BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Equity Ensemble Singers (All genders) - Greenbrier Valley Theatre Auditions

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL - NYC Singers ECC (All genders)

Greenbrier Valley Theatre | Lewisburg, WV

AUDITION DATE

Friday, February 28, 2025
9:30 AM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA
$460 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2024 rates

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (See breakdown). Greenbrier Valley Theatre is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the organization. GVT does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Together, we celebrate and support individuality, creativity, and collaboration in the arts.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of a song in the style of the show. Please bring your music in your preferred key and clearly marked. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Paul Stancato - Producing Artistic Director
Scott Wojcik - Casting Director
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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ECC 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.
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Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

BREAKDOWN

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Words and Music By Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Book By Douglas McGrath
Director: Cathey Sawyer
Music Director: TBD

SEEKING:

BETTY/ENSEMBLE - (18+, reads younger, female identifying) Normally a Non-Singing Role / Alto. Carole’s childhood friend.

NEIL SEDAKA / RIGHTEOUS BROTHER / LOU ADLER / ENSEMBLE - (18 to 30, male identifying) Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor. Singer-Songwriter / Righteous Brother / Record Producer.

GENE VINCENT (GUY) / RIGHTEOUS BROTHER / NICK / ENSEMBLE - (18 to 30, male identifying) Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor. Righteous Brother / A composite of Carole’s second husband Charles Larkey and James Taylor.

MARILYN WALD / ENSEMBLE - (18 to 20s, female identifying) Vocal Range: C5. A singer based on Marilyn Powell, the first girl singer to record a cover of a Beatles track when only 15.

THE DRIFTERS - (16-30s, A black male singing group comprising four members) Vocal Range Bass – Tenor. The Drifters sang many of Carole’s, Gerry’s, Cynthia’s, and Barry’s early hits. Members drifted in and out and many of these formed other groups of Drifters as well. Songs: Some Kind of Wonderful, Up on the Roof, On Broadway, The Locomotion. Includes:
LEAD DRIFTER / ENSEMBLE- Vocal Range: A4 (Belt) / Eb5 (Falsetto). Male identifying.
BACK-UP DRIFTER / ENSEMBLE- Vocal Range: Up to C5. Male identifying.
BACK-UP DRIFTER / ENSEMBLE- Vocal Range: Up to C5. Male identifying.
BACK-UP DRIFTER / ENSEMBLE- Vocal Range: Up to C5. Male identifying.

THE SHIRELLES - (16 to 30s, A black female singing group comprising four members) All have belt/mix. A historical mashup of The Chiffons, The Crystals, and The Cookies. The Shirelles sang many of Carole’s and Gerry’s early hits. The Shirelles formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris, and Beverly Lee.

LUCILLE (DON KIRSCHNER’S SECRETARY) / SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE - (16 to 30s) Vocal Range: Alto.

JANELLE WOODS / SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE - (18-20s, female identifying) She and Gerry begin having an affair. Janelle is based on Earl-Jean Reavis (McCrea) of The Cookies who had a child with Gerry while married to Carole. Vocal Range: D5.

LITTLE EVA / SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE - (18-20s, female identifying) A babysitter for Carole; Gerry performs one of Carole’s and Gerry’s hits. Vocal Range: E5.

UPTOWN GIRL/ SHIRELLE / ENSEMBLE - (18 to 20s, female identifying) Vocal Range: D5.

MALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE - Except for the Principles, the Ensemble plays the rest of the characters. All will be required to sing, move, and simulate playing instruments. Age: 18 to 30s. Vocal Range: SATB. Understudies will be cast from the ENSEMBLE.

FEMALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE - Except for the Principles, the Ensemble plays the rest of the characters. All will be required to sing, move, and simulate playing instruments. Age: 18 to 30s. Vocal Range: SATB. Understudies will be cast from the ENSEMBLE.