BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (SETA) - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATES
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Sat, Apr 20, 2019**
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Short Engagement Touring Category 4 SETA Tour, (contract/salary pending; anticipated $748/week)
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for the upcoming SETA Tour.
A PSM has been engaged for this production. See separate notice on Casting Call for future consideration info.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short song (verse & chorus) of a song in the style of the show (1950’s/1960’s pop/rock). Songs by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann are accepted. A pianist will be provided. Musical theatre selections are extremely discouraged. Per Equity rules, you may sing anything you wish, but musical theatre selections are not useful to the casting process. No a cappella auditions. If auditioning for DON or GENIE (both non-singing roles) please prepare a short monologue. Please bring a picture & resume to auditions.
LOCATIONS
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
3rd floor
**4/20 Location ONLY
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
PERSONNEL
Paul Blake & Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Producers; Carole King & Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Music & Lyrics; Douglas McGrath, Book; Marc Bruni, Director; Jason Howland, Musical Director; Josh Prince, Choreographer; Stephen Kopel, Casting.
OTHER DATES
1st reh: Sept 5th, 2019
1st performance: Sept 20th, 2019
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
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 20’s) 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 20’s) 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 20’s) 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.
DON KIRSCHNER (M30’s-L40’s) 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. NON-SINGING ROLE.
GENIE (40’s-50’s) 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. NONSINGING ROLE.
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 audition.
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