From Shakespeare to Dolly Parton: 9 to 5: The Musical!

Written by Caroline Bergmann

In case you missed it, the cast of Shakespeare in Love had two successful performances on November 5th and 6th. On November 7th, the cast and crew traveled to Vidalia High School for the GHSA Region One-Act competition, competing against four other schools. They were awarded as Runner-Up with impressive scores of 98 and 99. In addition, Mr. Venhaus was recognized as Best Director, with our own Daniel Bosch winning Best Actor overall.

Although the one-act has come to an end, things will be starting up again soon. Auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical are just around the corner, so be ready! It’s a musical comedy adapted from the 1980s movie 9 to 5. It follows the story of three coworkers, Doralee, Judy, and Violet, who team up and try to sabotage their arrogant boss. It’s energetic and fun, with a soundtrack written by country star Dolly Parton.

There are plenty of ways to get involved with this production, whether you're interested in helping behind the scenes or performing on stage.

If you'd like to help bring this show to life, make sure to check out the audition packet and fill out the audition form. Auditions will be held in Jelks Auditorium from December 6th to December 12th. After auditions, the cast list will be announced on December 13th. Rehearsals will begin soon after, starting the exciting process of bringing this show together. 

Crew positions range from stage managers and costume crew to running spotlights and managing sound cues. If you're interested in joining the crew, please speak with Mr. Venhaus for more information. 

The performances will be held in Jelks Auditorium on February 20th and 21st at 7:00 pm, with a final matinee on February 22nd at 3:00 pm. Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss it!