Auditions

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR SUMMER YOUTH PRODUCTION

Audition for our Youth on Stage show, 9 to 5 the Musical.  

The NFCT YOS program welcomes all youth ages 14-22 to audition or participate off-stage in a variety of ways.

AUDITION DATES:

May 20, 2:00PM

May 22, 6:30PM

Callbacks will be held May 27 at 2:00PM.

LOCATION:

All auditions and callbacks will be held at the North Fork Community Theatre located at 12700 Old Sound Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

July 20 – August 6, 2023

Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances at 8:00PM, Sunday performances at 2:30PM.

HOW TO PREPARE:

• Prepare up to 32 bars (no more than 2 minutes) of a musical theater song.  You can sing a cappella or bring your own sheet music for an accompanist to play.  You can sing from the show, but you do not have to.
• Bring comfortable clothing & shoes to dance in.  Character shoes or sneakers are acceptable, flip flops are not.
• If you have any questions, send them to the director, Liz Liszanckie, at [email protected].
• Know what your conflict dates are this summer!  If your family takes a vacation or you have graduation parties coming up, bring a list of ALL dates that you are not available with you to the audition.

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals are planned for Sunday – Thursday evenings.  There will be a couple of weekend workshops, dance rehearsals and the opportunity to perform at the NFCT’s 15th Annual Gala.  It will be a busy summer and lots of fun!

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

In addition to performing a great show on stage, there are opportunities to learn more about directing, choreographing, designing lights & tech, set decoration, marketing, and participating in pop-up performances.  There are many ways to get involved.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

VIOLET NEWSTEAD – The company’s Head Secretary and Mr. Hart’s Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.

DORALEE RHODES – A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart’s office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.

JUDY BERNLY – The new girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful.

FRANKLIN HART Jr. – One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.

ROZ KEITH – 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.

DWAYNE – Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.

JOSH – Violet’s awkward teenage son.

Secretary Trio – (The trio will be featured in dance as well)

• MARIA – A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.
• KATHY – A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.
• MARGARET – A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.  (The office lush)

MISSY – Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature.

DICK – 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.

TINSWORTHY – Franklin Hart’s boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he lets on.

ENSEMBLE  (Including smaller roles of Detective, Doctor, Candy Striper, New Employee & Bob Enright who will be cast during the rehearsal process)