Overview
High Note: G4
Low Note: C3
Analysis
Hart is president of Consolidated Industries. He is a sexist pig, who either snubs or lusts after the women working there. He pursues Doralee, groping her and tricking her into going away with him to fake conferences. He is hated by most of the women at Consolidated, apart
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Editor Picks & Commentary
Franklin Hart is the antagonist of 9 to 5, but he works best when played as a believable, self-important executive rather than a mustache-twirling villain. In an audition, focus on his entitlement and insecurity rather than outright cruelty. Franklin genuinely believes he deserves his position and authority, and that blind confidence fuels both his sexism and his comedic downfall. The humor lands strongest when he takes himself completely seriously. Avoid playing him as knowingly sleazy;
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