Auditions
Auditions for 9 to 5, the Musical 
Wed. Aug. 27th 7pm (part 1: singing)
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Thurs. Aug. 28th 7pm (part 2: acting/dancing)
Dor茅 Theatre
PLEASE ATTEND BOTH DAYS.
鈥� For Wednesday, prepare a song from any musical and bring sheet music. You only need to sing one verse of the song. An accompanist will be provided. Don't have music? Come to Mandy Rees' office (Music Building 108) and she has lots of music and can help you pick a song.
If you need to hold the lyrics, that's fine. If you see this announcement too late to prepare a song, please come anyway and we'll have you sing a song familiar to you.
So...PLEASE COME even if you don't have a song!!
鈥� For Thursday, No preparation needed! You'll read from the script and learn a few dance steps. You need to come both Wednesday and Thursday.
Questions? Conflicts with one or both of the audition times? We can arrange something. Contact director Mandy Rees at 661-654-2240 or mrees@csub.edu or visit her office in the Music Building room 108.
What is the time commitment?
Please know being in the show is a commitment of time.
The show starts rehearsing Tuesday September 2nd and there are two weekends of performances
including a show on Halloween (October 23-25, 31 and November 1-2).
Rehearsals are 7-10pm Mondays through Thursdays.
You will also need to be available for technical rehearsals all day Saturday and Sunday
Oct. 18th & 19th (done by 6pm)
Anyone who is cast must be available and conflict-free during technical & dress rehearsals
and performances. You may not miss one of these days, or leave early or come late.
Sat/Sun Oct. 18 & 19 daytime until 6pm (technical rehearsals)
Mon-Sat. Oct. 20-25 6-10pm (dress rehearsals and performances)
Thurs-Sat Oct. 30-Nov. 1 6-10pm (pick-up rehearsal and performances)
Sun Nov. 2 Noon-10pm (final performance and strike of
set)
What is the play about?
This story of office politics, set in the late 1970s, follows three working women
as they concoct a plan to get even with their sexist and egotistical boss. Showcasing
friendship, empowerment, and comedic revenge, this hilarious musical is as relevant
as ever.
What roles are available?
Violet: The company鈥檚 head secretary and Mr. Hart鈥檚 administrative assistant, she is a single
mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Strong and ambitious.
Doralee: A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart鈥檚 office. She is proof that there is
more to a woman than just her looks. A Dolly Parton lookalike.
Judy: The 鈥渘ew鈥� girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband鈥檚 affair and is searching
for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful.
Mr. Hart: One of the firm鈥檚 executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking
charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.
Roz: 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.
Joe: A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Ensemble:
There are 14 numbers involving some or all of the ensemble, so these performers will
be busy!! In addition to singing and dancing, ensemble members will cover the following
roles:
Dwayne: Doralee鈥檚 attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Josh: Violet鈥檚 awkward teenage son.
Missy: Franklin Hart鈥檚 wife, clueless to her husband鈥檚 true nature.
Maria: A young and vibrant secretary in Hart鈥檚 office.
Dick: Judy鈥檚 soon-to-be ex-husband.
Kathy: A secretary in Hart鈥檚 office with a tendency to gossip.
Margaret: A secretary in Hart鈥檚 office with a tendency to drink.
Tinsworthy: Hart鈥檚 boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, wise to Hart鈥檚 ways.
Bob: Hart鈥檚 favored employee.
Others: Detective, Doctor, Candy Striper, Security Guard, Cop
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We welcome all 糖心Vlog视频 students to audition for our productions, regardless of major.
On rare occasions, members of the community are cast in productions when student actors are not available. Since the goal of the Theatre program at 糖心Vlog视频 is to provide its students with theatrical opportunities, we fill roles with students first.
Auditions for the fall mainstage production are held during the first week of classes in August, typically a Wednesday or Thursday.
Auditions for the fall Theatre for Young Audiences touring show are held in the previous spring, before registration for fall classes begins.
Auditions for the spring productions are held during the fall semester, after the fall production has closed.
Where to find audition information:
Look for audition flyers posted in the theatre and in the Music Building the week before auditions.
Contact the director of the show. (find faculty contact info under 鈥淎bout Us鈥� on the Theatre webpage)
Contact the Theatre Coordinator.
Check the callboard (the bulletin board across from the women's dressing room in the Dor茅 Theatre).
What is the audition process like?
Almost every show will involve cold reading from the script. You will have time to look a scene over before you read for the director.
Often, cold reading is all that is required. However, for some shows, a director may request to see a monologue from auditionees, but most often this is only required of theatre majors. If you don't have a monologue, please still come and do a cold reading! For musicals, you will be expected to prepare a song from a musical so auditors can assess your singing skills. The audition flyer will tell you if anything extra is requested.
We encourage you to come to auditions and to get involved in the theatre program!