GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF THEATER AND THE MASON PLAYERS
present
9 to 5 The Musical Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick Directed by Rex Daugherty Musical Direction by Joe Walsh Choreography by Ariel Kraje
October 20*, 21, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. October 22, 29** at 2 p.m. in Harris Theatre *ASL-Interpreted Performance **Audio Described
Recordings and photography of any kind are strictly prohibited.
DIRECTOR'S NOTE “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” -Dolly Parton 9-5 is a comedy about good leadership. With this production, we explore the journey of transformation that the office environment undergoes, from hostile and oppressive to open and supportive (once the women have hogtied their boss!) The song 9-5 has always been a battle cry for the wage workers of America, those who have to hustle and grind for every dollar, as the lyrics exclaim “barely getting by…enough to drive you crazy if you let it.” But with a big helping of humor and a roast of toxic male leadership, this musical comedy inspires a serious look of how our work spaces can use an update of feminist perspective, making life better for everyone. The style of this madcap comedy is, like Dolly Parton herself, always self-aware of what it is skewering. With the clear perspective of a "Backwoods Barbie", the show embraces low-brow humor of sexual politics, gender stereotypes, and crass behavior not uphold a norm but to put it all in its proper place. The heart of the play is showing us a better future, but the humorous energy is what guides the entire enterprise. There’s a humbleness to creating comedy that smashes the patriarchy but does it without the self-righteousness of taking oneself too seriously. I think this is the secret to Dolly’s enduring success – she tackles real world problems but opens her heart to everyone. She’s isn’t trying to judge anyone or teach a lesson, she’s just showing us what she cares about, sharing her heart with exemplary authenticity. We hope this production of 9-5 inspires you to think about how your work-life balance might change for the better, but mostly we aim to send you out of theatre tonight with a big smile on your face. Thanks for coming to the theatre! -Rex Daugherty
DRAMATURG'S NOTE
CAST
Emma Harris ……………...............……………………...……. Violet Newstead Sarah Stewart ……………………............……………….……………. Judy Bernly Kamy Satterfield ………………………........…………….…..…Doralee Rhodes Aiden Breneman-Pennas ……………….....……...….……. Franklin Hart, Jr. Lexi Carter ………………………………….................……….………….. Roz Keith Brett Womack ……………………………………...................…………………... Joe Charlotte Langford ……………………….....…. Kathy/Ensemble/Violet US Rylan Snyder ……………………...………….......... Missy/Ensemble/Judy US Brea Davis ..…............… Candy Striper/Ensemble/Doralee US/Dance Captain Nathaniel McCay ...…......………………………….. Dick/Ensemble/Hart US Taylor Alexander ..……….....……….. New Employee/Ensemble/Roz US Spencer Wilde ….…....…….....…….. Dwayne/Ensemble/Dance Captain Keaton Lazar …………......….....………………. Detective/Ensemble/Joe US Elise LeGault ……....………................…..……………………… Josh/Ensemble Elias Collier …………….……………............……………………… Bob/Ensemble Mikayla Mindiola …………...…………….......……………….. Maria/Ensemble Jennah Sidiabed ……………………..……..............…………………………. Swing Jalen Hunt …………………....…………........ Doctor/Tinsworthy/Ensemble Ella Grant …………….………………….................……………………………. Swing Hana Tawil ………………….…………………….........…… Margaret/Ensemble
DRAMATURG'S NOTE
PRODUCTION TEAM
Rex Daugherty ……………………….............…………….………………. Director Joe Walsh ……………………………...……............………………. Music Director Ariel Kraje …………………..........……………….........………… Choreographer Lena Salins .…...…………….……………………….......… Production Manager Erin Birchfield ………………………………………….........… Assistant Director Lorraine Slone ………………….…………... Fight/Intimacy Choreographer Jay Dews ………………...…………………...........……………….. Stage Manager Lee Guber …………………………….….….......…… Assistant Stage Manager Tess Tsolis …....…....……………………………...... Assistant Stage Manager Johnny Dahm Robertson …….……………....……………… Scenic Designer Marty Bernier ………………...………...........…....……………. Props Designer Luke Rahman.………………...………...........……....…………. Props Designer Maddie Southard …………….…………………….......……. Lighting Designer Jeremy Pritchard ………………..…………………….......… Costume Designer Hannah Griffith ……………………….…………....… Hair and Makeup Artist Elisabeth Dupuy …………………….…..……….....……. Sound Designer / A1 Jordan Patnett …………………….….……...…… Associate Sound Designer Mary Clare Bernier …………...…………......……………… Master Electrician
CAST BIOS Taylor Alexander she/her (New Employee/Ensemble /Roz Understudy) is a junior with a major in Musical Theater and an English minor. Her theater background dates back to 4th grade, and she has had various roles in her three years at George Mason University. She thanks her family and friends that constantly support her and are always excited for her next big performance! Aiden Breneman-Pennas he/him (Franklin Hart, Jr.) is a senior studying Government with a concentration in Law and minoring in Philosophy with the hopes of one day being an attorney. He is deeply passionate about the performing arts, having previously appeared as Pigpen and U/S Charlie Brown in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown here at Mason last spring; and many more credits when he was in high school. He would like to thank everyone involved in kindling his passion for the stage and hopes you enjoy. Lexi Carter she/her (Roz Keith) is a junior majoring in Musical Theater with a minor in Photography. She has two cats and loves watching anime. She is excited for you all to see the show!
Elias Collier he/they (Bob/Ensemble) was last seen as Dorian in The Originals! 2023. He is so excited for his first musical at George Mason and wants to thank his cast for making this an amazing experience!
CAST BIOS Brea Davis she/her (Candy Striper/Ensemble /Doralee Understudy/Dance Captain) is so happy to tumble outta bed and stumble into this show! She is in her second year and performing in her third Mason Players production, previously seen as Queen Isabella in The Hunchback of Seville and a Dance Captain in Head Over Heels. Brea encourages all of you to dance in your seats - how could you not? Enjoy the show! Ella Grant she/her (Swing) is a second year Theater Education major! She was most recently seen in The Mason Player’s The Night Knights. Ella would like to thank her family for their love and support! Emma Harris she/her (Violet Newstead) is currently a second year student studying Theater Education at George Mason University, as well as an actress and teaching artist. Some of her recent roles include Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58 (Nextstop Theatre Company), and Mopsa in Head Over Heels (The Mason Players). Emma would like to thank her family, friends, the Mason Players, and the incredible cast and crew for all their support and love! Jalen Hunt he/him (Doctor/Tinsworthy/Ensemble) is a freshman here at George Mason University. He moved here from Tennessee to come study musical theater. This is his first show here at Mason. Jalen loves to dance, sing, and act any chance he gets. He is thrilled to be able to perform in this show for everyone. (especially his family who traveled here to see him). He hopes you enjoy the show!
CAST BIOS Charlotte Langford she/her (Kathy/Ensemble/Violet Understudy) is a senior in the Mason Secondary Theater Education program. She currently works at a Montessori School as the resident Drama Instructor and plans to work overseas after graduation. Thank you to her family and her friends for everything!
Keaton Lazar he/him (Detective/Ensemble/Joe Understudy) is a junior and theater major with a concentration in musical theater. He was last seen in The Road To The End as Young Henry at Capital Fringe, D.C. He is very excited to be apart of his first musical at Mason! Elise LeGault she/her (Josh/Ensemble), raised in Roanoke, Virginia, is a first-year student and is thrilled to make her Mason debut! Recent credits include The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne), High School Musical (Gabriella Montez), and Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl). Elise is honored to work alongside such a wonderful cast, crew, and production team. Special thanks to her family for their continued support!
Nathaniel McCay he/him (Dick/Ensemble/Hart Understudy) is a senior at Mason who has previously taken part in the Mason productions of Eurydice (Father) and Amahl and the Night Visitors (Shepherd). Other previous roles include Mamma Mia (Harry) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Oberon). He has enjoyed working with his castmates on his first Mason Players musical, and hopes you enjoy the show.
CAST BIOS Mikayla Mindiola she/her (Maria/Ensemble), is a Wisconsin native and second-year graduate student studying Voice Performance with Patricia Miller. She earned a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and a minor in Italian Studies from Illinois State University. Miss Mindiola also performs with the Mason Opera and sang the role of Blind in their Spring 2023 production of Die Fledermaus. Kamy Satterfield she/her (Doralee Rhodes) is thrilled to be returning as a Mason Player! She was last seen in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown as Lucy Van Pelt. Some of her other Mason credits include Baby Dream Your Dream: The Women of Broadway, Footloose (Urleen). She would like to thank her parents for their constant love and support! Enjoy the show! Jennah Sidiabed she/her (Swing) is a Musical Theater BFA major and actress from the Fredericksburg area. She has a diverse repertoire of work and can often be found singing show tunes. Her love of the theater comes from her mother’s introduction of it through The Wiz, and her father’s love of general theatrics. She’d like to thank them for all they’ve done in support of her! Rylan Snyder she/her (Missy/Ensemble/Judy Understudy) is a junior here in the Honors College, pursuing her BFA in Theater with a concentration in Musical Theater. This is her second Mainstage musical, most recently seen in Head Over Heels last fall and in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown or the Baby Dream Your Dream: The Women of Broadway last spring. Enjoy the show!
CAST BIOS Sarah Stewart she/her (Judy Bernly) is a senior working on a BFA in Theater with a Concentration in Musical Theater. She’s thrilled to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew and is very grateful for this opportunity! Past productions at Mason include You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Sally Brown), Baby Dream Your Dream: The Women of Broadway (Soloist), The Boy Detective Fails (Daisy Hollis U/S/Ensemble), Someone Has To Leave First (Roses) from The Mason Players The Originals! 2021, In A Sentimental Mood (Soloist), and Monologue (Cynthia). Hana Tawil she/her (Margaret/Ensemble) is a Theater major and now a Music minor! Her roles at Mason include Philoclea in Head Over Heels and Adele in Mason Opera’s production of Die Fledermaus. Hana was a NATS Musical Theatre Competition national semifinalist and sang the national anthem at the 61st Ramallah Convention. Spencer Wilde he/him (Dwayne/Ensemble/Dance Captain) is excited to help bring this wonderful show to life! He was recently in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown as Schroeder, Baby Dream Your Dream: The Women of Broadway as a Soloist, and Head Over Heels as Ensemble/U/S Basilius. Spencer is pursuing a BFA with a concentration in Musical Theater. Brett Womack he/him (Joe) is a junior pursuing a BFA in Musical Theater and a BA in Mathematics. Previous performing credits include Eurydice, Head Over Heels, and Baby Dream Your Dream: The Women of Broadway. Offstage, Brett enjoys playwriting, composing, teaching with AFYP, and spending time with friends. Brett will also be directing next semester's Twelve Ophelias!
PRODUCTION BIOS Marty Bernier he/they (Props Co-Designer) is happy to design for 9 to 5! Prop Designer: Synetic Theater: Cyrano de Bergerac, Teen Company's Taming of the Shrew; Theater Alliance: The Bluest Eye; Workhouse Art Center: Urinetown, Women Playing Hamlet; Mason Players: Head Over Heels. Marty would like to thank his close friends and family for their support,, the Mason Players, and the School of Theater for this opportunity. Mary Clare Bernier she/they (Master Electrician) is a junior BA Theater (DTT) major, minoring in Medieval Studies and LGBTQ+ studies. They recently worked as the Lighting Designer for WHS' 2023 Summer Stage production of Footloose, Poster Designer/Artist for The Road to The End (Capital Fringe 2023), and Lighting Designer for the Mason Players’ production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Erin Birchfield she/her (Assistant Director) is a 4th year Theater major with a focus in Directing and she has loved working as Assistant Director on 9 to 5 this semester! She is also President of Mason’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega and teaches with Acting for Young People. In her free time, Erin likes to watch movies and read plays. Enjoy the show!
PRODUCTION BIOS Rex Daugherty he/him (Director) is a D.C. based artist and currently serves as the Artistic Director of Theater at Solas Nua. Rex’s work has been internationally featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, on the cover of American Theatre Magazine, The Irish Times, RTE, The Scotsman, Edinburgh Guide, British Theatre Guide, The Telegraph – Nigeria, and The Guardian – Nigeria. More info at Rex-Daugherty.com Johnny Dahm Robertson (Scenic Designer) Jay Dews he/him (Stage Manager) is working on a BFA in Theater with a concentration in Design for Stage and Screen and works as one of the Assistant Production Managers for the School of Theater. His credits include Stage Management for the Fringe Show, The Road to the End as well as Stage Manager for the Baby Dream Your Dream: The Women of Broadway. He also will be continuing his work as Stage Manager for this year’s Mason Cabaret. He is excited to continue growing as a Stage and Production Manager throughout his time here and is thankful for all of the people in his life that have constantly supported him throughout his endeavors!
Elisabeth Dupuy she/her (Sound Designer/A1) would like to thank those who supported her during this process. She recently worked for Brevard Music Center as a Live/Recording Audio Apprentice and was the Sound Designer for The Road to the End at Capitol Fringe Festival, which won Best Drama.
PRODUCTION BIOS Hannah Griffith she/her (Hair and Makeup Artist) is a theater artist with 2 years of experience. She is passionate about theater and believes it can be a powerful medium for storytelling and social change. Hannah is pursuing both a degree in Business Marketing and Design and Technical Theater. She regularly works as a costume designer, hair stylist, and makeup artist. Lee Guber they/them (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be a part of this year's production of 9 to 5. They are a current senior majoring in Theater with a concentration in Design and Technical Production. They have been involved with last year's productions of The Hunchback of Seville, as well as 1,001 Plays 2023. Luke Rahman he/him (Props Co-Designer) is a recent graduate of George Mason University currently doing freelance props design full-time in the D.C. area. Recent credits include The Mountaintop (Roundhouse), The Chosen (1st Stage), and Angel Number Nine (Rorschach). Ariel Kraje she/her (Choreographer) is a freelance performer, choreographer, and teaching artist in the DMV area. Recent performance credits: Synetic Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck); Workhouse Arts Center: Urinetown (Ensemble/Swing/Dance Captain). Notable choreography credits include The Mason Players: The Boy Detective Fails, The Mason Cabaret 2020-2022; Mason Opera: Cendrillon, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Die Fledermaus. Ariel received her BFA in Theater with a concentration in Musical Theater from George Mason University. @ariel.kraje | arielkraje.com
PRODUCTION BIOS Jeremy Pritchard he/she/they (Costume Designer) is excited to work on this production as the Costume Designer. They are a recent graduate from George Mason University with a focus in Costume Design. Past credits include SCORCHED with ExPats Theatre and Head Over Heels with Mason. JeremyPritchardDesigns.com Lorraine Ressegger-Slone she/her (Intimacy/Fight Director) - Taffety Punk: La Salpêtrière, Our Black Death, Pramkicker. 1st Stage: How the Light Gets In, The Rainmaker, The Phlebotomist. Baltimore Center Stage: The Garden, How to Catch Creation; Round House Theatre: Spring Awakening; Woolly Mammoth: Describe the Night, BLKS, Botticelli in the Fire, Oedipus el Rey, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play; Education —MFA: Virginia Commonwealth University. Maddie Southard she/her (Lighting Designer) is excited to design her first show in D.C. Her previous work includes The Moors (March 2022) and House of Desires (November 2021) at University of Portland. Maddie is also the Lead Carpenter here at George Mason. She would like to thank the shop team, students and technicians who made the show possible. Tess Tsolis (Assistant Stage Manager) Joe Walsh he/him (Music Director), Associate Professor of Music and Theater, has served as Music Director for Mason Players’ recent productions of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Head Over Heels, The Boy Detective Fails, and Footloose. Joe has three decades of experience in presenting and conducting opera and musical theater professionally in Virginia, across the country and internationally. He has served as music director for productions at Riverside Dinner Theater, the In Series and Alexandria’s Metro Stage. Joe served on the musical staff at Virginia Opera for 17 years, where he was involved in 65 productions, and served most recently as associate artistic director and associate conductor.
UNIT SUPPORT Arts Support Umbrella Technical Director Assistant Technical Director Costume Shop Supervisor Scene Shop Supervisor ASU Production Manager Scenic Painter Lead Carpenter Sound Supervisor Assistant Sound Supervisor Venue Tech Director Scene Shop Interns
Scene Shop Artisans
Scene Shop Overhire
Carrie Cox Stephan Starling Laurel Dunayer Ethan Osborne Micah Stromberg Chloe Scheel Maddie Southard Billy Kessinger Reid May Adrianna Daugherty Bertem Demirtas Gabriel Embry Anna Jungkeit Caleb McMurtry Sydney Schepisi Em Chong Anthony Flora Zach Valenzuela Vika Hearne Susan Lane
Crew Deck Run Crew Followspot Run Crew Wardrobe Run Crew Hair/Make up/Wardrobe Run Crew A2 Sound Board Operator Fly Rail Supervisor
Gianna Battaglia Jonathon Coradin Sanjay Nagar Macy Bass Sara Pawlowski Keeley Allen Lorelei Stuart Colin O’Leary Caleb McMurtry
UNIT SUPPORT Band Piano-Conductor Drums Bass Guitar Reed Reed (sub) Trumpet Trombone
Joe Walsh TJ Maistros Theresa Arnold Jason Seiler Zoey Lamb Sage Prinstein Isabella Lowe Christian Marple
Alpha Psi Omega Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Associate Member Coordinators Historian Community Service Chair Education Deputy
Erin Birchfield (she/her) Elisabeth Dupuy (she/her) Dyllan Hutchison (she/her) Peter Dasher (he/they) Jay Dews (he/him) Kamy Satterfield Lorcan Von Slomski Megan Ayers (she/they) Martin Desjardins
UNIT SUPPORT
Mason Players Staff Company Manager Associate Company Manager Company Secretary Development Manager Marketing Manager Co-Company Historian Co-Company Historian
Nathan Tilley (he/him) Lexi Carter (she/her) Peter Dasher (he/they) Erin Birchfield (she/her) Brett Womack (he/him) Aurora Powell (she/they) Mery Estrella (she/her)
Players4Change Staff Equity and Empowerment Managers
Megan Ayers (she/they) Mary Clare Bernier (she/they) Jaylen "Jay" Dews (he/him) Emma Harris (she/her) Zoe Winter (she/they)
DRAMATURG'S NOTE SCHOOL OF THEATER FACULTY & STAFF Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts Director, School of Theater Assistant Director
Rick Davis Djola Branner
Nick Kfoury Horner
Production Manager
Lena Salins
Academic Advisor
Sara Simanski
Office Manager
Mary Burgess
Marketing Assistant
Nafisa Ferdous
Faculty Elizabeth Alman Kelly Armstrong Djola Branner April Brassard Carrie Cox Jonathan Dahm Robertson Rick Davis Kevin Dunayer Laurel Dunayer Leighann Enos David Gaines Erin Gardiner James Gardiner Edward Gero David Goldstein Nicholas Kfoury Horner
Mimsi Janis Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Mary Lechter Billy Kessinger Kaiulani Lee Bryce Lenon Ahmad Maaty Heather McDonald Sherrice Mojgani Theresa Ohanian Yaritza Pacheco Franklin Robinson Jr. Shaila Schmidt Stefan Sittig Debra Sivigny Joseph Walsh
DRAMATURG'S NOTE DONOR SUPPORT The School of Theater wishes to thank the following donors for their generous support
Professional Artist Residency in Theater (PART) Legacy Donors Kenneth and Carol Adelman
Eileen Mandell
Anonymous
Dr. Alan Merten and
John and Deborah Blacksten
Mrs. Sally Merten
Doris Bloch and Bill Hunt
Mack and Paulette Miller
Boeing Company
Merle L. Mulvaney
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth P. Braxton
Diane and Tim Naughton
Mary Brescia
Warner and Cheryl North
Jane and Chris Brewster
Mr. Ronald Page
Ms. Lois Brown
Robert and Ida Portland
Byrd International, L.L.C.
Mrs. Lauren W. Rabb
Gordon and Judy Canyock
Diane and Robert Rafuse
Ms. Grace Chae
Captain Marsha
Chevy Chase Trust Council on American-Islamic Relations
and Robert Rease Ted and Anne K. Rosenblum Ms. Ann Steers
Ms. Chris Downey
Daniel and Ann Toohey
Charles and Eileen DugganKen
Mikki Van Wyk
and Molly Elston and
Verizon Foundation
The Greater Manassas
Edward and Wava Vigen
Christmas Parade Committee Linda Evans
1,001 Plays Supporters
Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gilcher
Anonymous (2)
Irwin and Fay Gold
Ms. Kristin Johnsen-Neshati
Vernon W. Gras, Ph.D.
& Mr. Amin Neshati
Mr. Carl Hemmer
Nicholas Kfoury Horner
Emmett L. Holman, Ph.D.
Phyllis Krochmal
IBM International Foundation
Literary Managers and
Ms. Kristin Johnsen-Neshati
Dramaturgs of
and Mr. Amin Neshati Marilyn Jones
the Americas Vafa Mostaghim
FRIENDS DRAMATURG'S OF THEATER NOTE SUPPORT from July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023
angel ($5,000+) Edward Jones Diane and Tim Naughton Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
sponsor ($2,500-$4,999) Judy Canyock Mack and Paulette Miller Norma Jean Reck
performer ($200 - $499) cont. Anonymous Brian and Laurie Lindberg Patricia and Evans Mandes Mitchell J. Martin Lene Mcvoy Mary and John Tuohy Verizon Foundation
patron ($1,000 - $2,499)
friend (up to $199)
Anonymous Dianne and Gerard Blais Charles and Eileen Duggan Dr. Joy R. Hughes and Mr. Kenneth Lee Dr. Peter N. Stearns and Ms. Donna L. Kidd
April Brassard Carol Burbage James and Sue Christensen Roland and Victoria Fabia Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gerbracht Linda and Shelly Gersten Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gholz Zayd A. Hamid Linda and Harlan Harber Catie and Mark Hubbard Shirley A. Joyce David and Barbara Kilpatrick Michael and Linda Kostrzewa Christine Lange Stanley Lichtman and Paulette Lichtman-Panzer Alice and Matt Magelssen-Green Erica M. Nantais Emily Roudebush Terry Sarley Dana D. Semmes Bob and Pat Warakomsky Christopher M. Ward Joan R. White Sheila Woods
producer ($500 - $999) Helen and Bill Ackerman Mr. Rick Davis and Ms. Julie Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hamerschlag Ms. Mary Lechter and Mr. Kevin Murray Don and Sonja Palomaki Robert and Ida Portland William Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Kosmo Tatalias
performer ($200 - $499) John and Toni Acton Susan J. Aitel and Jonathan Goldman
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
School of Theater would like to thank the Friends of Theater for their ongoing support of our programs, especially their support of scholarships for our students. Please consider becoming a Friend and giving by logging onto our website https://theater.gmu.edu/give
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT At the place George Mason University occupies, we give greetings and thanksgivings to these Potomac River life sources, to the Doeg ancestors, who Virginia annihilated in violent campaigns while ripping their lands apart with the brutal system of African American enslavement, to the recognized Virginia tribes who have lovingly stewarded these lands for millennia including, the Rappahannock, Pamunkey, Upper Mattaponi, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Nansemond, Monacan, Mattaponi, Patawomeck, and Nottaway, past, present, and future, and to the Piscataway tribes, who have lived on both sides of the river from time immemorial.
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