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:

www.signupgenius.com

**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