Casting Call for "Beautiful The Carole King Musical"
"Beautiful The Carole King Musical" casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget. Additional info: AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: DANCE/MOVEMENT Will begin with a dance combination first. Please arrive dressed to move with proper footwear. COLD READ A monologue will be provided to you at your audition. A memorized monologue is not requested. SONG Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the show (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) of the character that you wish to be considered for. **Those wishing to audition for Carole King, please prepare 32 bars of: “So Far Away”, “Beautiful”, or “I Feel the Earth Move” ON THE PIANO. (It does not have to be perfect, just show what you’ve got!) **Those wishing to audition for Barry Mann, please prepare 32 bars of: “Walking in the Rain” or “We Gotta Get Out” ON THE PIANO or GUITAR. (Piano and guitar are a plus.) All callbacks will be held in-person and are by invitation only. Tech Week (Mandatory): February 7th - February 12th Performances: February 13th - February 16th If you are interested, please apply.
22 roles
Eb3 - Eb5 vocal range. 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.
D3 - A4 vocal range Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more.
G3 - E5 vocal range 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 likable.
C3 - A4 vocal range A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likable.
A2 - C#4 vocal range 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.
Carole’s 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.
A#3 - G#4 vocal range A singer-songwriter.
A musician.
G#3 - D5 vocal range A singer.
G3 - C5 vocal range A singer.
A record producer and music executive.
C3 - C4 vocal range A singer.
B2 - Eb5 vocal range Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
B2 - C5 vocal range Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
G3 - Db5 vocal range Member of pop group The Shirelles.
G3 - D5 vocal range Member of pop group The Shirelles.
F2 - G4 vocal range Part of The Righteous Brothers duo.
F3 - F5 vocal range Part of The Righteous Brothers duo.
B3 - Db5 vocal range
Don Kirshner's secretary.
Carole King's childhood friend.
Bb3 - E5 vocal range A pop singer.
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