The IHS Drama Department is over the moon to present its spring musical, 9 to 5: The Musical by Patricia Resnick! 9 to 5 includes the classic Dolly Parton hit song “9 to 5” as well as dozens of original pop-country tunes made for the stage adaptation. With humor, ’70s charm, and a whole lot of heart, 9 to 5 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for high schoolers and their families alike.
The IHS production of 9 to 5 is directed by Gabriella da Silva Carr, with choreography created by Meghan Omohondro, costume design by Elizabeth Kitney, and technical support by Steve Brookhouse. The pit director of the show is Jonathan Aldave, and the accompanist is Ben Coddington. Katy Holloway ’26, Quill Corbett ’26, and Madeline Tindall ’27 make up the stage management team, and former IHS Drama member Mars Beirle ’25 is the show’s production assistant.
Rehearsals kicked off in mid-January, and the small but mighty cast has been working diligently to bring the show to life. The cast is comprised of students from all grade levels and all experience levels—some students are veteran performers, while for others, 9 to 5 is their first musical. From solo music rehearsals to full-cast dance sessions, each day has encouraged every member of the cast to bring strong vocals and energy. “I love being in something fun with my friends,” said cast member Essence Lockett ’28, highlighting the joy and community of rehearsals.
9 to 5 will open on Friday, April 17, with performances at 7 pm on April 17, 2 pm and 7 pm on April 18, and 2 pm on April 19. It is a double-cast production; the “Jolene” cast will take the stage on April 17 at 7 pm and April 18 at 2 pm, and the “I Will Always Love You” cast will perform on April 18 at 7 pm and April 19 at 2 pm (see the table below for the breakdown of double-cast roles). All other roles are single-cast.
| Role: | “Jolene” Cast April 17 at 7 pm April 18 at 2 pm | “I Will Always Love You” Cast April 18 at 7 pm April 19 at 2 pm |
| Violet | Lex Ward ’26 | Zadie Wang ’26 |
| Judy | Tanis Vazquezcuba ’27 | Lila Holmes ’26 |
| Doralee | Essence Lockett ’28 | Eloise Holland ’28 |
| Roz | Meara Pollock ’27 | Fiona Batten ’28 |
All performances will take place in Ithaca High School’s Kulp Auditorium (1401 North Cayuga Street). Tickets are ten dollars for students and twelve dollars for adults, and they are available for purchase via CheddarUp. ICSD staff receive a complimentary ticket.
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