BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Equity Principal Auditions - National Tour Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions (3 days)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM each day. Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
National Tour; $1807/week

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
16th Floor

Seeking
Equity actor/singers, men and women, for various principal roles in the National Tour Company of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.

See Breakdown.

Preparation
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 acceptable. No theatre music please. A pianist will be provided. No a cappella auditions.

Please bring a picture/resume to auditions.

Other Dates
1st reh: 8/3/15, 1st performance: 9/15/15

EPAs 9/19, 9/20, 9/21 at Ripley Grier, 10-6
ECC/Singers: 9/18, at Ripley Grier, 10am men, 2pm women
ECC/Dancers: 9/22, at Ripley Grier, 10am women, 2pm men

Other
Casting Director: Stephen Kopel

Personnel
Music/Lyrics: Carole King & Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Book: Douglas McGrath
Director: Marc Bruni
Musical Supervisor: Jason Howland
Choreographer: Josh Prince

· 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, handsome & neurotic. Ambitious, but appealing and 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-Mid 40s. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating. A hit maker with an affinity for his artists. 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.