes an issue, you may be cut from the production. 
  4. All actors, technical stage crewmembers and musicians must be present at all scheduled rehearsals. Rehearsals will generally be Monday through Friday afterschool.  Some weekend or evening rehearsals may be requested in advance. It is also VITALLY important to turn in all notes to the director and notify them directly in advance (one week) if you cannot attend a rehearsal.  Communication is the key to good relationships during a production. 
  5. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians will keep the rehearsal spaces, stage, dressing rooms and costume room clean throughout the rehearsal and performance process.  All food should be disposed of outside the theater.  Please keep open containers to a minimum.  
  6. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians are responsible for their props and costumes. If props or costumes are damaged or lost while in your possession, you are responsible for the replacement cost. 
  7. All actors, technical stage crewmembers and musicians will use the rehearsal process productively. Actors who are waiting to work on stage should be memorizing lines, reviewing blocking, dances, music, or reading materials related to the production. Remember: you are a student first, so you must stay current with your class assignments. We strongly encourage you to do homework at rehearsal if there is time. 
  8. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians must stay in the rehearsal area during a rehearsal unless given permission to leave. Your presence may be called upon at any time while you are at rehearsal. 
  9. All actors and technical stage crewmembers may be asked to help in completion of the set if needed. This may include painting, set construction, lighting, costumes, props, or other related areas as designated by the technical director or directors.  This also includes stage strike where the set is removed, and props/costumes are put away.  
  10. All actors and technical stage crewmembers need to communicate with parents about expectations, rehearsals, costs, and production dates of the show.  
  11. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians should understand that the ultimate goal of this process is to create a professional caliber production. Therefore, we understand the importance of being prepared for each rehearsal as well as staying focused and on task during the entire rehearsal process. Each member agrees to meet all deadlines as specified by the calendar. Failure to meet these deadlines demonstrates a lack of commitment and respect to the rest of the company and may result in my being replaced or not cast in next production.  
  12. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians should understand that there are other people in this company who are relying on them. We understand that making a poor choice not only affects me, but the entire company. Poor choices during the rehearsal process could result in my removal from the current and future productions.  **THESPIANS – removal from Officer positions and/or denial of Honor Status can/will occur** 
  13. All actors, technical stage crewmembers, and musicians upon cast are expected to fulfill their role as given. Failure to complete this role will result in not being cast for the future productions. **THESPIANS – removal from Officer positions and/or denial of Honor Status can/will occur**

Audition Information

Closed Auditions:
Tuesday February 14 or Wednesday/February 15
3:00-5:00 (Room 514)
PLEASE ONLY ATTEND ONE DAY OF AUDITIONS!
Callbacks emailed Thursday
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Callbacks
Friday, February 17
3:00-5:30
Cast Posted emailed on Saturday
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First Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 21
3:00-5:30

Audition Expectations

  • Turn in audition form filled out completely……with parent signature
  • Choose 1 of the given monologues to preform (does not have to be memorized but close)
  • Choose 1 of the songs to sing acapella (does not have to be memorized but close) 
  • Use the monologue and song from the same character you are auditioning for.
Monologue/Song Advice
Your directors are looking for expression, creativity, preparedness, and a commanding speaking voice from the stage! Have fun with your monologue and audition song.  Don’t be afraid to try something different! The best way to prepare is to actually practice this out loud in a full voice! Pair up with a partner and present your monologues to each other! Practice out loud in front of your mom or dad! Video record yourself on your phone and watch for ways to improve! All the monologues involve one character talking to another. It is appropriate to pause for their missing comments and let us see your reaction to them.
   Remember, we are looking for character acting while you sing.  So your audition may not be “pretty” but your character should come through the song.  

Rehearsal Score

RehearScore – You've been invited to join 9 to 5 The Musical as a cast member. Download the RehearScore mobile app to get started! Sign in with username "9to5themusical" and password "37264916"

Audition stuff

monologue_choices.pdf
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audition_song_music.pdf
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Callback Sides

sides 1-5/7-8.pdf
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side6.pdf
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side9.pdf
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side10.pdf
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Callback Songs

Hart - Here for You*
Joe - Let Love Grow*
Roz - Heart to Hart*

*same as audition*
Violet - One of the Boys
      (bars 50-64,127-140)
Doralee - Backwoods Barbie
      (bars 19-52)
​Judy - Dance of Death
​      (bars 18-59)
backwoods.pdf
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death dance.pdf
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one_of_the_boys.pdf
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Rehearsal Calendar

Rehearsal Calendar is below.  It is a DRAFT. 
​Some edits could be made upon audition information. 

Synopisis

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.
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?

Casting

VIOLET NEWSTEAD (Female, 40 – 50)
Description: Violet Newstead is a smart, efficient, widowed mother of a teenage son who is constantly being passed up for promotion in the boys’-club world of climbing the corporate ladder. She runs the office while her boss takes the credit. She is frustrated with her position, but not bitter. Comedic role – witty and sharp.
VOCAL RANGE: Alto
 
JUDY BERNLY (Female, 20 - 30)
Description: Judy Bernly is a meek housewife with her first foray into the working world when her husband runs off with his secretary. Judy changes throughout the play into a force to be reckoned with, taking control of herself and her life. Comedic role – confusion.
VOCAL RANGE: Soprano with high belt (to D#)
 
DORALEE RHODES (Female, 25 - 35)
Description: Doralee Rhodes is a sexy, country gal who is the secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the play due to rumours about an affair with the boss but comes to be a strong cog in the machine that destroys Hart. She is an eternal optimist, warm and personable, with a ready smile. Country singing. Comedy is sharp and no-nonsense. American country accent is essential.
VOCAL RANGE: Country singing - High Belt
 
FRANKLIN HART JR (Male, 40 to 55)
Description: Franklin Hart is a pompous jerk of a boss. If he weren’t the boss, he would have no friends at all. Spends his time trying to seduce Doralee. Smarmy. Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical, Bigot.
VOCAL RANGE: Bass / Baritone
 
ROZ KEITH (Female, 40 – 50)
Description: The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr Hart and does everything she can to undermine the rest of the office to earn his affection. Although she has depth, a lonely woman who seeks solace in her work and Hart. Over the top comedic role. Must be a good mover. **Note –if can do the splits please inform**
VOCAL RANGE: Alto
 
RUSSELL TINSWORTHY / Ensemble (Male, 35 - 45)
VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
Description: Chairman of the Board of the company. An adventurer, still virile. Hart's boss who may be wiser to Hart's ways than he lets on. Doubles in the Men’s Ensemble but should have some stature. Good comedy actor with good movement skills.
 
JOE / MALE ENSEMBLE (Male, 30 – 35)
Description: Young leading man type. Charming, attractive accountant who is interested in Violet. Doubles in the Men’s Ensemble. Has his own song.
VOCAL RANGE: High baritone / Tenor
 
DWAYNE RHODES / MALE ENSEMBLE (Male, 30 - 35)
Description: Doralee’s husband. He is very supportive of her Country ambitions.
VOCAL RANGE: Tenor
 
DICK BERNLY / MALE ENSEMBLE (Male, 30 – 35)
Description: Judy’s sleazy ex-husband.
VOCAL RANGE: Baritone / High Baritone
 
MARGARET / FEMALE ENSEMBLE (Female, 30 – 35)
Description: A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink. Good comedy required.
VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo-Soprano
 
THE ENSEMBLE
MALE ENSEMBLE (Male, 20 - 40)
Description: Dancers and singers required to appear in the ensemble.
Some will be required to play small cameo roles:
  • “Josh Newstead” – Violet’s teenage son.
  • “Bob Enright” - Franklin Hart’s Yes-Man. Trained by Violet and promoted over her
  • Detective, Doctor, Intern – one hospital scene
            Plus Office employees, police officers, hospital employees, businessmen.  Playing age: 20 to 40
VOCAL RANGE: ALL RANGES.
 
FEMALE ENSEMBLE (Female, 20 - 40)
Description: Dancers and singers required to appear in the emsemble.
Some will be required to play small cameo roles:
  • “Kathy” - Office Gossip.
  • “Missy Hart” - Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature. Fluttery and Ditzy.
  • “Maria” - A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office.
Plus Office employees, police officers, hospital employees, businesswomen.  Playing age: 20 to 40
VOCAL RANGE: ALL RANGES.
 
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