Rivertown Theaters To Hold Auditions For The First 2019-2020 Season Mainstage Production – “9 to 5, The Musical”
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will be holding auditions for the regional premiere of the Broadway musical “9 to 5” based on the hit movie.
WHEN: Choreographer Dance Call will be held on Sunday, July 14th at 6pm
Vocal Auditions will be held on July 14th and 15th.
To sign up for a vocal audition slot, please visit:
www.signupgenius.com
**PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A VOCAL SLOT UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU WILL ATTEND THE AUDITION**
WHERE: Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
325 Minor St. in the heart of Rivertown, Kenner LA
Plenty of parking on the streets around the theater
SCOPE: Choreographer Auditioners should come dressed to move and will be taught a quick, upbeat combination. With the exception of RUSSELL TINSWORTHY, everyone in the cast must be able to move. Attending the dance call is mandatory.
Singers prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo contemporary Broadway or pop song, bring music in the appropriate key. Accompanist provided. Vocal auditions will be held on July 14th and 15th. To sign up for a vocal audition slot, please visit:
**PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A VOCAL SLOT UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU WILL ATTEND THE AUDITION**
Director: Gary Rucker
Choreographer: Frannie Buchtel
Musical Director: Frank Von Hoven
THEATER CONTACT: Box Office: (504) 461-9475. www.RivertownTheaters.com
SEEKING A SMALL GROUP OF ACTORS / SINGERS / DANCERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
VIOLET NEWSTEAD* (the Lily Tomlin role) Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
DORALEE RHODES* (the Dolly Parton role) Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
JUDY BERNLY* (the Jane Fonda role) Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
ROZ KEITH* (queen of the office. In love with Hart) Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
JOE (Violet’s love interest) Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
DWAYNE (Doralee’s Husband) Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: E2
JOSH (Violet’s son) Age: 15 to 18
MISSY (Hart’s wife)
MARIA DELGADO (secretary)
DICK (Judy’s soon-to-be ex husband)
KATHY (office gossip)
MARGARET (office drunk)
BOB ENRIGHT (office big-shot.)
RUSSELL TINSWORTHY (the big boss. NON-SINGING/DANCING)
DETECTIVE
DOCTOR
INTERN
CANDY STRIPER
Roles without an asterisk will also double in the ensemble. There may be a small dance ensemble in addition to the roles listed. Keeping the cast small with actors playing multiple roles. PLEASE no excessive conflicts. Performances September 13 – 29. Rehearsals begin early August.
Questions can be answered by emailing gary@rivertowntheaters.com
