"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" Needs Equity Actors
Seeking Equity actors for roles in 2023 -24 Season show "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical". Please see the breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep. $1008 weekly minimum (LORT B). $739 weekly minimum (LORT D). Additional info: Audition break: 1:00-2:00pm. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. PREPARATION: Bring a headshot and resume stapled together and trimmed to size. For MUSICALS - Please prepare a song in the style of the show or from the show/role you are interested in and bring your own music for the accompanist. For PLAYS - Please prepare two contrasting monologues. Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. Holding/Audition room information: The audition room can accommodate no more than 28 individuals at a time. The holding room can accommodate no more than 80 individuals at a time. All roles will be understudied. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL" LORT B Contract Mainstage Theatre FIRST REHEARSAL: August 10th, 2023 OPENING: September 8th, 2023 CLOSING: October 15th, 2023
6 roles
Female identifying, 18+ to play ages 16-29. An aspiring singer/songwriter with a powerful, distinctive voice. A unique, appealing, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Mezzo/Soprano belt.
Male Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. 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. Baritone/tenor.
Female Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Has strong comedic timing. Mezzo-Soprano belt.
Male Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing, and neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. High pop/rock tenor.
Male Identifying. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic, force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.
Female Identifying. Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. This is a non-singing role.
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