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9 to 5

June 3rd – August 21

Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick

“What a way to make a living!” Coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee think they have nothing in common, but when the Boss makes life unbearable, these three ladies join forces to live out their wildest fantasy – and change the world! With a toe-tapping score by the one-and-only Dolly Parton, you’ll never look at going to work the same way again.

9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Barter Theatre is partially funded by:

This project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 

A special thanks to the Town of Abingdon, Washington County, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation for their support.

Watch Zoë Velling sing "Get Out and Stay Out"!

Barter Connects: 9 to 5

Tuesday, July 19th, after 2pm show, Gilliam Mainstage

Join us for a discussion about the impact of 9 to 5 - the film, the movement, the play - on the culture of women in the workforce and how it still resonates today. 

Barter Connects are events designed to provide context and community surrounding Barter productions by offering informal gatherings where you can interact with both artists and audiences alike. Come on out and join us for these free and fun events!

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