Novato Theater Company

Name: Novato Theater Company
Address: 5420 Nave Drive (Suite C), Novato, CA, 94949, US
Telephone: +14158834498
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Novato Theater Company

105-year-old, award winning, professionally oriented, fully volunteer community theater company

09/25/2025

Novato Theater Company Announces Auditions for
SKIN OF OUR TEETH
By Thorton Wilder
Directed by Nic Moore

All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
This is a no pay and non-AEA production.

Please submit form, headshot & resumé to:
[email protected]

For questions please contact Marilyn Izdebski:
[email protected]

Audition form available at:
www.novatotheatercompany.org

Audition materials available on NTC website.

Auditions
October 14, 2025 6:00-9:00pm
at the Novato Theater Company
5420 Nave Drive, Novato, 94949

Callbacks by invitation on Saturday, October 18, 2025 12:00-5:00pm
at the Novato Theater Company
5420 Nave Drive, Novato, 94949

Performances: January 22-February 15, 2026

Rehearsals Begin November 23, 2025
For more info and character breakdown please go to:
www.novatotheatercompany.org

09/23/2025

“Novato Theater Company’s production is a glowing example of just how good a community theater production can be.” --Barry Willis, Marin Independent Journal

This weekend’s performances will include a special treat: Larry Williams (our amazing director!) is stepping in for Pat Barr as Mr. Franklin Hart, Jr!

You don’t want miss this great show! Join the fun at the Novato Theater Company!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

09/21/2025

9 TO 5: “Director Larry Williams keeps the pace brisk and the tone fresh. He balances the broad comedy with just enough heart so the characters never become caricatures. Choreographer Marilyn Izdebski’s dance sparkle with energy and humor, while Nick Brown’s music direction ensures the powerhouse score fills the intimate Novato space with Dolly Parton joy.”
--Joe Cillo, For All Events

You don’t want miss this great show! Join the fun at the Novato Theater Company!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo: Pat Barr as Franklin Hart, Jr.! Photo by Kara Schutz

09/19/2025

9 TO 5 OPENS TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 19! You don’t want miss this great show! Join the fun at the Novato Theater Company!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo: Bethany Cox as Doralee! Photo by Kara Schutz

09/18/2025

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 9 TO 5 PREVIEW IS TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 18! Don’t miss this great show! Join the fun at the Novato Theater Company!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo:
Left to right: Lauren Sutton-Beattie (Judy) and Andee Thorpe (Violet). Photo by Kara Schutz

09/17/2025

9 TO 5 PREVIEW is tomorrow night, Saturday, September 18! Don’t miss this great show! Join the fun at the Novato Theater Company!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo:
Left to right: Anthony Evans (Dwayne), Andee Thorpe (Violet) and Nick Kealy (Joe). Photo by Kara Schutz

09/16/2025

9 TO 5 opens Friday, September 19! Don’t miss this great show and join the fun at the Novato Theater Company! You can also come to Preview on September 18th!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo:
Left to right: Bethany Cox (Doralee), Lauren Sutton-Beattie (Judy) and Andee Thorpe (Violet). Photo by Kara Schutz

09/15/2025

9 TO 5 opens this week! Make those reservations and join the fun at the Novato Theater Company! Previews is September 18, and opening is on September 19!!!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and, set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo:
Left to right: Bethany Cox (Doralee), Andee Thorpe (Violet) and Lauren Sutton-Beattie (Judy)

09/14/2025

Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 previews on September 18 and opens on September 19 at the Novato Theater Company! It’s time to buy your tickets!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and, set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo:
Left to right: Bethany Cox (Doralee), Andee Thorpe (Violet) and Lauren Sutton-Beattie (Judy)

09/10/2025

Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 previews on September 18 and opens on September 19 at the Novato Theater Company! Get your tickets now-you don't want to miss it!

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie and, set in the late 1970s, tells the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Photo:
Left to right: Bethany Cox (Doralee), Andee Thorpe (Violet) and Lauren Sutton-Beattie (Judy)

09/09/2025

MEET THE DIRECTOR OF DOLLY PARTON’S 9 TO 5 at NTC!

Larry Williams is pleased to be back at Novato Theater Company and thrilled to be working with such a talented cast and crew on 9 to 5. Larry’s latest stage time was in the roles of Lawrence Jameson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Sonoma Arts Live and JD in Escape to Margaritaville at 6th Street Playhouse, which he also co-directed. Some of Larry’s directing credits at Novato include Spamalot and The Fantasticks. Some of Larry’s directing credits at other companies include Rumors, Young Frankenstein, Lend Me a Tenor, Guys and Dolls, Christmas Story the Musical, Dames at Sea, and The 39 Steps. NTC is thrilled to have Larry at the helm of this amazing show!

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

09/07/2025

MEET THE CAST OF DOLLY PARTON’S 9 TO 5 at NTC!

Shari Clover plays the Doctor, the New Employee and Ensemble and all with panache! Shari is a retired lab scientist who came to the NTC family in 2008. She’s performed in many of NTC’s musicals (Urinetown, Chorus Line, Tommy, to name a few). She’s even done a few non-musicals. Most recently, she got to be an Ancestor in The Addams Family Musical. 9 to 5 The Musical promises to be thrilling and exciting!

Directed by Larry Williams & choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Musical Direction by Nick Brown, 9 TO 5 runs September 18-October 12, 2025.

Information and tickets at https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/2025-9-to-5-the-musical

Address

5420 Nave Drive (Suite C)
Novato, CA
94949

Telephone

+14158834498

Website

http://www.novatotheatercompany.org/

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