Roles (scroll down for monologues)
Stage ages and vocal ranges are guidelines. Ranges are included where provided by MTI.
Principal Roles
Violet Newstead — Stage age 40–50 | F3–D5
Consolidated’s capable, ambitious head secretary and a single mother. Violet knows the company inside and out, stands up for what she believes in, and is determined to earn the promotion she deserves.
Doralee Rhodes — Stage age 20–30 | G3–E5
Hart’s warm, spirited secretary. Frequently underestimated and judged by her appearance, Doralee proves that she is intelligent, loyal, compassionate, and fully capable of defending herself.
Judy Bernly — Stage age 30–35 | A♭3–F5
Newly separated and entering the workforce for the first time. Judy begins the story insecure and overwhelmed but gradually discovers her confidence, independence, and personal power.
Franklin Hart Jr. — Stage age 45–50 | C3–G♭4
A powerful executive at Consolidated and the story’s primary antagonist. Hart can appear charming when it benefits him, but underneath he is arrogant, dishonest, sexist, and controlling.
Roz Keith — Stage age 35–45 | G3–C5
The office manager and Hart’s devoted informant. Proper and tightly controlled on the surface, Roz conceals an intense and hilariously passionate attraction to her boss.
Featured Roles
Joe — Stage age 25–35 | B2–G4
A kind, sincere accountant who respects Violet’s abilities and is romantically interested in her.
Dwayne Rhodes — Stage age 25–30 | E2–G4
Doralee’s affectionate, supportive husband, who believes in her and encourages her professional ambitions.
Josh Newstead — Stage age 15–18
Violet’s somewhat awkward teenage son. He loves his mother but occasionally adds to the demands she is already balancing.
Missy Hart — Stage age 20–35
Hart’s cheerful wife, who remains unaware of her husband’s behavior at the office.
Maria — Stage age 20–30 | F4–D5
A lively young secretary at Consolidated who becomes the victim of one of Hart’s unjust decisions.
Dick Bernly — Stage age 35–45
Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. After leaving Judy for another woman, he is surprised to discover that she is learning to thrive without him.
Kathy — Stage age 30–40 | G4–D5
A secretary at Consolidated who always seems to know—and share—the latest office gossip.
Margaret — Stage age 30–40
A longtime secretary whose drinking becomes a recurring source of workplace comedy.
Russell Tinsworthy — Stage age 50–65
Chairman of Consolidated’s board and Hart’s superior. Authoritative but fair-minded, he may understand more about Hart’s conduct than Hart realizes.
Ensemble
A lively ensemble portrays Consolidated employees, office workers, police officers, hospital personnel, and other featured characters. Ensemble members have numerous opportunities for singing, dancing, comedy, and small speaking roles throughout the production.
Learn More About the Show
CHARACTER MONOLOGUES
Pick one that best represents your preferences. You do not need to memorize. HERE IS THE LINK. You will also be provided dialogue and grouped for cold reads of group scenes. You will have a few minutes to prepare.
Rehearsal Framework
Begin Week of 8/30
Mondays: 6:00-9:00
Thursdays: 5:00-8:00 (blocking and dance)
Fridays: 6:00-9:00
Saturdays: 4:00-7:00 (mostly principals)
Not all actors called to all rehearsals except the following: 10/5 tech week;10/12 hell week
September 7 - 11: Hell Week for other show (50th anniv concert)-week off 9to5
SHOW RUNS Oct. 16-25, Fridays through Sundays.
