About 9 to 5 The Musical

Valley Musical Theatre is proud to present this year's summer musical theatre hit, "9 to 5 the Musical" with 10 shows performing from July 7-22nd at the Morgan Performing Arts Center (400 E. First Ave).

This musical adaptation of the iconic film, 9 to 5 is an undeniably upbeat show about friendship, standing up for what's right, and making a change. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss.

In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick and directed by Kelle Vandenberg, this hilarious spin on women's equality will leave you hanging from the edge of your seat.

Vandenberg last directed VMT's Cabernet Cabaret, "The Books of Broadway" and had this to say about directing "9 to 5", "when we first talked about selecting this show as part of the season, I began to slowly sing the opening number, 9 to 5. I hadn't heard the song in decades, but I knew every word. It was a part of my culture and as a teen growing up in 1979, I was deeply influenced by everything going on around me. Women's rights, gas lines, potential war with Iran, and aerobics, or as we knew it, slimnastics. I wanted to tell this story using honesty and humor. I am honored to tell our history as women trying to fight for our place in the working world."

At Valley Musical Theatre, we are proud of the amazing talent in our community and are pleased to share it with you.

Show rating: PG-13. Adult language, adult subject matter.

This show is funded in part with a 2023 grant from the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

We would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support:

Performance Night Sponsor: Kittitas Valley Healthcare
Production Sponsors
- Costumes: Model Ke Cleaners
- Hair & Makeup: Bluestone Academy
Community Sponsors
- Sherman Williams Paint
- Jerrol's

Valley Musical Theatre

We've partnered with several restaurants and hotels in the area (more being added weekly) that have offered special pricing during our performance dates, custom menu items inspired by the show and even “stay and see a play” packages. Check out these opportunities and turn this into a full weekend experience of your own!

HOTELS

Check a list of local places to stay at MyEllensburg.com
Hotel Windrow: Enjoy their “Evening in Ellensburg” package - which includes an overnight stay, two tickets to 9 to 5 the Musical, and two drink tickets at the Elks Kitchen & Wine Bar

RESTAURANTS

Pearl Bar & Grill - Ask about our special show-themed cocktail the “F. Hart Jr.”
The Mule - show your ticket stub (or e-ticket) and receive 25% off an appetizer.

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ABOUT VALLEY MUSICAL THEATRE

Valley Musical Theatre was established in 1999. We strive to bring quality live musical theater to the Kittitas Valley area, providing talented area residents of all ages with opportunities for performance and artistic growth in a positive, supportive environment.

Read more about our exciting news - our name is changing this year to Valley Theatre Company! Read about it in our July e-newsletter, Voice of the Valley.

In a typical year, we produce 3-4 shows, and 1-2 smaller events.

GET INVOLVED!

If you are interested in being involved in a future production on stage or backstage, make sure you fill out a volunteer form and get on our mailing list!

ANNOUNCING THE 2023-2024 SEASON

Cabernet Cabaret Dinner Theatre
Carefully Taught: Broadway Masters Pass the Torch
Friday October 20 & Saturday October 21, 2023
Hotel Windrow, Elks Ballroom
Auditions: September 2023

Join us for an evening of hit songs from Broadway legends Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim, and the modern composers who were mentored by Sondheim: Lin Manuel-Miranda, Jonathan Larson, Jason Robert Brown, Tom Kitt, Stephen Flaherty, and Adam Guettel. From South Pacific to Into the Woods to Ragtime and Rent, you can see the inspiration, musical technique and craft that has been handed down from mentor to next generation of musical composers.

Only one weekend, only three shows, and seats are limited to about 90 per performance. Friday, October 20 at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, October 21 at 1:30 PM are show only tickets, and Saturday, October 21 at 6:00 PM is Valley Musical Theatre’s annual gala and dinner theatre performance. This is the event of the season, and we’ve sold out two years running so get your tickets early!

Enjoy a delectable dinner, complimentary wine, and be entertained with songs from some of your favorite musicals, and participate in a silent auction to support Valley Musical Theatre and its 2024 Season. Carefully Taught features song selections from Hamilton, Tick, Tick...Boom!, Anastasia, Songs for a New World, Company, Follies Carousel, Showboat, and more!

4th Annual - Noel: the Heart of Christmas
Arranged by Jill Whitman, and Directed by Hal Ott
Thanksgiving Weekend (November 24 & 25) - Part of the Moments to Remember celebration
Hotel Windrow
Auditions: Late October - for poetry readers (script-in-hand performance)

Enjoy a quartet of harps, flute and viola serenading with celtic Christmas music interspersed with dramatic poetry readings. Slow down, pause, and remind yourself of what this season is truly about. Put aside your cares and worries and enjoy this heartfelt tribute to the season.

Ending off Ellensburg's Moments to Remember celebration, this one-hour Christmas themed show features music and poetry performed by local Washington musicians and actors. It's the perfect event to invite friends and family who are visiting for Thanksgiving weekend. Shop local on Plaid Friday, see the tree lighting ceremony and the dance performances downtown and then walk over to Hotel Windrow, get a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy a show for the whole family.

VTC Winter Play Production:
The Odd Couple
February 2 - 10, 2024
The Ramsay Ballroom

Neil Simon is know as “the father of modern comedy” and his classic work, The Odd Couple is considered by many as the finest stage comedy ever written. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates– one divorced and one estranged and neither quite sure why their marriages fell apart – move in together to save money for alimony and suddenly discover they’re having the same conflicts and fights they had in their marriages.
Non-musical. Roles for 6 men, 2 women. Looking for actors, and crew roles.

AUDITIONS: Early December.

VTC Rising Stars Production:
The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood
May 10 - 18, 2024
The Ramsay Ballroom

A frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic tale of Robin Hood. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress; an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull's-eye; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured "Town's Guy" who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not. Combine them and you've got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won't soon forget!

AUDITIONS: March 2024. Open to 6th - 8th grade students.

VTC Summer Production
Anastasia: The Musical
July 11 - 20, 2024
Morgan Performing Arts Center

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

AUDITIONS: April 2024

COVID-19 HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FOR THEATRE PATRONS

If you are running a fever or feel sick in any way, we ask that you please stay home for the safety of everybody else. Please see ticketing page for exchange/refund policies.

Per current state guidelines, masks are optional, but encouraged if you feel you are in a higher risk category. Seating is general versus reserved and we encourage you to sit in groups that you feel comfortable with. We will have masks available at the box office for those who do not have them but would like one.