Auditions for Musical "Beautiful:The Carol King "

CAROLE KING Mezzo/Belter (Eb3-Eb5]) An aspiring singer/songwriter. A Unique, appealing, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, and unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Seeking a strong actor with great vocal command. Participates in scenes of intimacy which include stage-kissing. Piano proficiency is a plus but not required

GERRY GOFFIN To play ages teens to late 20% Baritone/Tenor [03-A4]] Carole's boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark, and handsome with rebellious energy. While attractive, he is innately sympathetic and wounded with a tortured spirit. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Participates in scenes of intimacy which include stage-kissing. Character appears shirtless. These moments are intentional and story-driven

To play ages teens to late 20s, Mezzo/Belter [B3-05]) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with 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 a performer with strong comic timing and powerful voice. Participates in scenes of intimacy which include stage-kissing

To play ages teens to late 20s, Pop/Rock Tenor [C3-A4]) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia Weil. He is good natured, appealing, and neurotic. He maintains his likability despite his ambition. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a powerful voice. Must be comfortable with pop/rock styles of singing. Participates in scenes of intimacy which include stage-kissing. Piano and Electric Guitar proficiency a plus but not required.

Bass/Baritone An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, it is evident he has a true affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker who leaves the bulk of the singing to the professionals.

Non-Singing Role Carole King’s 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. A meddlesome presence at times, but often the emotional heart of her household.

Alto/Mezzo-Soprano [G#3-D5] Popular singer and object of another’s affections, she is ever talented and glamorous. Featured Song: “One Fine Day.”

Alto/Mezzo [G3-C5] A demo singer in the offices at 1650 Broadway, she gets caught in the middle of a conflict between two of her co-workers with foundation-shaking results. Costuming for this role may include a negligee or similar type dressing gown.

Mezzo/Belt [B3-E5] Carole and Gerry’s babysitter while they start building their catalogue. Finds herself in the right place at the right time. Seeking a charismatic performer with a powerful voice. Featured Song: “The Locomotion”

Non-singing Role Secretary to Donny Kirschner and general manager of the goings on around 1650 Broadway. She is strictly professional and stands guard to keep the masses away from Mr. Kirschner’s door.

THE DRIFTER Lead Tenor [B2-Eb5]) The primary voice of The Drifters, a popular doo-wop group of the era. Seeking a performer with great stage presence and a powerful voice. Featured Songs include: “There Goes My Baby,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Up on the Roof,” and “On Broadway.

THE DRIFTER Tenor The tenor component of The Drifters’ sound. Seeking a performer with a strong voice and ability to blend harmonies. Featured Songs include: “There Goes My Baby,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Up on the Roof,” and “On Broadway.”

THE DRIFTER Baritone The baritone component of The Drifters’ sound. Seeking a performer with a strong voice and ability to blend harmonies. Featured Songs include: “There Goes My Baby,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Up on the Roof,” and “On Broadway.”

THE DRIFTER Bass The bass component of The Drifters’ sound. Seeking a performer with a strong voice and ability to blend harmonies. Featured Songs include: “There Goes My Baby,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Up on the Roof,” and “On Broadway.”

THE SHIRELLES Lead Mezzo [G3-Db5] The primary voice of The Shirelles, a pop group achieving great success at the time. Seeking a performer with great stage presence and a powerful voice. Featured Song: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”

THE SHIRELLES Soprano The soprano component of The Shirelles’ sound. Seeking a performer with a strong voice and ability to blend harmonies. Featured Song: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”

THE SHIRELLES Mezzo The mezzo component of The Shirelles’ sound. Seeking a performer with a strong voice and ability to blend harmonies. Featured Song: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”

THE SHIRELLES Alto The alto component of The Shirelles’ sound. Seeking a performer with a strong voice and ability to blend harmonies. Featured Song: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”

ENSEMBLE ROLE Non-Singing Carole’s classmate at Queen’s College. Accompanies her to her big audition at 1650 Broadway.

ENSEMBLE ROLE Non-Singing Musician working at The Bitter End. Takes an interest in Carole’s work, especially after reconnecting after some years.

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ENSEMBLE Featured Songs: “Oh, Carol!” and “I Go Ape”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “Splish Splash”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “Love Potion #9”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “Yakity Yak”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “Yakity Yak”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “Stupid Cupid”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “It Might as well Rain Until September”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling”

ENSEMBLE Featured Song: “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling”