BEAUTIFUL Equity Principal Auditions - Stephen Sondheim Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Thursday, August 6, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
$1861/week

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 519
519 8th Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY
12th floor studio F

Seeking
Equity actor/singers for possible replacements of various roles in the currently running Broadway production.

See breakdown for more.

Preparation
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (1950’s/1960’s popular music). Songs by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann are accepted. A pianist will be provided. No theatre music please. No a cappella auditions.

Please bring a picture/resume to auditions

Other Dates
Currently running on Broadway

Also
ECC/Dancers 7/20 at AEA, 9:30am men, 2pm women
ECC/Singers 7/21 at AEA, 9:30am men, 2pm women

Personnel
Carole King & Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Music & Lyrics
Douglas McGrath, Book
Marc Bruni, Director
Jason Howland, Musical Dir
Josh Prince, Choreographer
Stephen Kopel, Casting

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

SEEKING:

CAROLE KING
Must believably 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 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.

GERRY GOFFIN
Must believably play late teens-late 20s. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor.

CYNTHIA WEIL
Must believably play late teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident, & at times sarcastic, she is also likeable. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt.

BARRY MANN
Must believably play late teens-late 20s. 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.

DONNIE KIRSCHNER
Early 30s-Early 40s. 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.

GENIE
40s-50s. 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.