GCP Girl: Why did you want to direct "9 to 5"?
RW: I am a big fan of the movie and was thrilled to see this campy movie turned into a musical comedy. There are very few musicals that have the large number of principal roles for women that are not all-female shows. I was also glad that the show lends itself to a wide range of ages and cultures.
GCP Girl: What is your vision for this show?
RW: I want to remain true to the spirit of the movie, which is women's empowerment and equality. That being said, I am not looking to replicate the looks of any of the characters in the show. I want to encourage performers of all types to audition.
GCP Girl: Why should people audition for this show?
RW: The show is campy and fun. Not a heavy drama, but sometimes we need a break from the drama of life.
GCP Girl: Is there anything specific you are looking for in the actors who audition? If someone wants to impress you, what should she or he do?
RW: Be prepared for the audition. Show us what you can do. The bigger the better. The characters in this show are larger than life and funny. We would love to see that at the audition. Even though this is a Dolly Parton musical, you don't have to be Dolly.
GCP Girl: Any songs you do NOT want to hear?
RW: No "Les Mis," "Rent," "Phantom" or anything of that genre. More traditional musical theatre. Listen online to the style of music from the show.
GCP Girl: Anything you'd like to add?
RW: Everyone who is thinking about auditioning should come out.
Thanks, Rhonda! I think it's worth noting that although Dolly Parton wrote the music and lyrics for the show, it is not an all-country music show. (The Divine Ms. D is quite multitalented!) There is a wide range of ages, vocal styles and character types, so check out our event page on Facebook for a full list! Also, don't forget to read my earlier blog post on being prepared for auditions. See you this weekend!
xo xo GCP Girl
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