9 To 5 Program

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This Performance, like all others this year and for years to come, is dedicated to

Johnny Seven Goodwyn

May 26, 2001– August 22, 2024 Seven Goodwyn was the best of us in so many ways. He was a beautiful person and performer. May he rest in peace.

We love you Seven

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FACULTY BILL GABELHAUSEN | FULL PROFESSOR Bill Gabelhausen, from Peoria, Illinois, is a full Professor at Piedmont University. He received a BFA in Drama from Illinois Wesleyan University, an MFA in Acting from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s in Education from UGA. He spent 11 years working as a professional actor performing in National Tours (A Chorus Line, 1776, The Elephant Man, & Taming of the Shrew) and Regional Theaters throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States.

JOHN F. SPIEGEL | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR John Spiegel is an Associate Professor of Theatre and comes to Piedmont University after a short stint at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He is a Georgia native who grew up in Atlanta. After graduating high school from the Westminster School, he received his BA from Davidson College and his MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. John has directed over fifty shows, including a piece at the Kennedy Center. He also serves as a board member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference as well as the SETC Chair for the Endowment

KATHY BLANDIN | DEPARTMENT CHAIR Kathy Blandin is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre at Piedmont University where she works closely with the Drama Ed majors. She holds a PhD in Theatre Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MFA in Children’s Theatre/Creative Drama from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, Kathy was the Executive Director of the Sautee Nacoochee Center and the head of the Cliff Valley School in Atlanta. Kathy also consults with several professional Children’s Theatres and arts non-profits nationwide helping with everything from marketing to educational programming.

BENJI STEGNER | MUSIC DIRECTOR Benji Stegner is organist/music director at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens, GA and has served as musician at First Presbyterian Church (Gainesville, GA), St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (Waco, TX), All Souls’ Episcopal Church (Oklahoma City, OK), and First Baptist Church (Toccoa, GA). Benji was appointed conductor of the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra in 2021. He also collaborates with Lux, an advanced treble choir. Dr. Stegner holds degrees from Baylor University (D.M.A. in church music), Oklahoma City University (M.M. in conducting), and Piedmont College (B.A. in Music).

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WHAT’S INSIDE Director’s Note Artistic Team Cast of Characters Musical Numbers Production Team Meet the Players Musicians Become a Friend of the Arts Friends of the Arts Donors List

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE I am fortunate. I seldom experience sexism in the workplace and have never been forced to endure sexual harassment to keep my job. But I vividly remember my mother’s struggle to break the glass ceiling during the early 80’s, just a few years after the setting of 9 To 5. She was a data entry clerk at Sharon Steel, a small steel company in western Pennsylvania, with aspirations of becoming a computer programmer. When she first approached her boss about a promotion, she was told she needed a degree in programming even though several of the male programmers lacked degrees. So, my mom went to school at night and earned a degree in computer programming.

Shortly after graduation, she approached her boss once again about a promotion. This time she was told she needed more management experience, even though the job she sought was entry-level. Refusing to give up, my mom became a team leader in the data entry department. Finally, on her third attempt at a promotion, it was granted, and my mom became the first female computer programmer at Sharon Steel in 1984. Every woman today stands on the shoulders of women like my mom who fought tooth and nail for equality in the workplace during the last decades of the twentieth century. As you watch the humorous struggles of Violet, Judy, and Doralee at Consolidated Incorporated, we hope you are inspired to stand up for the rights of women in all sectors.

“I raise up my voice – not so I can shout, but so those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”

Malala Yousafzai, activist Kathy Blandin, Director Hunter Reum, Assistant Director 4

9 To 5 The Musical Artistic Team Director Assistant Director Music Director Set & Costume Design Light Design Choreographer

Kathy Blandin Hunter Reum Dr.Benji Stegner John F. Spiegel Tyler Pellegrino Bill Gabelhausen

THIS SHOW RUNS APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF HOURS INCLUDING A 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION • • • •

No photography or videotaping of any kind is permitted during the show.

Please refrain from the use of all electronic devices.

Women’s restrooms are located outside of the house right lobby doors and to the right.

Men’s restrooms are located outside the house left lobby doors and to the left.

WARNINGS This production contains a live gunshot, active smoking onstage, and flashing lights.

Please see a member of House Management for more information.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Violet Newstead

Gracie Tipton

Judy Bernly

Dakota Rose Chen

Doralee Rhodes

Haylie Collins

Franklin Hart

Gabe Richman

Roz Keith

Kattie Smith

Joe

Steven Herring

Mr. Tinsworthy

Jim Peeples

ENSEMBLE Joshua Farmer

Laurana Layton

Ethan Spinks

Parker Skillen

Tommie Sirmans

Willow Cannon

Shelby Armentrout

Shelby Mowbray

Mandy Baker

Mackenzie Cain 6

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act 1

Act 2

9 to 5

One of the Boys

Around Here

5 to 9

Here For You I Just Might Backwoods Barbie

Change It Let Love Grow

Heart to Hart

Get Out and Stay Out

Dance of Death

9 To 5 Finale

Cowgirl’s Revenge Potion Notion Joy to the Girls Shine Like the Sun

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PRODUCTION TEAM Technical Director Clayton Maddox Stage Manager Aubrie Burrell Assistant Stage Managers Jenna Meinberg Meredith Fell Patron Services Office Manager Ava Kerpics Patron Services Office Team Tyler Pellegrino Hunter Reum Clayton Maddox Shelby Mowbray Mandy Baker Laurana Layton Sound Engineer Reece Watson Assistant Sound Engineer Jazz Mote Costume Crew Tyler Pellegrino Mandy Baker Props Master Liz Neely Light Board Operator Ava Kerpics

Flight Rail Operators John Spiegel Clayton Maddox Sara Bjerke Spotlight Operators Eleanor Quinlan Jay Hernandez Set Crew Shelby Armentrout Mandy Baker Brianna Barner Sara Bjerke Aubrie Burrell Mackenzie Cain Willow Cannon Dakota Rose Chen Haylie Collins Joshua Farmer Meredith Fell Jay Hernandez Steven Herring Ava Kerpics Laurana Layton Jazz Mote Liz Neely Eleanor Quinlan Taite Ranker Gabriel Richman Tommie Sirmans Parker Skillen Ethan Spinks Vance Archer Armorer John F. Spiegel 8

PLAYERS Alpha Psi Omega is the National Greek Theater Honor Society. Membership into Alpha Beta Gamma, Piedmont's cast of Alpha Psi Omega, is based on the number of cumulative hours each individual has spent in various college theater productions.

Shelby Armentrout is a first-year musical theatre major from Camden County, GA. In high school, Shelby played Janice Ian in Mean Girls, and Charlotte Bet in Oliver! She is so excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!

Mandy Baker is a freshman drama education major who is very excited for the shows this year! You may have seen her at North Hall High School as Ariel in The Little Mermaid and stage managing Over the River. She is so excited to be at Piedmont University and hopes you enjoy the show!

Mackenzie Cain is a non-traditional acting/directing major from Cleveland, GA. She has been seen onstage as Mark Cohen’s Mom in RENT and as Officer Welch in Rumors. She also serves as the Booster Club Secretary for the White County Theatre Department. She is grateful for the opportunity to preform for you and hopes you enjoy the show!

Willow Jade Cannon is a freshman acting/directing major from Flowery Branch, GA. They are very excited to be at Piedmont University. You may have seen Willow in previous roles, such as the Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz and Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family at Johnson High School.

Dakota Rose Chen is a third-year musical theatre major from Athens, Ga. You may have seen her in previous roles such as Mimi in RENT and LeeAnn in A Piece of My Heart She has also had the pleasure of costume designing You are Not Your Face, for Outfront Theatre. She is excited to further her degree at Piedmont and she hopes you enjoy the show.

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Haylie Collins is a senior acting/directing major from Grayson, GA. She hopes you enjoy this show! You may have seen her in previous roles such as Maureen in Rent and Sissy in A Piece of My Heart. She wishes to thank you for supporting Piedmont University’s Theatre Department!

Joshua Farmer is a third-year technical theatre major from Lawrenceville, GA. He has appeared onstage in several shows such as Bright Star and A Piece of My Heart, but has been involved in every show at Piedmont in the last two years. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Steven Herring is a freshman acting/directing major at Piedmont University from Jefferson, GA. You may recognize him from Jackson County School productions where he played such roles Kenickie in Grease and Mr. Duvall in Mean Girls. He is ready for the wonderful opportunities here at Piedmont, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Laurana Layton is a sophomore musical theatre major from Valdosta, GA. You may have seen her in Rent and as Claire Ganz in Rumors. She is so excited to continue her theatre journey at Piedmont. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Shelby Mowbray is a freshman musical theatre major from Gainesville, GA. She is beyond excited to work with everyone this season. She played Karen Smith in her high school’s production of Mean Girls, along with the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, and Alice in The Addams Family.

Jim Peeples is in his 10th year working at Piedmont University as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. He is a Westminister College graduate, where he played many different sports. This is “Coach” Peebles stage debut here at Piedmont University.

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Gabriel Richman is a senior acting/directing and hospital administration double major from Dallas, GA. He has had the pleasure of playing some amazing roles like Mark in RENT, Lenny in Rumors and Billy in Bright Star. Last year, he stage managed A Piece of my Heart and directed Jerry Finnegan's Sister at SNCA. Gabe is glad you are here!

Tommie Sirmans is a sophomore acting/directing and film double major from Lawrenceville, GA. You may have seen him as Benjamin Coffin III in RENT or as The Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr while in high school. He’s very excited to continue his education at Piedmont. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Parker Skillen is a first-year drama education major from Dacula, GA. She is so excited for her first year at Piedmont. She has previously played Beatrice in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Kattie Smith is a junior technical theatre & design major at piedmont. While this is the first time they have been on the Piedmont stage they have done technical theatre since high school. Kattie hopes you enjoy the show!

Ethan Zane Spinks is a third-year acting/directing major, from Camden County, GA. You may recognize him as Roger from RENT and Ernie from Rumors. He is excited to entertain you all!

Gracie Tipton is a senior theatre education major from Gainesville, GA. She is incredibly passionate about teaching, and works very closely with North Hall High School as a student teacher. However, she loves her time on stage! You might have seen her onstage here at Piedmont as MaryJo in A Piece of My Heart, Joanne in RENT and Cookie in Rumors.

Gracie hopes you enjoy the show!

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MUSICIANS Conductor

Benji Stegner

Keyboard 1

Benji Stegner

Guitars

Boone Hood

Bass Guitar

Zachary Futch

Keyboard 2 / Percussion

James Geiger

Drum Set

Curt Sanders

We want to extend a special thank you to Piedmont Theatre Alumni, The Friends of the Hardman Farm, Spiegel Films, and Jan Ewing for your help and expertise with this production of 9 To 5:The Musical.

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FRIENDS OF THE ARTS SUPPORTERS AS OF DECEMBER 19, 2024

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Bronze ($250+)

Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms Louise Bass Pres. Marshall & Kimberly Criser Bill and Carolyn Gaik

Temme Barkin-Leeds and Stephen Leeds Alicia Barton Dr. Kathy & Todd Blandin Brenda Boonstra The Honorable James E. Cornwell Pam and Joey Fountain Zack and Hailey Hoopaugh Bobby and Tammy Ivey Dr. Katrina Short

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