Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick

Director—Michael Donovan
Musical Director—Rebecca Caron
Choreography—Viki Perreault

Auditions are Announced!

Audition Dates:

Tuesday 2/17 6:00-9:30
Friday 2/20 6:00-9:30 
Callbacks will be scheduled if needed

• Please be prepared to sing, dance, and read at auditions. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for dancing. Readings will consist of cold reads with sides available in lobby starting at 5:30 pm on given dates. 
• Looking to cast between 20-24 people. Ages listed are suggested. Looking for actors 18+. 
• Rehearsals will begin March 29th
• Rehearsals Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm

Show opens: June 5th, 2026

Show Dates: June 4 (Preview), 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21

You must be available for all performances and entire tech week to be considered. 

9 to 5: The Musical description:

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.

Vocal parts are available on website for roles listed below. If auditioning for ensemble , please prepare a vocal selection, 16 bars , from a show of similar style from 1980’s to present. 

Music:
Doralee: Change It, bars 92D – 109, or Shine Like the Sun Bars 1-9
Roz: Heart to Hart, pick-up to bar 30 through 36
Violet: 9-5, bar 48-63
Judy: Get Out and Stay Out, bar 95-128
Joe: Let Love Grow, bar 26-42
If you are auditioning for any other role or ensemble please sing your their best 16, (bring your music book)

Characters:

VIOLET NEWSTEAD (Mezzo-Doprano)40+
Violet is a smart, efficient, widowed mother of a teenage son who is constantly being passed up for promotion in the boys’-club world of climbing the corporate ladder. She runs the office from her desk while her boss takes the credit. She is frustrated with her position, but not bitter. Witty, attractive, strong, ambitious. Strong singer and must move/dance well. 

JUDY BERNLY (Mezzo-Soprano) 35+
Judy Bernly is a meek housewife with her first foray into the working world when her husband runs off with his secretary. A bit insecure, determined, and hopeful—Judy changes throughout the play into a force to be reckoned with. Must be strong singer and move/dance well. 

DORALEE RHODES (Alto) 25+
Doralee Rhodes is a sexy, country gal who is the secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the play due to rumors about an affair with the boss, but comes to be a strong cog in the machine that destroys Hart. Must be strong singer and move/dance well. 

ROZ KEITH 40+
Roz Keith is the office busy-body, is not-so-secretly in love with Mr. Hart, and does everything she can to undermine the rest of the office to earn his affections. Over the top comedic role. 

FRANKLIN HART 40+
Franklin Hart is a pompous jerk of a boss. If he weren’t the boss, he would have no friends at all. Smarmy. Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical, Bigot. Strong singer and must move/dance well. 

JOE 30+
Charming, attractive accountant who is interested in Violet. Doubles in the Men’s Ensemble. 

DWAYNE RHODES 30+
Doralee’s supportive husband. Country. Doubles in the Men’s Ensemble. 

DICK BERNLY 40+
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. Doubles in the Men’s ensemble. 

JOSH NEWSTEAD 18+
Violet’s awkward teenage son. Must look young enough to pass as a teenager, but old enough to double in the Men’s Ensemble.

KATHY
Office Gossip. Doubles in the Women’s Ensemble.

MARGARET
Office lush. Doubles in the Women’s Ensemble.

MARIA
Young and vibrant secretary. Doubles in the Women’s Ensemble.

MISSY HART
Hart’s Wife. Fluttery and ditzy. Doubles in the Women’s Ensemble.

ENSEMBLE MEMBERS
Great character types and/or strong singer-actor-dancers who will fill out the rest of this wacky world as office employees, police officers, hospital employees.

Lyric Music Theater is committed to diversity in our productions, both on stage and off. We encourage people of every race, sexual orientation, faith, gender identity, physicality and ability to audition or contact us about other opportunities. A culture of inclusion is essential to our mission at Lyric. As creators of art that relies on human empathy–we aspire to create a community built on respect, belonging, collaboration, and creativity. Lyric is invested in exploring multiple perspectives and embracing the value of all people. We seek to cultivate an environment in which our differences are explored with generosity and openness.