Seeking Cast for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Main stage auditions for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical". In need of performers. See more info below. About the project: PLOT: 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: Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. There will be a dance call portion of Auditions. Please wear footwear you are comfortable dancing in if you are asked to stay and dance. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date: see the attachment. Callbacks will be by invitation only. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday September 27th at 8pm Sunday September 28th at 2pm Wednesday October 1st at 2pm Friday October 3rd at 8pm Saturday October 4th at 8pm Sunday October 5th at 2pm Saturday October 11th at 8pm Sunday October 12th at 2pm Saturday October 18th at 2pm Saturday October 18th at 8pm The Following are potential add-ons that should be treated as actual performances: Sunday September 28th at 6:30pm Wednesday October 1st at 10am Saturday October 4th at 2pm Sunday October 5th at 6:30pm Wednesday October 8th at 10am Wednesday October 8th at 2pm Thursday October 9th at 6:30pm Saturday October 11th at 2pm Friday October 17th at 8pm Sunday October 19th at 2pm Sunday October 19th at 6:30pm If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
(To play ages 16-29) 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. Seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice. Piano skills preferred but not required.
(To play late teens-late 20’s) Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. He is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor.
(To play late teens-late 20’s) 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. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing and a strong belt.
(To play late teens-late 20’s) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. 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.
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 actor. Non-singing role.
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. Seeking a strong actress. Non-singing role.
Four strong vocalists who can move well to portray the doo-wop group,The Drifters. Will also cover several ensemble features.
Four strong vocalists who can move well to portray the pop group, The Shirelles. Will also cover several ensemble features.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
Famous Musical Groups that Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry wrote for. ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
ENSEMBLE – Seeking a multi talented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus. The Drifters and Shirelles will cover several features within the ensemble, including Janelle Woods and Little Eva.
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