Kids and Teens Needed for "9 to 5 Jr." Show
Seeking students in 4-12 grades for "9 to 5 Jr." Show. Please see the details below. About the project: 9 to 5 JR., with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is a 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and empowerment in the Rolodex era has a message for today. Although coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee are as different as could be, they have one thing in common: their bully of a boss, Mr. Hart, makes their lives miserable. Together, they concoct a plan to liberate their office from his reign. In a hilarious turn of events, the trio gives their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. 9 to 5 JR. is about teamwork and finding the courage to stand up for what’s right. Through Dolly Parton’s catchy score and a story filled with humor, young performers explore collaboration as a means of creating change. This musical is a joyful reminder that you can take care of business with the support of those around you. Additional info: NO fee to participate! Prepare to sing 16 to 32 bars of a contemporary song. No accompanist-bring your own track, please!. Performances Oct. 2-4 See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
16 roles
Has worked at Consolidated for fifteen years, and she knows the ropes. Ambitious, capable, and professional, Violet has her sights set on a promotion, even as she navigates the challenges of being a single mom. Vocal range top: E3 Vocal range bottom: E2
A warm, personable “country gal” who wants to make friends in the office but doesn’t realize that Mr. Hart is spreading rumors about her. Doralee prefers to turn the other cheek but isn’t afraid to stand up for herself and others. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: E3
A meek housewife who is stepping outside her comfort zone by entering the working world. Though Judy lacks confidence and struggles to control her emotions when she begins at Consolidated, by the end of the show, she is a force to be reckoned with. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: E3
The worst kind of boss. He’s pompous, belittles his employees, and takes credit for other people’s work.
Mr. Hart’s loyal assistant. Though she carries a torch for her boss, she keeps it professional, preferring to spy on the other Employees and report their behavior to stay on his good side. Vocal range top: C3 Vocal range bottom: E2
Doralee’s husband. He’s a sweetheart who adores Doralee and is supportive of her career choices. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
A young, vibrant secretary at Consolidated. She’s angry when Mr. Hart unfairly fires her but happy to return to the company under Violet’s leadership. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: D4
Violet’s teenage son.
The office gossip. She means no ill will; she just likes to keep ahead of the office goings-on – and is secretly passing information along to Mr. Tinsworthy. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: F4
The office warhorse, has seen it all. She’s unflappable and all too willing to jump on board with Violet’s leadership. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: F4
Married to Franklin Hart. She is desperate for a vacation, but she doesn’t succeed in trying to convince her husband to take off work.
In the “boy’s club” of Mr. Hart’s Employees, although he isn’t quite comfortable with the hierarchy. He’s all too happy to say goodbye to Mr. Hart at the end of the show and accepts Violet as his superior.
A thoroughly average, middle- aged man, is Judy’s ex-husband. Though he callously leaves her for his secretary, he expects Judy to take him back with open arms – and gets a rude awakening when she’s moved on.
The office accountant and is on Violet’s side from the start – and not just because he has a crush on her. Joe recognizes that Violet is just as capable and qualified as the male employees at Consolidated, and often more so. Vocal range top: B3 Vocal range bottom: F2
Chairman of the board, has the bearing of an army general. With Kathy’s help, he knows everything that goes on at Consolidated.
Includes Ensemble Soloists 1-4, Men, Employees, and Choir Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4
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