Violet explains that their boss Franklin Hart Jr. is a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot and his secretary Doralee Rhodes is his mistress. xmN0EKy9@R;ugc+,,PH)k;JKg Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda) is a nave new employee whose husband Dick (Lawrence Pressman) recently left her for his secretary. Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that youre auditioning for, its generally best not to. I'm gonna get loose, even if I have to kill someone to do it! /Pages 1 0 R Written By: Dolly Parton and Patricia Resnick Hart: "Now this is what I'm talking about. Doralee, now what are we gonna do about this chair? Whoa, she's already got him! Well, maybe they'll give us Hart's body in exchange! If youre in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist! We're running out of everything: cat food, fish food, ant spray, rat poison. Ideal for Adult Males 30s to 60s. Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type! You are *rotten*, Mr. Hart; has anybody ever told you that? Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more characters from To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. The whole office knows you two are having an affair. Now, get out of here! /Linearized 1 0000045854 00000 n The spot's yours. 0000062918 00000 n See, I have a great sense of humor about most things [He holds up the scarf which Violet was tricked into buying for Doralee]. I Couldve Gone to Nashville Nunsense, Dont Break the Rules Catch Me If You Can, Great Big Stuff Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, It All Fades Away TheBridges of Madison County, I Never Wanted This It Shoulda Been You, Betsys Getting Married Honeymoon in Vegas, What Was a Woman to Do? Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, As We Stumble Along The Drowsy Chaperone, A Little Bit Less Than It Shoulda Been You, If I Didnt Believe in You The Last Five Years, Love Sneaks In Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Temporarily Lost The Bridges of Madison County. I tore right through it. 6 0 obj Judy Bernly: You've been telling everybody I'm sleeping with you, huh? 0000001177 00000 n Doralee Rhodes: Franklin Hart, Jr.: Judy, a vacation is only two weeks. - I thought you'd be sympathetic. xref You mean she's a a company spy? Tinsworthy: Look, all we have to do is get some cement blocks, chain them to his feet and pitch him off the end of the pier, and no one will ever know. One way to do this is to listen to the 9 to 5 cast album while reading through the synopsis. Would *you* come back to you? It could happen to anyone. Oh, good. Franklin Hart, Jr.: Roz is coming back from Paris this Friday after completing her six-week schooling of French. Then she hog-ties him with the cord and gags him with the scarf, stepping out from behind the car after seeing that the wrong corpse is in the trunk of the car, Violet, planning to get rid of a dead corpse from the hospital that she thinks is Hart's body, drives crazily and speeds along the highway with Doralee and Judy in the car with her, calls back over her shoulder while storming out of the office, the girls have stolen the wrong body from the hospital, she's about to give Judy a guided tour of Hart's floor, in Doralee's fantasy, she's the boss making advances toward her secretary Hart, the captive Franklin Hart, tied down to his bed, has just been informed by Judy and Company about their finding the company-owned Ajax Warehouse cleaned out, Hart is about to be "promoted," and shanghaied from CC to Brazil, by Tinsworthy, She beams, while Tinsworthy marches Hart into the elevator, feebly to himself as the elevator doors close, after seeing Hart tied up and drawing the wrong conclusion, shoves him out of the house and slams the door after him. e-YVZ4%JHLwR$f gH UU>}Z;?w]]WBy\^]+>=x;_# Oh, we're talking about an indefinite leave of absence. Need extra help? Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Could you tell me where the coffee shop is? Janitress: I am your *employee* and, as such, I expect to be treated equally, with a little dignity and a little respect! or even your mistress. - Doralee Rhodes: But it really was a mistake, Mr. Hart, Violet put the poison in strictly by accident! Mr. Hart, if you touch that phone, I'm gonna jerk it clean out of the wall! He got 15 years on Alcatraz for embezzlement. : The Best Monologues of the 80s Women, Demigod in Solo! Lady, you're gonna *hate* it, here. - Doralee Rhodes: Is that one of those marijuana. Song Database [the captive Franklin Hart, tied down to his bed, has just been informed by Judy and Company about their finding the company-owned Ajax Warehouse cleaned out]. I'm offering you the chance of a lifetime! I'm just taking him out for some air. Oh, so its the old boys club. Keep making us proud. Judy Bernly : Violet, stop this. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. BUT THIS IS THE LAST STRAW! 9 to 5- Violet Lines. My hands are tied. Doralee Rhodes: Dick: Violet Newstead: I'm a murderess. More: Read the Musical's Book Click here to download the monologue W-O-M-Y-N! Violet Newstead : He wants to prosecute. And so, yeah, we kidnapped Mr. Hart and threw him in the back of my Buick We tried to make everything better and now hes going to get all the credit and were gonna get ten to life. You know, that idea's not half-bad. Type above and press Enter to search. Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Violet Newstead: What's wrong with that? [nervous tone] But, instead getting high with the other two women and discussing Hart, departing for a bogus journey to learn French, reading from a manual. /Contents 27 0 R Upgrade to PRO Sign Up for PRO to view suggested audition pieces! We keep underrating you, fella. They all think I'm screwing the boss! Doralee, let's don't get excited here Doralee Rhodes: Don't you give me that song-and-dance about the Company! 0000045370 00000 n /L 64588 I am your *employee* and, as such, I expect to be treated equally, with a little dignity and a little respect! If requested, here are a few audition monologues for 9 to 5: Aunt Dan and Lemon in Solo! Dont you ever refer to me as your girl again. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. I've killed the boss, you think they're not gonna fire me for a thing like that? Look, I've got a gun out there in my purse. stream What if we still don't get the Ajax Warehouse invoices then? Violet Newstead: /Length 90 I'm a doctor. >> Los Angeles, CA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Affiliate links provides compensation to Daily Actor which helps us remain online, giving you the resources and information actors like you are looking for. I'm gonna go to the pen. Oh, and you just love it, don't you! /Rotate 0 *Our system only provides suggested monologues or songs for select characters if we have matching monologues and song information in our database. Where do you work? They'll find it, they always find it! They never found Jimmy Hoffa! The film centers on the friendship between three women who work in the offices of a large corporation known as Consolidated Industries. Would you come back here for a second? 0000051069 00000 n Franklin Hart, Jr.: Tinsworthy: Rodeo Announcer: Well, maybe they'll give us Hart's body in exchange! trailer Tinsworthy: Doralee Rhodes: {hsS+5d-=}}o%x7m11]qs>)ib4v]R"j^q-8Vls2. endstream [Hart has recently stolen Violet's plan for color-coding CC's accounts, presenting said plan as his own; Violet let him do so, hoping that he'll compensate by giving her a promotion scheduled for the near future. Violet Newstead: While he's earning his pathetic little *Associate's* Degree, I'm working my hands to the bone for this Company! On the first day of the secretary Judy Bernly at the Consolidated Companies, the senior office supervisor Violet Newstead is in charge to introduce her to the coworkers. Nine to Five (1980) Quotes Showing all 44 items [ a candy-striper, with a 'Buffy' nametag, approaches Violet who's hauling a dead corpse on a gurny under a sheet ] Buffy : Excuse me. Here, Violet, you can put this up on the bulletin board. Violet Newstead: Stop fucking calling me Violet! 0000032087 00000 n I just don't get it, Dwayne. You'll never be able to prove any of that. How could you understand, when you've never been passed over for being the wrong gender? So! VIOLET: You gave that promotion to Bob Enright instead of me? [thinking fast] endobj And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (and not a specific character), theres always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/supporting role! Judy Bernly: Violet Newstead: Franklin Hart, Jr.: [Under her breath] Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton From: Musical Type: Comedic Character: Doralee, a "sexy as hell country gal, warm and personable with a real smile." Gender: Female Age Range: 20's Summary: Doralee finds out what Mr. Hart has been saying about her behind her back. Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton VIOLET: You gave that promotion to Bob Enright instead of me? We could enroll Roz at one of those schools in Paris and send her there for a six-week learning course to take. I know that, too, but the Company Violet Newstead: /Root 4 0 R - Violet Newstead: One thing you should know about dear old Roz she's the eyes, ears, nose, and throat of Mr. Hart. An empty warehouse? Hey, I just got some bad news. And there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, five seconds for Miss Doralee Rhodes. Doralee Rhodes: Los Angeles, CA, Auditons for AMDA (Virtual) [Violet looks at the badge and finally realizes that the white lab coat she's stolen is a doctor's]. Franklin Hart, Jr.: Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him. But I think the real question, here, is whether or not *you* want to take that chance. HE has. 0000060963 00000 n What kind? /T 64402 And I've put up will all your groping and ogling and hollow apologies and chasing me around the desk, because I need this job. 2023 - The Best Monologues | True Monologues. Doralee Rhodes: Los Angeles, CA, Moon Over Buffalo Too bad. How dare you give that promotion to *Bob Enright* instead of me! Anything she hears, he hears. Remember, you're the one who wanted the divorce; *I* wanted to hire a marriage counselor and patch things up, but NO-OOO! Is it a Master's Degree, like mine? Violet Monologue - YouTube "9 to 5 The Musical" Violet monologue by Zoe Wernik "9 to 5 The Musical" Violet monologue by Zoe Wernik AboutPressCopyrightContact. Next, based on your personality andvocal type, decide whether youd like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. 9 0 obj What are we going to do? Eddie: The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes. Do you really wanna destroy all three of our lives, for no reason? I just don't get it, Dwayne. /Width 651 %%EOF Patricia Resnick [the girls have stolen the wrong body from the hospital] Since9 to 5 is a contemporary musical, the following songs are from musicals between 1990-2020. - Violet Newstead: I guess I must've made a mistake. But I'll tell you one thing: If you ever say another word about me or make another indecent proposal, I'm gonna get that gun of mine And I'm gonna change you from a rooster to a hen with one shot! Have you ever heard of those Aspen language schools in Europe where they send executives to learn foreign languages? Doralee Rhodes: So, and I'm a widow with 4 kids; Jerry should have never died, I could - I'd have been better off, I could have divorced him. However, his attempts to reveal the truth about his kidnapping are foiled when the Chairman of the Board arrives to praise the companys increased productivity. Oh, come off it, Doralee. Who's been saying it? How did he ? 0000000017 00000 n Oh, God. Press Esc to cancel. Judy Bernly: 0000015717 00000 n /Type /Catalog He thrills in taking advantage of his head female office staff; humiliating, downplaying, and condescending against them whenever conveniently possible, particularly his top assistant Violet (Lily Tomlin). 9 to 5 Gender Female Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Dancer Voice Alto High Note D5 Low Note E3 Vocal Technique Belting, Country Time & Place america, consolidated industries, 1970s Tags country girl wife twenties sexy misunderstood warm smiley good natured revenge empowered secretary kidnap sweet Analysis Spare me the Women's Lib crap, all right? The little guy cooks and coaches ball and balances budgets and squeezes a dollar as far as it can go, and works her ass off, and if that doesnt qualify her to be heard and seen and respected, well WHAT DOES? - Violet Newstead: I'm a murderess. Franklin Hart, Jr.: *~!hrp"q \\d 0*;E!Tsy-%)G,5{ So! He plays golf and drinks scotch and takes the credit. Affiliate links provides compensation to Daily Actor which helps us remain online, giving you the resources and information actors like you are looking for. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role. Doralee Rhodes: [firmly cutting him off] My wife? Oh, really? I trained him for God's sake! "9 to 5 - Adult Males - Comedic By DirectSubmit Monologue Database "Now Be a Good Girl and Get My Coffee" from the musical "9 to 5. [getting angry] Now, let's see how long it takes her to hogtie this sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. lamberto10. Except the one person who WOULD want to. * That said, if youve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below. /Info 2 0 R More: Read the Musical's Book Is that a "no"? Violet Newstead: endobj First of all, Bob does have a college degree Violet Newstead: Franklin Hart, Jr.: Norman Lane: Violet Newstead: But, instead] /E 64014 The biggest "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss on the planet. I'm fantastic with resentful adolescent boys who think I'm trying to put the moves on their mother VIOLET Come on, Joe, I'm old enough to be your sister. I don't know! Our digital theatrical backdrop packages for popular plays and musicals are true to the script and pre-cued in our intuitive . 3 32 You know, that idea's not half-bad. Daily Actor | Monologues | Acting Tips | Become an Actor | Services 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. : The Best Monologues of the 80s - Women "Demigod" in Solo! Violet Newstead: You know, I smoked a marijuana cigarette at a party once. Doralee Rhodes: Well why wouldn't he? Judy Bernly: Franklin Hart, Jr.: /Filter /FlateDecode Excuse me. /Height 180 Dick: About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Are you kidding? BUT THIS IS THE LAST STRAW! Uh, I mean fresh air for me, he's just coming along for the ride. After Judy has an awful first day, Hart passes Violet over for another promotion, and Doralee finds out that Hart has been telling everyone they are having an affair, the three women unite in their hatred of Hart. Join the StageAgent community You tangle with me, and I hope you're prepared to play dirty and rough. We don't have enough for everyone, cool it! Psst Heres where you can find out your vocal type! [after seeing Hart tied up and drawing the wrong conclusion] Why don't we send Roz away on vacation? In the trunk! She wrenches his hand away from the phone, and behind his back, with a force that nearly snaps his wrist. Uh, Judy? See were not The Guy. They know about the rat poison. When Violet develops a method to increase the profit of the company, the opportunist Franklin backstabs Violet and presents the wok as if he had made it. Theatre Trip participates in affiliate programs. Franklin Hart, Jr.: And he's out of the shute ladies and gentlemen, he's out of the shute. Could you tell me where the coffee shop is? Well, that explains it; that's why these people treat me like some dime-store floozy. Doralee Rhodes: You come over to my house for the night, and I'll forget the whole thing - maybe. [looks at the body on the gurny] Manage Settings Well, she might be able to get a jury and the press to believe that; then again, she might not. comedic monologue: Violet misses out on a promotion and sticks up for herself. Violet, how would you like to fill this man's shoes? You've been telling everybody I'm sleeping with you, huh? Violet Newstead: WHO'S BEEN SAYING WE'RE HAVING AN AFFAIR? Resources Character Violet Newstead Show 9 to 5 Gender Female Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Dancer Voice Alto High Note C5 Low Note F3 Time & Place america, consolidated industries, 1970s Tags widow smart efficient mother supervisor downtrodden fed up kidnap revenge forties empowerment Analysis Coffee too much coffee. Theres usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. Judy Bernly: Dick: I'll have my own people liquidate your assets, so you won't need to hire a house-sitter. Violet Newstead: Consolidated is looking to open overseas offices in Europe and they need executives who can speak French or something. : The Best Monologues of the 80s - Women "Heaven in Your Pocket" in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s "Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#1)" in The Best Men's Monologues from New Plays, 2019 Judy, you've got to help me; that mob out there is crazy; they're trying to kill me! You're foul, Hart. % MovieQuotes.com 1998-2023 | All rights reserved. My name is not Violet. << Everyone knows you and Mr. Hart are having an affair. [giggling nervously] But I just don't appreciate it, at all, when people like you give back my presents. Or is it just a Bachelor's Degree? Look, I've got a gun out there in my purse. Look, all we have to do is get some cement blocks, chain them to his feet and pitch him off the end of the pier, and no one will ever know. 2 0 obj Want more songs? Violet Newstead: Bonjour bonjour bonjour! After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, its time to move forward with the actual preparation. The what? Violet, it was an accident. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. Yeah, the climate down there will do your health a world of good. I mean, a woman or a wouse? One thing you should know about dear old Roz She's the eyes, ears, nose, and throat of Mr. Hart. This is what you're into now. startxref Violet finally bursts and let's everyone know how she feels about her job. Now, of course, I'm right back Well, I say we hire a couple'a wranglers to go upstairs and beat the shit out of him. Tinsworthy: Violet Newstead: Long Beach, CA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. But I'll tell you one thing: If you ever say another word about me or make another indecent proposal, I'm gonna get that gun of mine And I'm gonna change you from a rooster to a hen with one shot! I did, Roz. He's got you for poisoning him, and me for roping him, and *you* for acting like he was first prize at a turkey shoot! : The Best Monologues of the 80s Women, Heaven in Your Pocket inAudition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s, Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#1) inThe Best Mens Monologues from New Plays, 2019, Playing With Fired in The Best Mens Monologues from New Plays, 2019. Heres a list of the musical numbers in 9 to 5, along with which characters sing in each of them. I've got *five years* seniority over him! One thing you should know about dear old Roz She's the eyes, ears, nose, and throat of Mr. Hart. Do you have an upcoming audition for 9 to 5? This means that when you order something through an affiliate link, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Four to six weeks! Look, I've been straight with you since the first day I got here. Violet Newstead: We just waltz into the hospital and say, "We're sorry, we made a mistake." - Doralee Rhodes: Uh, Judy? And when youre ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below. 0000032365 00000 n Get your scummy hands off me. /Annots [ 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R ] We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I lose a promotion because of some idiotic, biased *survey*. stream Is that her? Well, I'm not gonna let you do this! When Violet accidentally put rat poison in Franklin's coffee, he has an accident with his chair, hits his head on the floor, loses consciousness and drops his coffee on the floor. All I've done is be a housewife. Blackmail, oh that sounds good! We've got another stiff in the john. x\}& Qek^zZ{mYa SOF H How could you understand, when you've never been passed over for being the wrong gender? /Lang (en-US) HIT THE ROAD, BUSTER! Violet Newstead: I am sympathetic, but why do I have to train her? [She beams, while Tinsworthy marches Hart into the elevator]. Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton. 0000001107 00000 n Judy soon learns that despite the fact that Violet has worked there for over 10 years, she has been passed over consistently for promotion and in fact has seniority over Hart. Violet Newstead: An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. You gave me your word that you wouldn't escape if I loosened the ropes. Judy Bernly: Judy Bernly: Getting her PREGNANT, no less! What is the matter with you two? Do we have a choice? What in God's name are you talking about? 4 0 obj 9 to 5 is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, and features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Nine to Five Violet, Doralee, Dwayne, Judy, Ensemble, I Just Might Judy, Doralee, Violet, Ensemble, Shine Like the Sun Doralee, Judy, Violet, Ensemble, Change It Doralee, Violet, Judy, Ensemble. Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda) is a nave new employee whose husband Dick (Lawrence Pressman) recently left her for his secretary. Mister Tinsworthy, I can't tell you how much I appreciate this; but Tinsworthy: Franklin Hart, Jr.: I am a married man. << Consolidated is looking to open overseas offices in Europe and they need executives who can speak French or something. /Subtype /Image What could we use to keep Hart quiet? Just five seconds! The pen is open and that's a mean-looking bronc. Look, I've been straight with you since the first day I got here. Then she hog-ties him with the cord and gags him with the scarf]. Now, I know how you feel, and I understand. I'm no fool. Roz: [a candy-striper, with a 'Buffy' nametag, approaches Violet who's hauling a dead corpse on a gurny under a sheet]. Judy is newly separated and joins the company having never worked before. So what are we going to do about her? >> >> Violet Newstead: He's dead! Recommended textbook solutions. %PDF-1.3 Make your stage come alive with our beautiful script-accurate digital scenery show collection! Literature and Composition: Reading, Writing,Thinking 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. Judy Bernly: But before we get arrested and spend the next thirty years in prison, making pen pals in Nebraska, I want to say a few things: This place was hell until we fixed it. Violet Newstead: [Judy's fantasy - she's a big game hunter and Hart is the prey] Mr. Hart, I'm begging you, think about what you're doing here! We're gonna need a special locker for the hat. I'm into everything. Oh, you're a doctor! Im your employee and I expect to be treated equally, with a little dignity and a little respect! That's what makes it so perfect. Don't go flying off the handle, now Violet Newstead: Hart! to read our character analysis for Violet Newstead and unlock other amazing theatre resources! /Prev 64392 But you sold all of it and you pocketed the money which explains how you could afford this mansion. Franklin Hart, Jr.: Dick: Let her go work in somebody else's section. Judy Bernly: Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song theyd like to hear (a ballad, something upbeat, etc.). A wart on the nose of humanity and I'm going to blast it off. Santa Ana, CA, Something Rotten 0000051786 00000 n Judy was a housewife that has never worked but after her recent divorce, she is forced to find a job. Franklin Hart, Jr.: [shoves him out of the house and slams the door after him]. He's got you for poisoning him, and me for roping him, and *you* for acting like he was first prize at a turkey shoot! I have to go shopping. Judy Bernly: >> We would love to hear all about it in the comments! Doralee Rhodes: That said, welcome aboard. Dick: Surveys show that clients would rather deal with men when it comes to figures. If I want to play S&S and M&M and all those other bondage games, or even smoke pot, that's my business! Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. Jungle, hell! Our next contender is Miss Doralee Rhodes. There's another phone over there, Doralee which reminds me of something else I wanted to talk with you about. Anything she hears, he hears. 0000031610 00000 n They then manage to kidnap Hart and trap him in his own house, while assuming control of his department, and productivity leaps. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled. I thought you'd be sympathetic. Just go through this free audition prep checklist! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals. Franklin Hart, Jr.: I will not relax. I might as well just turn myself in. Franklin Hart, Jr.: What is the Hindi language plot outline for 9 to 5 (1980)? [stepping out from behind the car after seeing that the wrong corpse is in the trunk of the car] So heres our list of audition songs for 9 to 5, broken down by character. It's quittin' time. Violet Newstead Monologues. We all do the work of keeping things running around here as best we can, Mr. Tinsworthy, not him. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. s/TWdi..MIBe/pW^0MF-_+e` He doesn't mind! Violet has worked at Consolidated for many years, but has never been given the chance to rise above senior supervisor status, although she is capable of much more. 0000063628 00000 n That's just great! If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page..

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