Casting Teens for "Beautiful The Carole King Musical"
Seeking performers ages 16 and up for "Beautiful The Carole King Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began - and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Rate: All actors 16 and above who are offered a role in the show will be paid a non-union stipend. All actors will receive 2 comp tickets for the production. Additional info: Participants will be singing and dancing in one visit. The vocal audition should consist of no more than one minute (16-32 bars) of a song of your choice keeping with the style of the show. Please factor that into your song choice as you prepare your audition. Directors want to see what song you choose to highlight your talents WITHOUT singing anything from the show. We do not want to hear anything from the show during initial auditions. An accompanist will be provided, and they will also be able to connect to pre-recorded music if you bring that with you. We will not accept an acapella audition. If using pre-recorded music, please make sure to have the exact cut you will be using cued up prior to entering the audition room, and it shouldn’t include vocals. If using sheet music, please make sure it is in the correct key, with any cuts clearly marked and in a binder for the accompanist. Depending on where you fall in the order, you may not have much time to change between singing and dancing, so please come in your dance audition outfit so that directors can get you in and out on time. Please dress in clothing that you can dance and move freely in. Please refrain from wearing jeans or restricting clothing for your dance audition. If auditioning for a female-presenting role, directors ask that you wear/bring jazz or character shoes for the dance portion. If auditioning for a male-presenting role, please wear/bring jazz or character shoes for the dance portion. If you do not have the requested shoes, sneakers will be acceptable. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 2, 2025. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p, and Sundays at 2p. Sometimes, ticket demand causes directors to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2p. This show’s ASL performance is scheduled for August 2, 2025. If interested, please apply.
11 roles
Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black/African American. A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. When Carole and Gerry struggle to find the right person to perform Carole’s latest tune “Locomotion,” they realize Little Eva is the perfect fit. Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Any Race. Donnie’s secretary. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
Voice Part: Alto, Any Race. A pop singer, notably performing “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
Voice Part: All ranges will be considered to make up this group of artists. Looking specifically for 1-2 strong tenors, Black/African American. The Drifters are a 4-piece all male pop/R&B group of the time (i.e The Temptations/Commodores). Strong ability to blend/harmonize tightly and strong movement required. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
Voice Part: A tenor and a bass/baritone will be considered to make up this duo. The Righteous Brothers are an American musical duo originally formed by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. Strong ability to blend/harmonize tightly and strong movement required. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.