9 to 5 the Musical

East Central College Theatre Department Presents 9 to 5 the Musical | Logo Design: Grace Austin, 2019

What an incredible experience it was to get to work with the cast, crew, and band of East Central College’s production of 9 to 5 the Musical!!! Performances took place from February 20-23, 2020 in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center at East Central College. Scroll down for some wonderful memories!

The incredible company of ECC’s 9-5 the Musical in rehearsal. PC: Michail Ratcliff — The incredible company of ECC’s *9-5 the Musical* in rehearsal. PC: Michail Ratcliff

The amazing band of ECC’s 9-5 the Musical! PC: Grace Austin

The phenomenal crew of ECC’s 9-5 the Musical! PC: Sylvia Sellers — The phenomenal crew of ECC’s *9-5 the Musical*! PC: Sylvia Sellers

The forces of awesomeness united: the cast, crew, and band of ECC’s 9-5 the Musical! PC: Grace Austin — The forces of awesomeness united: the cast, crew, and band of ECC’s *9-5 the Musical*! PC: Grace Austin

Our brilliant director, Grace Austin! PC: Michail Ratliff

Show Photos by the amazing Julie Merkle!

"Change It"

Background: Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

Foreground, L-R: Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly, Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes, and Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead.

PC: Julie Merkle

"One of the Boys"

Background: Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

Center: Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead.

PC: Julie Merkle

Doralee

Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Heart to Hart"

Crystal Pratt as Roz Keith.

PC: Julie Merkle

"9 to 5"

L-R: Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead and Donovan Counts as Josh Newstead.

PC: Julie Merkle

"9 to 5"

L-R: Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes and Jonathan Robertson as Dwayne Rhodes.

PC: Julie Merkle

"9 to 5"

L-R: Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes and Jonathan Robertson as Dwayne Rhodes.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Back to Work!"

Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

PC: Julie Merkle

Franklin Hart

Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Here for You"

Background: Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

Foreground:, Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart.

PC: Julie Merkle

The Harts

L-R: Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart and Jessie Patterson as Missy Hart.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Backwoods Barbie"

Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Dance of Death"

L-R: Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly and Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart

PC: Julie Merkle

"Cowgirl's Revenge"

Background: Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

Foreground, L-R: Jonathan Robertson as Dwayne Rhodes, Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes, and Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Potion Notion"

Background: Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

Foreground, Center: Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Potion Notion"

Center, L-R: Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart and Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead.

PC: Julie Merkle

"I Killed the Boss!"

L-R: Aidan Gildehaus as the Doctor, Sam Holland as the Cop, Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead, Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes, and Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Shine Like the Sun"

L-R: Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead, Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart, Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly, and Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Shine Like the Sun"

L-R: Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly, Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead, Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes, and Chad Greife-Wetenhall as Franklin Hart.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Change It"

Background: Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

Foreground, L-R: Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead, Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes, and Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Let Love Grow"

Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead and Isaac Corum as Joe.

PC: Julie Merkle

Behind-the-Scenes Photos!

Music Photos!

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Music Director Holly Barber working with the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Jasmine Derhammer and Brittany Losh in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Aidan Gildehaus and Sebastian Montowine in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: Schuyler Condon and Sebastian Montowine in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Russell Pinnell in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Zack Kimker, Schuyler Condon, and Sam Holland in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: The cast of 9-5 the Musical in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead with the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: Music Director Holly Barber working with the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: The cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Andrew Utz and Jonathan Robertson in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: The cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: The cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: Carol Buescher and the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Anna Marie Sampson and Abby Shallin in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: Andrew Utz and Jonathan Robertson with the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: The company of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: The cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: The cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

12.9.19: Music Director Holly Barber working with the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal Shots!

12.9.19: Music Director Holly Barber working with the cast of 9-5 in vocal rehearsal!

PC: Michail Ratcliff

Rehearsal shots!

2.10.20: First full run-through in the auditorium with some of the band sitting in!

PC: Grace Austin

Dress rehearsal in the pit on 2.17.20!

PC: Laurie Oyer

The conductor's roost in the pit!

PC: Laurie Oyer

9-5 Band in the Pit!

2.18.20 Most of the 9-5 Band in the pit!

PC: Jasmine Derhammer

Holly in the pit on 2.18.20!

Look over her shoulder to see one of the monitors the cast watches for cues!

PC: Laurie Oyer

9-5 Band!

2.20.20: The 9-5 Band after a wonderful opening night performance!

L-R, Back Row: Paul Hermanson on Trumpet, Colton Johnson on Drums, Linda Rice on Reed 2, and Jordan Epperson on Trombone.

L-R, Front Row: Laurie Oyer on Keys 2, John Phillips on Reed 1, Adam Burton on Bass, Holly Barber, Music Director, Matt Kauzlarich on Keys 1, Mike Tice on Guitar.

PC: Brittany Brandt

9-5 Band with ECC President Jon Bauer!

Pit Attire Theme for the day: Favorite Missouri Sports Team

PC: Grace Austin

Conductor's score before the final show...

PC: Holly Barber

...and after! :-)

PC: Holly Barber

Holly Parton makes a surprise appearance for our closing show!

PC: Holly Barber

Rebecca Lea Evans as Doralee Rhodes

PC: Julie Merkle

Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead

Tara Steffens as Violet Newstead.

PC: Julie Merkle

Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly

Brittany Losh as Judy Bernly (with Music Director Holly Barber on the monitor in the background!)

PC: Julie Merkle

Company Members

Sam Holland and Schuyler Condon.

PC: Julie Merkle

"Dance of Death"

Company of East Central College’s Production of 9-5 the Musical

PC: Julie Merkle

"Heart to Hart"

Rita Bub and other company members of 9-5 the Musical.

PC: Julie Merkle

Flying Lesson!

2.12.20: Chad and the flying crew get a flying lesson from On the Fly Productions!

L-R: Robby, Tara, Sebastian, Chad, On the Fly Rep, and Brittany.

PC: Grace Austin