CASTING CALL - VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE IN RICHMOND, VA - URGENT

Looking for VIDEO SUBMISSIONS for two specific roles in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." Will consider Union and Non-Union perforemrs. Submissions must be received quickly, no later than 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Actors are asked to put songs and sides on video. Those sides can be found for each character HERE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oAdVeExG-ib5X7nehdAJDH6O4w1AB5Pw?usp=share_link



(Barry Mann - Please sing "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" - refer to original Broadway cast recording for octave placement, as sheet music does not reflect all high notes. Janelle - please sing "One Fine Day." Both characters should also read sides in matching character folders)



Before uploading your submission, PLEASE fill out THIS form FIRST:

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Please upload your SUBMISSION video HERE: https://forms.gle/rjmNMV6pyCfjeZy86



SEEKING: Barry Mann - Male/Male Identifying, Age: 25-40, Effortless rock/pop tenor (C3-A4), Any Ethnicity. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. Neurotic, but likable. Barry is his own worst enemy and is stronger because of his partnership with Cynthia. Excellent comic timing.

Janelle Woods/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female/Female Identifying, Age: 20-30, Alto, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day”. An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Janelle becomes a focus of Gerry’s extramarital affairs. Strong movement preferred. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.



Artistic Personnel Viewing Submissions: Director - Rick Hammerly; Music Director - Jason Marks.



Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 23 in Richmond, VA. Production dates: June 23 - August 6, 2023. All performers paid. For more details or questions, please visit www.va-rep.org, or contact .