BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Equity Principal Auditions - Stephen Sondheim Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Saturday, August 2nd 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
$1807/week minimum

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
Studio 17A

Seeking
Equity actors who sing for possible future replacements in the Broadway production.

see breakdown.

Preparation
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (1950’s/1960’s popular music). A pianist will be provided. No a cappella auditions. Please bring a picture/resume to auditions.

Other Dates
Currently running on Broadway

Other
Stephen Kopel, Casting

Personnel
Carole King & Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Music & Lyrics

Douglas McGrath, Book

Marc Bruni, Director
Jason Howland, Musical Director
Josh Prince, Choreographer

· 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

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.

DONNY KIRSCHNER
(Early 30s-early 40s) An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating. 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.