Judy, you've got to help me; that mob out there is crazy; they're trying to kill me! MovieQuotes.com 1998-2023 | All rights reserved. But you sold all of it and you pocketed the money which explains how you could afford this mansion. I guess I must've made a mistake. And what role are you auditioning for? For Chrissakes, I *trained* him - just like I trained *you*! 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 /Annots [ 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R ] Especially to you; you can't stand kids! We always knew you were an obnoxious, philandering, sexist backstabber but we didn't realize you were a crook to boot. 15 0 R /F4 19 0 R >> >> >> That's just great! 2023 - The Best Monologues | True Monologues. [shoves him out of the house and slams the door after him]. "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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. How could you understand, when you've never been passed over for being the wrong gender? Before you say another word, let me make this perfectly clear: I didn't get where I'm at today by taking "no" for an answer! Doralee Rhodes : Well why wouldn't he? You know, that idea's not half-bad. Make your stage come alive with our beautiful script-accurate digital scenery show collection! Eddie: Theatre Degree Programs. Yeah, Roz. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! But I just don't appreciate it, at all, when people like you give back my presents. One thing you should know about dear old Roz She's the eyes, ears, nose, and throat of Mr. Hart. Judy Bernly: 0000063253 00000 n This is what you're into now. 0000051219 00000 n Violet Newstead: Welcome to the front lines. I can see what all that has done to you! 9 to 5- Violet Lines. Violet Newstead: Oh, this is terrible. The Boys in the Club are all threatened and intimidated by any woman who doesn't ride at the back of the proverbial bus. Are you kidding? I might as well just turn myself in. Violet Newstead: [She beams, while Tinsworthy marches Hart into the elevator]. [thinking fast] 5 0 obj Franklin Hart, Jr.: We're gonna need a special locker for the hat. [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]. Buffy: Judy Bernly: Buffy: Uh that's right, all of it! 0000063447 00000 n VIOLET: You gave that promotion to Bob Enright instead of me? Dick: I am your *employee* and, as such, I expect to be treated equally, with a little dignity and a little respect! I'll be damned if I let myself be stopped by three dim-witted broads! Judy Bernly: We keep underrating you, fella. Theres usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. So you accept. The Boys in the Club are all threatened and intimidated by any woman who doesn't ride at the back of the proverbial bus. - Judy Bernly: Oh, this is terrible. I'm gonna get Franklin Hart, Jr.: You can't be serious about this! But Norman, she has never worked a day in her life before. [stepping out from beind the car] Look, I've got a gun out there in my purse. Could you tell me where the coffee shop is? We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] Franklin Hart, Jr.: Judy Bernly Show 9 to 5 Gender Female Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Dancer Voice Mezzo-Soprano High Note F5 Low Note F3 Vocal Technique Belting Time & Place america, consolidated industries, 1970s Tags thirties separated wife meek flustered revenge downtrodden fed up kidnap empowered secretary Analysis Nine To Five Script - She's never worked in her life. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. That's what Billy Sol Estes said, remember? Just what are you driving at? [Under her breath] Violet Newstead : He wants to prosecute. One thing you should know about dear old Roz She's the eyes, ears, nose, and throat of Mr. Hart. Mr. Hart, I'm a married woman! Oh, now I get it. The woman finds employment in the department of Franklin Hart Jr., an oppressing boss. I am your *employee* and, as such, I expect to be treated equally, with a little dignity and a little respect! Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Violet Newstead: You're a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. You've been telling everybody I'm sleeping with you, huh? Violet Newstead: My wife? >> It's a telex from the head office in New York. We don't have enough for everyone, cool it! But just how long can they keep him tied up? It was *your* decision; *you* promoted him; just tell me why. >> [calls back over her shoulder while storming out of the office]. Everyone knows you and Mr. Hart are having an affair. BUT THIS IS THE LAST STRAW! 0000060963 00000 n Blackmail, oh that sounds good! << Yeah, Roz. 4 0 obj : The Best Monologues of the 80s - Women "Demigod" in Solo! And he's out of the shute ladies and gentlemen, he's out of the shute. I lose a promotion because of some idiotic, biased *survey*. Binder Documents 6 0 obj We have got to get the - who is that? We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I've killed the boss, you think they're not gonna fire me for a thing like that? Doralee Rhodes: [giggling nervously] It's so improper. Franklin Hart, Jr.: Franklin Hart, Jr.: How dare you give that promotion to *Bob Enright* instead of me! endobj /Contents 27 0 R And I'm a widow with four kids. We could enroll Roz at one of those schools in Paris and send her there for a six-week learning course to take. Avenue Q to read our character analysis for Violet Newstead and unlock other amazing theatre resources! [getting angry] Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespians Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. If that's the way you feel, then there's nothing more to say. You mean she's a a company spy? They received our request, but due to a new computer system download and overhaul at their office they won't be able to send us the invoices from Ajax Warehouse for another month - four to six weeks. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. /Filter [ /FlateDecode /DCTDecode ] Im not your wife, your mother or your mistress. One thing you should know about dear old Roz She's the eyes, ears, nose, and throat of Mr. Hart. While Hart is tied up, the women also use the time to gather evidence that Hart has been embezzling from the company, but Hart breaks free and surprises the women at the office. Hey, Vera. >> /Font << /TT2 12 0 R >> /XObject << /Im1 9 0 R >> >> 0000031610 00000 n My hands are tied. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show. s/TWdi..MIBe/pW^0MF-_+e` Violet Newstead: Los Angeles, CA, Moon Over Buffalo What is the matter with you two? Judy Bernly: Brazil? Buffy : The coffee shop. In casting calls, they often ask for you to be familiar with the show. Violet Newstead: Tinsworthy: I am sympathetic, but why do I have to train her? Violet Newstead: Roz: Tinsworthy: HE has. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 8 0 R Violet Newstead : The coffee shop? [disgusted] SHE looks at HART, quietly furious and growing stronger and more certain. I have to go shopping. Doralee ties Hart up with the phone wires and, feeling empowered, they decide to imprison him in his own house while his wife is away. Violet Newstead: Doralee Rhodes: You know, I've expended so much energy over the years trying to get. 3 0 obj Because I'm a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot? I'm gonna lose my job. It's very simple. W-O-M-Y-N! 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. Judy? They all think I'm screwing the boss! Violet Newstead: /BitsPerComponent 8 She wrenches his hand away from the phone, and behind his back, with a force that nearly snaps his wrist. That's what makes it so perfect. Oh, good. 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. Good. I think it was poison. If Hart asked her? 0000051431 00000 n That's just great! Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. Dick: I know that. Judy Bernly: Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. Later the chauvinist Franklin does not promote Violet. Mr. Hart tells the gals what he expects of them at work. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. Too bad. 5o] BUT THIS IS THE LAST STRAW! Jerry should never have died. Doralee, let's don't get excited here Doralee Rhodes: What could we get on him? xref It's an Associate's Degree. Violet trains Judy and introduces her to the department executive, Franklin Hart, Jr. (Dabney Coleman), who immediately reveals himself to be arrogant and sexist. % Violet Newstead: Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. /Rotate 0 The Red Suitcase Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that youre auditioning for, its generally best not to. No, I'm new here, I don't drink coffee. She has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters. But it really was a mistake, Mr. Hart! [shrugs] Believe me, nobody in this whole building wants to face that man, not if they can avoid it! endobj Meet Franklin Hart (Dabney Coleman). My name is not Violet. When Violet almost unwittingly poisons Hart the next day, he blackmails the three women, threatening them with the police. Well, maybe they'll give us Hart's body in exchange! I'm gonna lose my job. We could write it up that it's top secret. Franklin Hart, Jr.: The pen is open and that's a mean-looking bronc. Judy Bernly: Press Esc to cancel. I am sympathetic, Norman, but please, why do I have to train her? In the trunk! Violet Newstead: - Doralee Rhodes: Is that one of those marijuana. Over a joint, they fantasize about how they would kill him. I am no girl. There's another phone over there, Doralee which reminds me of something else I wanted to talk with you about. The coffee shop? Judy Bernly: Five seconds! Need extra help? Dolly Parton - Violet Newstead: He wants to prosecute. Judy Bernly: You come over to my house for the night, and I'll forget the whole thing - maybe. What? An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Violet Newstead: I am a woman. (PRAGUE: Relax, Honey.) In the trunk! /Subtype /Image The little guy is late picking the kids up from school because of work and late getting to work because of the kids. The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes. 0000063821 00000 n 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. 51)[JjvNn^~AaQqeUuMm]}Cc{GgWwOo_] Oh, really? Goodbye boss man. I'm a doctor. I could never figure out what the big deal was.. Franklin Hart, Jr.: Oh, *brilliant*! 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! To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. How am I supposed to get out of this mail room prison if they keep hiring people from the outside? << to read our character analysis for Violet Newstead and unlock other amazing theatre resources! If youre in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist! I don't know! 0000046132 00000 n I've killed the boss, you think they're not gonna fire me for a thing like that? Violet Newstead: Whoa, she's already got him! You gave me your word that you wouldn't escape if I loosened the ropes. Doralee Rhodes: What? Doralee Rhodes: I think there was something in that coffee. 9 to 5 Musical Writers: Patricia Resnick Dolly Parton Colin Higgins Overview Show Information Book Patricia Resnick Music Dolly Parton Lyrics Dolly Parton Conceived By Patricia Resnick, Colin Higgins Category Musical Number of Acts 2 First Produced 2008 Genres Comedy Settings Contemporary, Multiple Settings Time & Place /E 64014 Doralee Rhodes: Anything she hears, he hears. Make sure to select a song thats appropriate for your specific casting call. 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. 199 terms. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Well if she gives us anymore trouble, we'll just send her back to that language school and this time, let her learn to speak German! % More: Read the Musical's Book 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. - Violet Newstead: I guess I must've made a mistake. Franklin Hart, Jr.: I can't understand guys like Hart, who go out and shoot things, like Bambi and Thumper and that cute little skunk? Franklin Hart, Jr.: /L 64588 So! Doralee Rhodes: We always knew you were an obnoxious, philandering, sexist backstabber but we didn't realize you were a crook to boot. Doralee Rhodes: Violet Newstead: We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Judy Bernly: Long Beach, CA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Well, I'm gonna order the invoices from CC's head office on Monday. Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type! And *I'm* just a *widow*, with *four teenagers*? WHO'S BEEN SAYING WE'RE HAVING AN AFFAIR? A sex scandal! I'm not your wife - thank God - or your mother Violet Newstead: Really, Mister Tinsworthy, I just! What do you mean, *mistress*? You steal the wrong body from the hospital and all you can say is I must have made a mistake! I know that, too, but the Company Violet Newstead: Franklin Hart, Jr.: Ideal for Adult Males 30s to 60s. I've got *five years* seniority over him! He doesn't mind! Violet explains that their boss Franklin Hart Jr. is a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot and his secretary Doralee Rhodes is his mistress. 0000001355 00000 n - Doralee Rhodes: Uh, Judy? 0000001703 00000 n Lady, you're gonna *hate* it, here. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] I am a woman.. How can they prove? Would you come back. I don't know whether you were born this way, or whether you actually had to work on it, but you are *EVIL*! She wrenches his hand away from the phone, and behind his back, with a force that nearly snaps his wrist. Manage Settings He got 15 years on Alcatraz for embezzlement. But, Judy, this isn't you at all! << Daily Actor | Monologues | Acting Tips | Become an Actor | Services 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL by Patricia Resnick. And even if its not requested, its generally assumed. Surveys show that clients would rather deal with men when it comes to figures. endobj *The Company needs a MAN in this position*. You know, in the words of Humphrey Bogart, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship". Until today, I never knew just how unpopular Hart is around here. Oh, come off it, Doralee. 9 to 5 The Musical. lamberto10. I think you'll see things our way, once they arrive. What did you say it was called? Judy Bernly: Franklin Hart, Jr.: One way to do this is to listen to the 9 to 5 cast album while reading through the synopsis. And to think I actually came here tonight and asked you to come back to me! Continue with Recommended Cookies, Home Monologues 9 to 5: The Musical (Violet): We kidnapped Mr. Hart and threw him in the back of my Buick. Don't you tell me what I can or can't be serious about, or what is or isn't me! And when youre ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below. But, instead getting high with the other two women and discussing Hart, departing for a bogus journey to learn French, reading from a manual. [looks at the body on the gurny] Judy is newly separated and joins the company having never worked before. I lose a promotion because of some idiotic, biased survey. Is that any reason to kill me? 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.. Violet, honey, would you come over here for a second? Doralee Rhodes: >U!t94 JnQLxXpIXv ,YCkpN|]47,k3>[e.O+/V?f$9F-Jbu8o=[t_.F I@ On9}b jg7Q>O'|vL!/1m3lm%@OteRn#`;`;Uw]*JkSV+siA4#A~o7Kw9z5'\=SCs`+78CIK!ay|G|/.u:MApxp KJM:9dMN Violet Newstead: I'm a murderess. [in Doralee's fantasy, she's the boss making advances toward her secretary Hart]. To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. 0000063628 00000 n [a candy-striper, with a 'Buffy' nametag, approaches Violet who's hauling a dead corpse on a gurny under a sheet]. No, you wait a minute! I am a married man. Now, let's see how long it takes her to hogtie this sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. Look, I've been straight with you since the first day I got here. Do we have a choice? [stepping out from behind the car after seeing that the wrong corpse is in the trunk of the car] This means that when you order something through an affiliate link, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. You've been telling everybody I'm sleeping with you, huh? All I've done is be a housewife. 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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda) is a nave new employee whose husband Dick (Lawrence Pressman) recently left her for his secretary. More: Read the Musical's Book Click here to download the monologue I'm gonna go to the pen. Violet Newstead: stream Why don't we send Roz away on vacation? endobj We could write it up that it's top secret.

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