Auditions for Beautiful The Carole King Musical

are happening at the Canyon Theatre Guild!

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About The Show:

The inspiring true story of Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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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.

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Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "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.

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Director: Ted Tobin

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Audition (Open Call Either Day):

• Saturday, July 12 from 10AM to 2PM

• Sunday, July 13 from 1PM to 4PM

 

Callbacks (By Invitation Only):

• July 16 & 17 from 7PM to 10PM (you will only be called one day)

 

Where:

• Canyon Theatre Guild (White Building/Studio)

• 24238 Main Street, Newhall, CA 91321

 

Rehearsals:

• Rehearsals start July 21 at 7PM

• Monday through Friday 7 - 10pm

 

Performance Dates (MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE DATES):

• Starting September 27th, running weekends through the end November 2nd

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The Audition:

• Prepare one minute of a song in the style of the show.

• Please be prepared to move/dance if required.

• Please bring your own track on a personal device to connect with our sound system.

• Please bring a resume and headshot if you have one.

• Carole King and Barry Mann must play piano proficiently.

• Actors of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to audition. All roles are open to all ethnicities unless otherwise noted. African American casting is requested for The Drifters, The Shirelles, and other specified roles.

 

The Characters:

CAROLE KING

• Female, 22 to 35 years

• Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, Eb3 - Eb5

• Strong pianist

• Warm, funny, deeply talented songwriter

• Piano required. Will perform many songs live.

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GERRY GOFFIN

• Male, 25 to 35 years

• Vocal Rage: Tenor, D3 - A4

• Charismatic, a bit of a tortured artist, ambitious lyricist

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CYNTHIA WEIL

• Female, 22 to 35 years

• Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo, G3 - E5

• Clever, sassy, confident lyricist, strong comic timing

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BARRY MANN

• Male, 25 to 40 years

• Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4

• MUST PLAY PIANO WELL

• Neurotic, lovable songwriter, hypochondriac, strong comic timing

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DON KIRSHNER

• Male, 40 to 60 years

• Baritone

• Business-savvy music publisher

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GENIE KLEIN

• Female, 45 to 60 years

• Carole's Jewish mother

• Strong comedic timing

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BETTY

• Female, 20 to 30 years

• Carole's childhood best friend

• Vocal Range: Strong ensemble singer

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FEATURED/ENSEMBLE ROLES

THE DRIFTERS

• African American Men, 20s to 40s

• Strong harmony singers with confident movement

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THE SHIRELLES

• African American Women, 20s to 30s

• Strong harmony singers with movement/dance ability

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LITTLE EVA

• African American Female, 18 to 30 years

• Energetic, joyful; strong singer/dancer

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NEIL SEDAKA/NICK/JESSE

• Male, 20s to 40s

• Strong singers/actors; ensemble/doubling roles

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ENSEMBLE/SWING ROLES (with lines, all ages considered)

• Lucille - Don's office assistant; recurring with dialogue

• Betty - Carole's childhood friend

• Hot Girl - High school flirt seen with Gerry

• Neil Sedaka - Brief comedic cameo

• Be Bop Singer #1 - Scene 6 musical bit + dialogue

• Be Bop Singer #2 - Same as above

• Stage Manager - Present in TV taping scene

• Cameraman - Quick banter during "One Fine Day" setup

• Crew Member - Tech crew at TV shoot

• Uptown Girl - Performs at the Bitter End Club

• Lou - LA recording studio producer

• Mixer - Sound tech with Lou

• Marilyn - Involved in recording scenes and emotional beats

• Excellent singers/dancers

• Many will double as backup singers, featured performers, and quick-change characters

• Strong movers, harmonizers, and character performers

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If you have questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact the director via email at ted.tobin@gmail.com.