Auditions

 

Audition Information:

Auditions are by sign-up only. If you need to cancel a time slot, please email alex@wondertheatre.org. In-person auditions will take place at Wonder Theatre located in the Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd, Ste. A-90, Balcones Heights, TX 78201.

Auditions are only for those ages 18 and up. Performers will receive a small stipend for being in the shows. Please note we are a community theater and do not work with Equity contracts at this time.


9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

9 to 5 The Musical is based on the 1980 film and features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Violet, Judy, and Doralee are under employment of the sexist and pompous Franklin Hart and take action to take control of their lives as well as their company. 

Audition Dates: November 9th and 10th

Please prepare a vocal selection that is 16-32 bars, and no longer than 2 minutes. All performers must bring their own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No tracked music, a cappella singing, or substitute accompanists will be allowed. After the vocal portion of the audition, there will be a dance portion. Bring dance shoes and the appropriate clothing.

An audition form will be issued via email to all signups by October 28. Please have it filled out by November 1. Performers are not allowed to audition without first submitting the audition form. On the day of your audition, please arrive early to sign in and confirm your form has been received.

Production Team

Director: Morgan Clyde

Choreographer: Alonzo Corona

Musical Director: Josh Pepper

Performances: 

Feb. 7, 2025 - March 2, 2025. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. There is a special 2 PM show on March 1.

Rehearsals: 

  • Dec. 15 -19 2024, Jan. 5- Feb. 6 2025

  • Rehearsals are Sundays from 6PM-10PM, and Mondays-Thursday from 7PM-10PM

  • Our one Friday rehearsal will be Jan. 31st from 7PM-10PM and our mandatory tech rehearsal from 12PM-10PM will be Sunday, Feb 2nd.

  • Two weeks before the show opens there are to be no conflicts and NO-SHOW CONFLICTS, unless already approved by the Executive Director.

Character Breakdown

Violet Newstead

  • Female, 40 to 50, any ethnicity

  • Range: F3-D5

  • Attractive, strong, ambitious.

Doralee Rhodes

  • Female, 25 to 35, any ethnicity

  • Range: G3-E5

  • Smart, sexy, playful.

Judy Bernly

  • Female, 30 to 40, any ethnicity

  • Range: Ab3-F5

  • Insecure, determined, and hopeful.

Franklin Hart

  • Male, 40 to 50, any ethnicity

  • Range: C3 to Gb4

  • The boss. Charming, arrogant, self-absorbed

Roz Keith

  • Female, 30 to 50, any ethnicity

  • Range: G3-C5

  • Hart's administrative assistant. Busybody, humorous under tight exterior

Joe

  • Male, 30 to 40, any ethnicity

  • Range: B2 to G4

  • Accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.

Dwayne Rhodes

  • Male, 25 to 35, any ethnicity

  • Range: B2 to G4

  • Doralee's husband. Supportive, charming.

Josh Newstead

  • Male, 15-18, any ethnicity

  • Violet's son. Awkward.

Missy Hart

  • Female, 30 to 50, any ethnicity

  • Hart's wife. Sweet, clueless.

Maria

  • Female, 25 to 35, Latina

  • Range: F4-D5

  • Smart, vibrant, hardworking.

Dick

  • Male, 35 to 45, any ethnicity

  • Judy's ex-husband. Blisteringly average.

Kathy

  • Female, 30 to 50, any ethnicity

  • Range: G4-D5

  • Secretary. Gossipy.

Margaret

  • Female, 30 to 50, any ethnicity

  • Range: Secretary. Drinky.

Mr. Tinsworthy

  • Male, 50 to 70, any ethnicity

  • Chairman of the Board. Eccentric and wise.

Bob Enright

  • Male, 30 to 60, any ethnicity

  • Hart's right-hand man. Goofy and eager.

Ensemble

  • Female and Male

  • Varied types, personalities, and ethnicities

  • Strong movers/dancers/singers