Monday, January 13, 2014

Casting Call: '9 to 5'

Auditions for "9 to 5," Dolly Parton's high-spirited musical adaptation of the hit movie, will be held by Somerset Valley Players at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27. Callbacks will be Jan. 29.

Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees should also wear comfortable clothes, as there will be a dance portion of the audition.


Violet Newstead (40-50)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.
Doralee Rhodes (20-30)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.
Judy Bernly (30-40)The "new" girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband's affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, hopeful.
Franklin Hart Jr. (30-50)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.
Roz Keith (30-60)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.
(6) Female ensemble (25-60)Various other secretaries, hospital workers, even some woodland creatures. Ensemble members will take on various roles and must move well.
(6) Male ensemble (25-60)Various other businessmen, law enforcement, husbands or boyfriends. Ensemble members will take on various roles and must move well.

 Auditions will be held at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. For more information, visit svptheatre.org.

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