AUDITION INFORMATION:
When: Monday, August 3, 2026, from 7-10 p.m. and Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 7-10 p.m. (Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 7-10 p.m.)
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Where: HC Media, 60 Elm Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts
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Production Team:
Directors: Paul Metzger and JJ Castillo
Music Director: John Eldridge
Choreographer: Becca Belanger
Assistant Choreographer: Nathan Oliphant
SYNOPSIS
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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.
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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?
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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Violet
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.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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Doralee
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.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Judy
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.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Franklin Hart
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.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 50
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.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Joe
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Dwayne
Doralee's attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: E2
Josh
Violet's awkward teenage son.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Missy
Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 35
Maria
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F4
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.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Kathy
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G4
Margaret
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
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.
Gender: male
Age: 50 to 65
Ensemble
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUDITIONS
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If you haven’t already done so, please fill out the audition form ahead of time. It’ll help the auditions run more smoothly.
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There will be vocal auditions, as well as dance auditions. A short musical theatre/jazz style dance will be taught, so wear appropriate footwear and clothing.​
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VOCAL AUDITION GUIDELINES
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Please prepare one short (1-2 minutes or approximately 32 bars) excerpt or two shorter (30-45 seconds or approximately 16 bars) excerpts that is/are in the style of “9 to 5”, but NOT from the show!
A few song selection tips:
Choose a song that suits your voice and highlights your personal talents.
Choose a song that you actually enjoy singing!
Make sure it’s in the best key possible for your voice (not too low or too high).
Choose a song that allows you to act - you should be able to demonstrate engaged storytelling.
Your song should (of course) be performed with proficient pitch, tone, diction and vocal clarity.
What does “in the style of” mean? (You do NOT have to follow these guidelines, they are simply suggestions):
Songs from the same time period that the show was WRITTEN or SET IN.
Songs with similar themes.
Songs of similar style/genre.
Technical notes:
An accompanist will be provided for all auditions.
Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key (if you are unsure, please ask!).
Sheet music should be adequately marked and prepared (in a binder, with start/end points and any cuts clearly marked).
Please do NOT bring: hardback books, loose-leaf pages, or anything involving staples. Sheet protectors are perfectly OK but not necessary.
A cappella auditions will not be permitted; you MUST demonstrate that you can perform with live accompaniment.
Good luck, and we look forward to hearing you!
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REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION INFO:
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Rehearsals begin Sunday, August 30, 2026, and will be every Sunday from 1-5PM and every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-9:30PM at HC Media in Haverhill, Massachusetts. You'll only be called for dates and times when your character(s) are needed.
Please note any conflicts on your audition form.
Tech Week and Performances will be at the Timberlane Performing Arts Center in Plaistow, New Hampshire.
Note that attendance is mandatory during Tech Week for all performances.
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**To help us cover essential show costs, there is a $150 production fee if cast in the production. However, we love making this free for our actors—simply sell a $150 playbill advertisement (to a local business or a proud family member), and your entire fee will be fully refunded!**