BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL - White Plains, NY EPA
White Plains Performing Arts Center | White Plains, NY
Thursday, February 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
No scheduled break.
To set up an audition appointment, please email auditions@wppac.com with what times you are available. If you cannot attend or wish to submit a video instead, please follow the information in breakdown.
LOA
$530 weekly minimum + pension and health
(LOA ref. LORT)
Total of 3-5 performances/week
Travel via Metro North provided.
Equity actors for roles in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL (see breakdown). NYC/White Plains locals are encouraged to audition.
All Stage managerial positions are currently filled.
Please prepare no more than a one-minute cut of a song from the show. You can use a cut listed at this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16ndq7OkeyyH7wZJtsZs_ZMhcRaMiithj?usp=sharing. Or choose your own cut/song from the show. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Pl
White Plains, NY 10601
Book – Douglas McGrath
Music and Lyrics – Gerry Goffin & Carole King
and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Choreographer: TBD
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Director: Marc Tumminelli
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
1st Rehearsal: March 25 (rehearses in NYC, within 10am-6pm range)
Tech: April 5-13 in White Plains
Shows: April 12-14, 18-21, 24-28, May 2-5 (*3-5 performances/week)
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week.
Theater is located 35 minutes from NYC via train or car.
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.
Video Submission instructions:
Please submit all materials via this link:
https://airtable.com/apppzw5ewMbZLR5xj/shrTlx0MvM8MbO9B4
For your audition video you may use your own cut of music from the show or you may use the material at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16ndq7OkeyyH7wZJtsZs_ZMhcRaMiithj?usp=sharing
1. Videos must be uploaded to (youtube, vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please No password
protected videos etc.
2. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file not separate files)
3. In your recording, slate your name, union status.
4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.
5. Accompaniment should be played on a separate devise and be sure there is no editing,
effects, etc. to your vocal recording.
From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, BEAUTIFUL takes you back to where it all began.
Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend”, “One Fine Day”, “So Far Away”, ”Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, and “Natural Woman”; this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.
Theatre’s casting note: Because of the short, intense rehearsal schedule, we are open and interested in seeing performers who may have done the show before. But it is NOT a requirement.
CAROLE KING (20-35, Female Caucasian)An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. A powerful, distinctive voice in the styling of Carole King. NOTE: Piano skills preferred but not required. Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-Eb5).
GERRY GOFFIN: (20-35, Male Caucasian) 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. Great Singer. Vocal Range: Baritone/tenor (D3-A4)
CYNTHIA WEIL: (20-35, Female, Caucasian). A songwriter who partners, professionally and romantically, with Barry. Carole’s best friend. Sophisticated and intelligent, she is self-confident with a quick wit. She prioritizes her career over love. Strong comedic timing and Belter to (E3-E5).
BARRY MANN: (20-35, Male Caucasian) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing, comedic and excellent singer. Tenor (C3-A4).
DON KIRSHNER: (35-45, Male, Caucasian) An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking and energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hitmaker. Vocal Range: Baritone (A2-C#4).
GENIE KLEIN: (40-50s Female Caucasian) Carole’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her divorce from Carole’s father. She projects these feelings onto Carole but is protective of her and occasionally knows the right thing to say. Non-singing role.
ENSEMBLE:
NEIL SEDAKA / LOU ADLER / HIGH RIGHTEOUS BROTHER / ENSEMBLE: (20-30s male-identifying, Caucasian) Tenor (B3-G#4). Strong high rock tenor to play young singer/songwriter and half of the world-famous duo.
NICK / LOW RIGHTEOUS BROTHER / ENSEMBLE: 20s-30s, male-identifying, Caucasian. Strong bass / baritone (F2-Eb4). Doubles a variety of characters. Nick, Carol’s love interest, Bill Medley (Righteous Brother), Dick Clark, and a variety of other characters.
LUCILLE / SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE: (20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC). Alto (A3-Db5). Charismatic singer to double Donny’s assistant and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent at holding harmony.
LITTLE EVA / SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE: (20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC) Alto (Bb3- E5). Charismatic singer to double the “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent at holding harmony.
JANELLE WOODS / SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE: (20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC) Alto (B3-D5). Charismatic singer to double the “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent singer.
4 of THE DRIFTERS / ENSEMBLE: (20-30s, Male BIPOC) Appealing, charismatic singers to play The Drifters. Excellent at holding harmonies and the Lead singer is a tenor, (Eb3-Eb5).
MARILYN WALD/”BUXOM BLONDE”/CONNIE FRANCIS/ENSEMBLE | (Female identifying: age 20- 30) Doubles a variety of characters. Marilyn Wald is a singer based on Marilyn Powell; Gerry’s girlfriend; and recording artist Connie Francis as well as other ensemble tracks. Vocal Range (G3-C5)
BETTY/ENSEMBLE (Female identifying Caucasian: age 20-30) Doubles a variety of characters. Carole’s childhood friend and other ensemble rolls as well as cover the Cynthia Weil track.
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