BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL - Highland Park PLayers/McGrath Perfoming Arts Center Non Equity Auditions

Video Audition Deadline: April 10, 2026 at 5pm

In-person Callbacks (by invitation only): April 27 & April 29, 2026

• Virtual options may be available
• Only principal and some featured ensemble roles require inperson callbacks

Rehearsal Info

Rehearsals Begin: The week of May 11

• Mon–Thur evenings; Sat morning/afternoon
• Schedule varies by role

Locations:

• Rehearsals: West Ridge Center (Highland Park)
• Performances & Tech: McGrath Family Performing Arts Center (Wilmette)

Tech Week begins Sunday, July 12 and continues in the evenings: July 13–16

Audition Instructions

1. Complete the TheaterForms submission by April 10, 2026 at 5pm.
2. Prepare a video (32 bars / 60–90 seconds) of a poprock or musical theatre song in the style of the show.
   1. All submissions must include accompaniment (live or track). No acapella singing.
   2. Singing from the show is NOT preferred
3. All auditioners must also submit a dramatic reading from the sides provided below, video submission in TheaterForms.
4. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and include the link in your form (TheaterForms)
   1. Do not submit Google Drive links.
   2. Ensure permissions allow viewing.
5. Callbacks: Invitations will be sent by April 22
6. Casting Offers: will be made by phone by May 6.

Various other (fictional) ensemble roles

• Music executives, recording artists, stagehands, concert goers, announcer.
• Understudies and swings will be cast from the ensemble.
• All auditioners must submit a dramatic reading video of the appropriate sides contained within this
  PDF Document.