Dancers Needed For New Show "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
In need of actors who sing, and dance for the "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical". Review other details listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Synopsis: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The musical begins in 1959 when King arrives on Broadway at age 16 as a songwriter and follows her journey from schoolgirl to superstar. It includes her relationship with her husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin, their friendship with fellow songwriters Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, and her success as a solo artist. The musical features more than two dozen of King’s pop classics, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “One Fine Day”, “So Far Away”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, and “Natural Woman”. Additional info: Each auditionee is asked to prepare two songs (approximately 32 bars each) in the style of the show. You may sing selections from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals will take place at The Governor’s School for the Arts, beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024, and then move to The Sandler Center on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Public performances at the Sandler Center will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 8 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM. See the attachment for video audition details. When applying, please make an appointment.
18 roles
An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano (Eb3 – Eb5) Non-Dancing role
Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventually husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always looking for more. Must be able to play late teenager to early 30’s Vocal Range: Tenor (D3 – A4) Must be a good mover
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia Weil. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likable. Vocal Range: Tenor (C3 – A4) Must be a good mover
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likable. Piano skills a plus. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano (G3 – E5) Non-Dancing role
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. Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone (A2 – C#4) Dancing: Non-Dancing role
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. Non-Singing role Non-Dancing role
A singer/songwriter. Vocal Range: Tenor (A#3 – G#4) Non-Dancing role
A musician/guitarist. Kind natured. Non-Singing role Non-Dancing role
A pop singer from the 1960’s who performs “One Fine Day” Vocal Range: Alto (G#3 – D5) Must be a good mover
Pop singer from the 1960’s Vocal Range: Alto (G3 – C5) Must be a good mover
Pop singer from the 1960’s. Vocal Range: Alto (B3 – E5) Must be a good mover
Secretary to Don Kirschner. A tough New Yorker Non-Singing role Non-Dancing role
Influential record producer and business man Non-Singing role Non-Dancing role
1960’s teen idol Vocal Range: Baritone (C3-C4) Must be a good mover
Four members of the 1960’s doo-wop/R&B/soul group The Drifters Vocal Ranges: Baritone & Tenor (B2 – Eb5) Must be good movers
4 members of the popular girl’s group of the late 50’s and early 60’s. Famous for “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” Vocal Ranges: Mezzo-Soprano (G3 – D5) Must be good movers
2 members of the pop duo of the early 1960’s Age Ranges: Bass/Baritone (F2 – G4) and Tenor (F3 – F5) Must be good movers
Powerful singer Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (B3 – Db5)
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