9 to 5 Opens this Week

9 to 5: The Musical – Contributed photo

“What a Way to Make a Living!”

It’s 1979 and the workplace is bustling with typewriters, xerox machines, secretaries and chauvinistic bosses.  Welcome to 9 to 5: The Musical, Dolly Parton’s Broadway hit based on the movie of the same name.  The play opens THIS Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre and continues for nine more performances through May 30.

Nominated for four Tony Awards, the comedy is full of hum-making music and plenty of laughs as the women, led by Violet (Amy Hull), Doralee (Alicia Gislason) and Judy (Raena Parsons), turn the tables on their obnoxious boss, Mr. Franklin Hart, Jr. (Bo Turnage).

Alicia Gislason and Bo Turnage – Contributed photo

Director Margaret Hall says the play shows just how far women in the workplace have come since 1979.  “Those of us who were working at that time, really did experience such circumstances,” said Margaret.  “In a very humorous way, the story sends a message of the importance of taking control of your own life.”

Plus! With a cast of 41 and a crew of 43, the musical offers islanders the chance to see many of their friends having a great time “working 9 to 5.”

For complete schedule information and to buy your tickets now, visit www.sjctheatre.org.  Tickets are also available at the SJCT Box Office: 378 3210.

9 TO 5: The Musical CAST:

Violet Newstead:  Amy Hull
Doralee Rhodes:  Alicia Gislason
Judy Bernly:  Raena Parsons
Mr. Franklin Hart, Jr.:  Bo Turnage
Rosalind Keith:  Patti Bair
Joe:  Hyrum Hemingway/Scott Mapstead, Understudy
Dwayne Rhodes:  Chuck Harwood
Josh Newstead:  Joe Stewart
Missy Hart:  Cris DuVall
Maria:  Anita Welch
Kathy:  Corinne Morrell
Margaret Pomerance:  Patty Francisco
Bob Enright:  Tyler Strasser
Dick Bernly:  Dana Rice
Mr. Tinsworthy:  George Iliff
Candy Striper:  Libbey Oswald
New Employee:  Caris Pruitt
Detective:  Don Hendrix
Doctor:  Bert Dayton
Security Guard & Cop:  Gene Bornholdt
Intern:  Stephen Moore

ENSEMBLE/SINGERS/DANCERS
Judy Bentzen, Gene Bornholdt, Kris Brown, Bert Dayton, Randi Dooley Park, Cris DuVall, Don Hendrix, Carolyn Hudson, Annesa Knowles, Danielle Kindelberger, Stephen Moore, Corinne Morrell, Libbey Oswald, Charis Pruitt, Susan Reed, Dana Rice, Nancy Sheplor, Tyler Strasser, Diana Warner, Anita Welch

Raena Parsons and Amy Hull – Contributed photo

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