BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL - Lawrenceville, GA EPA Aurora Theatre, Inc. | Lawrenceville, GA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, March 20, 2023
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (E)
Break 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
To set up an audition appointment please fill out the form at:
https://airtable.com/shr2HN1M89iFL6hi9 . If you are unable to attend the audition in person, please feel free to submit a video submission via:
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LOA
$680 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT)
Equity actors for roles in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL (See breakdown).
Local Lawrenceville actors are encouraged to attend.
UNDERSTUDY POLICY - Aurora Theatre employs strong understudies who are prepared to take on roles in the event of illness or film/TV conflicts for the main cast.
Please prepare the music and/or scene side for the role for which you’d like to be considered. The material may be found at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zb9lss9vq8vbkss /AABKr4FtKsrEhFJwkxryEPcpa?dl=0 .
Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Book by Douglas McGrath
Expected to Attend:
David Rosetti (Director and Choreographer) Ann-Carol Pence (Producing Artistic Director & Music Director)
Candy McClellan (Associate Director) Kari Twyman (Assistant Choreographer) Katie Chambers (Director of Production) Amy Duffy (Casting Associate)
First Rehearsal: July 18, 2023
Opening: August 17, 2023
Closing: September 10, 2023
Possible Extension: September 19, 2023
Performance Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. There will be a 10am performance on Wednesday August 23rd, 2023.
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Also auditioning Tuesday, March 21st from 5pm-7pm
Callbacks - Tuesday, March 21st from 7- 9:30pm
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 19
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 50
Carole King - *This role has been precast* - Female/Female Presenting, Age: 25-35, Voice Part. Mezzo Soprano (F3-F5), White. An ordinary girl from Brooklyn. An American songwriter/performer, Carole has been active from the 1960’s and regarded as the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century. Throughout the show we see her transform from a shy teenager into the confident woman who takes the plunge into becoming one of the most successful female singers of all time. Strong piano skills required. Non-dancing role.
Carole King (Understudy) Female Presenting Character, Age: 25-35, Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano (F3 -F5), White. An ordinary girl from Brooklyn. An American songwriter/performer Carole has been active from the 1960’s and regarded as the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century. Throughout the show we see her transform from a shy teenager into the confident woman who takes the plunge into becoming one of the most successful female singers of all time. Some piano skills are preferred, but not essential. Non-dancing role.
Gerry Goffin – Male Presenting Character, Age: 25-40, Voice Part: Tenor (C3-G4), White. Carole King’s first husband and song writing partner, writing lyrics to many of her early hits, such as Some Kind of Wonderful, :Take Good Care of My Baby and many others. Gerry proposes after Carole reveals she is pregnant with his baby, however, soon after begins having extramarital affairs with many other women due to an unhappiness in his early marriage, however he does care deeply for Carole. He’s a good guy, maybe a little brooding, who wants to do the right thing but gets lost along the way. Strong singer. Non-dancing role.
Cynthia Weil – Female Presenting Character, Age: 25-40, Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano (F3-E5), White. A lyricist working at the Brill Building, she and her song writing partner Barry Mann form a friendly rivalry with Carole and Gerry. She becomes one of Carole’s best friends and closest confidants and forms a flirtatious relationship with Barry though she is hesitant to start it knowing how he is with other women in the past. She’s quick of tongue, high in spirit and goes after what she wants. Strong singing/acting role. Some movement skills required.
Barry Mann – Male Presenting Character, Age: 25-40, Voice Part: Tenor (C3-A4), Any Ethnicity. A song writer working at the Brill building. Barry is full of energy, a bit of a flirt, and confident He falls quickly in love with his lyricist Cynthia Weil and spends some time convincing her to marry him, while trying not to die from his anxiety and hypochondria. Strong singer and good comedic timing. Some piano/guitar skills are preferred, but not essential. Some movement skills required.
Donnie Kirshner – Male Presenting Character, Age: 40-60, Voice Part: Bass/Baritone (A2-C4), White. A successful record producer and music Publisher working at the Brill Building. He originally hires Carole, Gerry and Cynthia and helps foster the friendly rivalry between the teams of Goffin/King and Mann/Weil. He’s stone-faced, to-the-point, maybe a little gruff, but a softy at heart who cares about his writers. Mostly non-singing but will be required to sing in ensemble numbers. Non dancing role
Genie Klein – Female Presenting Character, Age: 40-60, White. Carole’s mother. A stereotypical mid century mother who is brash and un-hip at points, but always steps up to the plate for her daughter. We mostly see the tough love parts of her, but eventually see the softer side when Carole is in need of her tender side. Some singing in larger ensemble numbers. Non-dancing role.
Janelle Woods/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day”. An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Janelle becomes a focus of Gerry’s extramarital affairs. Strong movement preferred. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
Little Eva/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 18-30, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black. A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. When Carole and Gerry struggle to find the right person to perform Carole’s latest tune “Locomotion”, they realize Little Eva is the perfect fit. Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
Lucille/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Any Non-White Ethnicity. Donnie’s secretary. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
“Uptown” Soloist/Shirelle/Ensemble - Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black. Active member of the ensemble but has a featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non speaking role. Movement will be required.
Marilyn Wald/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, White. A pop singer, notably performing “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
Betty/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, White. Carole’s childhood best friend and confidant. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include movement in ensemble numbers.
Neil/Lou Adler/Righteous Brother/Ensemble – Male Presenting Character, Age: 35-60, Voice Part: Bari-Tenor, White. Influential record producer and executive in the sixties. Non-dancing role, but will require singing and some movement in ensemble numbers.
Nick/Righteous Brother/Ensemble – Male Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Bari-Tenor, White. New York based session musician. Responsible for getting Carole to come out of her “woman behind the curtain” shell and perform her music as herself. There’s a connection with Carole, but she is weary of getting involved. Non-dancing role, but will require singing and some movement in ensemble numbers.
The Drifters/Ensemble - Male Presenting Characters, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: All ranges will be considered to make up this group of artists. Looking specifically for 1-2 strong tenors, Black. The Drifters are a 4-Piece all male pop/r&b group of the time (i.e The Temptations/Commodores). Strong ability to blend/harmonize tightly and strong movement required. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
Shirelle/Ensemble Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
Lucille/Ensemble- Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Any Voice Part, Any ethnicity Donnie’s secretary. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
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