"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" Seeking Performers
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical", looking for performers of all backgrounds. See more details below. About the project: Before she was hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, a spunky young songwriter from Brooklyn. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes audiences through her journey from writing chart-topping hits for others to her own trailblazing success with Tapestry. Rate: Stipends are available for select roles. Additional info: Tech Week: July 12–16, 2026 (evenings, with some Sat sessions) Performance Dates: July 17–26, 2026 Evening performances: July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 PM Matinee performances: July 19, 25, 26 at 2:00 PM Rehearsals Begin: Week of May 11, 2026 (Mon–Thu evenings, Sat morning/afternoon; schedule varies by role) Callbacks: Invitations sent by April 22, 2026 If interested, submit your application. Submit a video (32 bars / 60–90 seconds) of a pop-rock or musical theatre song in the style of the show (accompaniment required; no a cappella; singing from the show is not preferred) Submit a dramatic reading from the audition sides Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and include the link in your.
19 role s
(Born Carol Klein) - $350 stipend An aspiring singer/songwriter going from schoolgirl to superstar. An unassuming, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Seeking a powerful, distinctive voice that can replicate Carole King’s. Needs to convincingly act as if she is playing the piano, making piano skills necessary. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (G3–E5)
$200 Stipend Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Magnetic personality, appealing, passionate, ambitious and sympathetic. Seeking an actor with a wide range of emotions and is a strong singer. Vocal Range: Baritone (B2–A4)
$200 Stipend Carole’s best friend and fellow songwriter. She is sophisticated, smart, chic, likable, with a quick wit and comic timing. She and Barry Mann form the other half of the famous songwriting duo who are both rivals and friends to Carole and Gerry. Seeking a strong singer who can belt. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (E3–E5)
$200 Stipend Cynthia’s songwriting partner (and eventual husband). He is good natured, appealing, endearing and a hypochondriac. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a strong voice. Vocal Range: Tenor (C3–A4)
$200 Stipend each Smooth 4-person male soul / R&B group
$200 Stipend each Glamorous 4-person girl soul group
An influential music publisher and producer. Smart, authoritative, and a mentor to the young songwriters. Seeking a strong actor. Mostly speaking role; occasionally joins ensemble. Vocal Range: Baritone (A2–C4)
Carole’s strong-willed, practical, Jewish mother. A realist who’s both protective and proud of her daughter. Provides humor and grounded wisdom. Mostly speaking role; occasionally joins ensemble. Vocal Range: Alto (G3–C5)
Featured Ensemble Soul / pop / R&B singer (may also be in The Shirelle’s)
Singing duo
A pop singer in the 1960s
American record and film producer
American singer, songwriter, and pianist
American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s
A fictional singer
Don Kirshner’s secretary (fictional)
Carole’s childhood friend (fictional)
A stage manager (fictional)
Music executives, recording artists, stagehands, concert goers, announcers. Understudies and swings WILL be cast from the ensemble.
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