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Seeking Performers for Upcoming 2023 Season Shows

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 214406Exp: 2/10/2023
online audition
Description:

The company is currently holding auditions for their 2023 season shows and seeking talented individuals. Please refer to the provided information for more details. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Summer repertory shows: "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" "Pirates of Penzance" "Something Rotten" Also seeking singers/actors/musicians of all types for the 6-week fall show Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver. Additional info: All cast actors are in all 3 shows. This is a 14-week contract. Rehearsals begin May 22, 2023, and the contract ends August 27, 2023. Almost Heaven is a separate contract from the summer repertory shows. Rehearsals begin August 21, 2023, and the contract ends October 1, 2023. When applying, please include your picture/resume, and video links. Please send a video of your singing/acting skills that you deem highlights your musical theatre abilities. Please also send a dance reel if available. The tap dance reel is especially appreciated. The casting team will reach out via the contact information you have provided to set up an in-person callback for either Feb. 11 & 12. If needed the team may do some callbacks on Friday, Feb. 10th. the team will send you all the links you need to prepare for the callbacks as well as the time and location. You must attend the callback in person. No callbacks will take place via video.

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43 roles

Carole KingFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An aspiring singer/songwriter; a unique, appealing, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn; talented, good-natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations; a reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music; seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice. "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Cynthia WeilFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry; Carole's best friend, she is sophisticated, smart, and chic with a quick wit; although self-confident, and at times sarcastic, she is also likable; seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Gerry GoffinMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Carole's boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband; he is smoldering, dark, and handsome with a rebel vibe; although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured; an ambitious artist always striving for more; seeking a strong actor who sings well; baritone/tenor. "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Barry MannMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia, he is good-natured, handsome, and neurotic; ambitious, but appealing and likable; seeking a strong comedic actor with a great voice; must be a strong high tenor comfortable with pop and rock style singing. "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Don KirshnerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Music publisher, talent manager and songwriter. Mentor to Carole King. "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Genie KleinFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Carole King's worried, protective mother. "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Neil SedakaMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Little EvaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Janelle WoodsFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Marilyn WaldMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Don KirshnerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

Lou AdlerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

The DriftersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

The ShirellesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

The Righteous BrothersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Beautiful-The Carole King Musica"

FredericMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A member of the Pirates. He is unaffected and possesses and unselfconscious sex appeal. Youthful, genuine and innocent. Vocal range: strong, legit(ish) tenor full voice up to Bb. "The Pirates of Penzance"

The Pirate KingMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader of the pirates. Despite his sharp and loud bark, he is actually a whole-hearted romantic with a soft bite. A handsome man typically found with an open shirt and wind in his hair. Vocal range: legit(ish) baritone. "The Pirates of Penzance"

Major General StanleyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A father with many daughters. He resembles a male Queen Victoria in his sensibilities. Possesses kindness, warmth, and good-humor. The love for his daughters is undeniable. Vocal range: character baritenor. "The Pirates of Penzance"

Police SargentMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader of the police. He is Groucho Marx-esque and uncomfortably clumsy. Though their duty to protect is clear, the Seargeant and his police are more accustomed to fear and hide. Vocal range: baritenor. "The Pirates of Penzance"

MabelFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Daughter of the Major-General, she is a classic beauty. An astute young woman, she is sympathetic in nature. She and Frederic fall in love. Vocal range: legit(ish) soprano with some coloratura. Easy high Cs & Ds. "The Pirates of Penzance"

RuthFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Frederic's lifelong nanny. Sneaky. She is attractive enough for her age but cares very little about such things. She wants nothing more than to see Frederic happy, healthy, and by her side. Vocal range: legit(ish) mezzo. "The Pirates of Penzance"

DaughtersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "The Pirates of Penzance"

EdithFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "The Pirates of Penzance"

KateFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "The Pirates of Penzance"

PiratesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "The Pirates of Penzance"

SamuelMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "The Pirates of Penzance"

PolicementMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "The Pirates of Penzance"

Nick BottomMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel's older brother "Something Rotten"

Nigel BottomMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick's sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. "Something Rotten"

NostradamusMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A soothsayer. A strong comedic song & dance man. "Something Rotten"

ShakespeareMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. "Something Rotten"

BeaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick's wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. "Something Rotten"

PortiaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. "Something Rotten"

Brother JeremiahMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick & Nigel's plays are sinful. "Something Rotten"

MinstrelMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

TroupeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

Lord ClaphamMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

ShylockMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

ServantsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

CrowdBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

ChorusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble "Something Rotten"

Talent for "Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver"Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Seeking 6 performers (3 men, 3 women)-all strong singer/actor/performers. Must be strong interpreters of pop/country songs, plus good musicians to handle dense vocal harmonies. Possible guitarist, fiddle, etc, but not required.