Performers Needed for "Beautiful the Carole King Musical"
Auditions for “Beautiful the Carole King Musical”. Looking for cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Beautiful the Carole King Musical tells the story of Carole King’s life and career from pitching her first song as a teenager to record producer Don Kirshner to the release of her famous solo album Tapestry in 1971 at 30 years old. It also tells of her strained relationship with her husband and co-songwriter Gerry Goffin as he struggles with depression and infidelity, her close friendship and rivalry with songwriting team Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, and features many of their amazing songs that were recorded by artists such as The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Righteous Brothers, and so on. It is a musical jampacked with hits from the 1960s. Rate: This is a volunteer opportunity. Additional info: Please bring 32 bars of a song in the style of the show or a 1960s folk/pop song (sheet music or tracks, no a cappella). Be prepared to learn a dance combination and do cold readings from the script. Bring a headshot and resume if you have them. Please note that these roles are based on real-life people. Directors highly encourage actresses auditioning for Carole King to listen to some of Carole’s recordings to learn her singing style. *People auditioning for Carole or Barry may be asked to play piano/guitar at callbacks. Possible callbacks on 19th of November. All roles are open, and directors will need a diverse cast for this show. Please note that these roles are based on real-life people. Rehearsal will begin around December 10th, 2024. Shows run February 7th - 23rd for 11 performances. If you are interested, please apply.
18 roles
(To play ages 16-30). An aspiring singer/songwriter. 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. Seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice. Ability to play piano preferred. Mezzo-soprano.
Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. An ambitious artist always striving for more while suffering from increasing manic depression. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor.
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with composer Barry Mann. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Mezzo-alto.
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with lyricist Cynthia Weil. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a great voice. Must be a strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing. Ability to play guitar preferred.
An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Seeking a strong, witty actor. Sings briefly in one number.
Carole’s Brooklyn Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Seeking a strong actress. Non singing role. Ability to play piano preferred.
A singer songwriter. Tenor. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
A singer songwriter. Baritone/Bass. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Carole’s childhood friend and other roles. Mezzo-Soprano. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
A singer and other roles. Mezzo-alto. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
A singer songwriter. Tenor. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles. A soloist in a club that sings “Uptown”. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles, and Don Kirshner’s secretary. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles and soloist who sings “One Fine Day”. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Pop Singer of “Locomotion”. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles and must be good at harmonies and able to dance.
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