TNT depends on volunteer talent for all of its plays each season.
Auditions are open to anyone with an interest in performing in community theater.
Information regarding upcoming auditions will be posted here as it becomes available.
NOTE: We continue to function accordance with current governmental guidelines with regards to masks, distancing, etc . . .
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AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS!
Sunday, August 18th at 3PM and Monday, August 19th at 7PM
Location: Trumbull New Theatre (5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, OH 44446)
Performance dates: November 8-24, 2024
Directed by: L. Bennett
Audition Info
Roles: 11-20
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN / NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Prepare 16 bars of music to showcase your vocal range. There will not be an accompanist so prepare to sing A Cappella OR bring recorded music (instrumental only – PLEASE no singing along with recorded vocals.)
Be prepared to read a selection – may not be from script (this script does not lend itself to cuttings).
THE STORY:
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world.
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?
This high-energy show is ideal for a large, mostly female cast, but also has opportunities for talented male dancers. With its jubilant score and easily relatable characters, 9 to 5 is the perfect show for community theatres.
Characters
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:D5 to F3
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: E5 to 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: F5 to 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 : Gb4 to 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: C5 to G3
Joe — A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range: G4 to B2
Dwayne — Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits. Will double in Ensemble. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range: G4 to E2
Josh — Violet’s awkward son. May double in Ensemble. Gender: Male Age: 18-22
Missy — Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature. Will double in Ensemble. Gender: Female Age: flexible
Maria — A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office. Will double in Ensemble. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range: D5to 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. Will double in Ensemble. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45
Kathy — A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip. Will double in Ensemble. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range: D5 to G4
Margaret — A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink. Will double in Ensemble. 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. Will double in Ensemble. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 65
Ensemble — Office employees, police officers, hospital employees.
MYSTERY/DINNER EVENTS:
We are in the planning stages for more Mystery/Dinner events. You need to be available for a handful of rehearsals, be able to learn lines and develop character independently, and be capable of improv with random comments from
audience.
We are currently putting together productions in April/May
If you are interested in participating, please contact Lisa ASAP. [email protected]
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