BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL Equity Principal Actors - Transcendence Theatre Company Auditions

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL - NYC EPA

Transcendence Theatre Company | Sonoma, CA

Revised
Audition location, and times updated.
Breakdown updated.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, February 3, 2025
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA
$847 weekly minimum (LOA ref. COST)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL (see breakdown). Transcendence Theatre Company is actively seeking diverse and inclusive casting for each and every single role without regard to disability, race, ethnicity, age, gender, color, size, or national origin.

PREPARATION

1-2 minute musical cut (clearly marked for the accompanist provided) that showcases your vocal range, conveys strong emotions, bold presence, and a clear, bright sound. You may sing from the show if you'd like. You may be asked to read from the show. Also, be prepared for a brief 'artistic' interview. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Studio 797
797 8th Ave, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Audition Room: Studio 2, 3rd Floor; Holding Room: Studio 4, 3rd Floor

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Artistic Director & Director - Tony Gonzalez
Music Director - Susan Draus
Choreographer & Assoc. Director - Vasthy Mompoint
Producer/Executive Director - Brad Surosky
Music Supervisor - Matt Smart
Company Manager - Colleen Till

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: July 21
1st Performance: August 7
Last Performance: August 17

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

SEEKING:

Carole King - 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. Gender: Female. Age: 18-30. Vocal Range Top: Eb5. Vocal Range Bottom Eb3.

Gerry Goffin - Carole's boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Gender: Male. Age: 18-30. Vocal Range Top: A4. Vocal Range Bottom: D3.

Barry Mann - A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Gender: Male. Age: 18-30. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal Range bottom: C3.

Cynthia Weil - A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole's best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Gender: Female. Age: 18-30. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal Range Bottom: G3.

Don Kirschner - 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. Gender: Male. Age: 40-60. Vocal range top: C#4. Vocal range bottom: A2.

Genie Klein - 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. Gender: Female. Age: 40-50.

Neil Sedaka - A Singer-songwriter. Gender: Male. Vocal Range top: G#4. Vocal Range bottom: A#3.

Nick - A Musician. Gender: Male.

Janelle Woods - A Singer. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: G3.

Marilyn Wald - A singer. Gender: Female. Vocal range top C5. Vocal range bottom: G3.

Lou Adler - A record producer and music executive. Gender: Male.

Bobby Vee - A Singer. Gender: Male. Vocal range top: C4. Vocal range bottom: C3.

Lead Drifter

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Gender: Male. Vocal range top Eb5. Vocal range bottom: B2.

Back-Up Drifters

Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Gender: Male. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: B2.

Lead Shirelle

Member of pop group The Shirelles. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: Db5. Vocal range bottom: G3.

Back-Up Shirelles

Member of pop group The Shirelles. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G3.

Righteous Brother #1

Part of The Righteous Brothers duo. Gender: Male. Vocal Range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: F2.

Righteous Brother #2

Part of The Righteous Brothers duo. Gender: Male. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal Range bottom: F3.

Uptown Soloist

Gender: Female. Vocal range top: Db5. Vocal range bottom: B3.

Lucille

Don Kirschner's Secretary. Gender: Female.

Betty

Carole King's Childhood Friend. Gender: Female.

Little Eva

A pop Singer. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3.

Ensemble/Understudies/Swings - Strong singers who move well to play onstage ensemble. Understudy Principal roles, Drifters, Shirelles, and other various parts in the show.