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Patio Playhouse auditions are open to all and do not have any fees associated with them. We encourage actors of all skill levels to come join us at our auditions.
Auditions are generally held 8-12 weeks before a production opens. Once info is ready, we will post a link below that will include the dates, times, locations, time slot sign-ups (if necessary), and what you should have prepared.
Upcoming Audition Dates:
Patio Playhouse encourages diversity and prioritizes safety in their productions. For more information, please read our Policies and Procedures on Diversity, Inclusion, and Consent.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
9 to 5 May 25th and 26th , 2023 6pm to 9pm at Patio Playhouse; with call backs May 27th by appointment only – Production at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater August 18 to September 2, 2023 for information contact Geoffrey A. Cox at geoffreycox@patioplayhouse.com. If you are asked to return for call backs your music can be found here For Doralee prepare Backwoods Barbie, Hart prepare Here For You, Roz prepare Heart to Hart, Judy prepare Dance of Death, and Violet prepare One of the Boys. This is required ONLY if you are called back by appointment.
Please prepare a one minute cut of a song in the style of the show (pop/country). Please bring an updated resume and headshot and any known future conflict dates through the rehearsal period and performances (June 1 – Sept 2).
Auditions will require sheet music for the accompanist on Thursday. No backing tracks, or a capella singing. Please be sure to mark your cut appropriately and in the correct key. If you must audition on Friday backing tracks will be allowed as the accompanist is no longer available on Friday.
Schedule your audition appointment here.
THE SHOW
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton. Book by Patricia Resnick. Based on the seminal 1980 movie hit. Set in the late 1970’s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All ages are suggested. Director will be taking all ages into consideration
VIOLET NEWSTEAD
(Female, 40 – 50)
Description: Violet Newstead is a smart, efficient, widowed mother of a teenage son who is constantly
being passed up for promotion in the boys’-club world of climbing the corporate ladder. She runs the office
while her boss takes the credit. She is frustrated with her position, but not bitter. Comedic role – witty and sharp.
VOCAL RANGE: Alto
JUDY BERNLY
(Female, 25 – 30)
Description: Judy Bernly is a meek housewife with her first foray into the working world when her husband runs off with his secretary. Judy changes throughout the play into a force to be reckoned with, taking control
of herself and her life. Comedic role – confusion.
VOCAL RANGE: Soprano with high belt (to D#)
DORALEE RHODES
(Female, 25 – 35)
Description: Doralee Rhodes is a country gal who is the secretary for the boss, Franklin Hart. She is misunderstood at the beginning of the play due to rumors about an affair with the boss but comes to be a strong cog in the machine that destroys Hart. She is an eternal optimist, warm and personable, with a ready
smile. Country singing. Comedy is sharp and no-nonsense. Country accent is essential.
VOCAL RANGE: Country singing – High Belt
FRANKLIN HART JR
(Male, 40 to 55)
Description: Franklin Hart is a pompous jerk of a boss. If he weren’t the boss, he would have no friends at all. Spends his time trying to seduce Doralee. Smarmy. Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical, Bigot.
VOCAL RANGE: Bass / Baritone
ROZ KEITH
(Female, 40 – 50)
Description: The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr Hart and does everything she can to undermine the rest of the office to earn his affection. Although she has depth, she is a lonely woman who seeks solace in her work and Hart. Over the top comedic role. Must be a good mover.
VOCAL RANGE: Alto
TINSWORTHY / ENSEMBLE
(Male, 35 – 45)
Description: Chairman of the Board of the company. An adventurer, still virile. Hart’s boss who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he lets on. Should have some stature and age. Good comedy actor with good movement skills
VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
JOE / ENSEMBLE
(Male, 30 – 35)
Description: Young leading man type. Charming, attractive accountant who is interested in Violet. Has his own song. Strong singer required with good dance skills
VOCAL RANGE: High baritone / Tenor
DWAYNE RHODES / ENSEMBLE
(Male, 30 – 35)
Description: Doralee’s husband. He is very supportive of her Country star ambitions
VOCAL RANGE: Tenor
DICK BERNLY / ENSEMBLE
(Male, 30 – 35)
Description: Judy’s sleazy ex-husband.
VOCAL RANGE: Baritone / High Baritone
MARGARET / ENSEMBLE
(Female, 30 – 35)
Description: A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink. Good comedy required.
VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo-Soprano
MALE ENSEMBLE
(Male, 20 – 40)
Description: ALL ETHNICITIES. Strong jazz dancers and singers required to appear in the ensemble
Some will be required to play small cameo roles:
• “Josh Newstead” – Violet’s teenage son. Must look young enough to pass as a teenager.
• “Bob Enright” – Franklin Hart’s Yes-Man. Trained by Violet and promoted over her
• Plus Office employees, police officers, hospital employees, businessmen.
VOCAL RANGE: ALL RANGES.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE
(Female, 20 – 40)
Description: ALL ETHNICITIES. Strong jazz dancers and singers required to appear in the ensemble and
undertake understudy duties.
Some will be required to play small cameo roles:
• “Kathy” – Office Gossip.
• “Missy Hart” – Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature. Fluttery and Ditzy.
• “Maria” – A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.
VOCAL RANGE: ALL RANGES.