Beautiful: The Carol King Story
Beautiful: The Carol King Story
Auditions: Tuesday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 21 at 7pm at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. Callbacks (as needed): Thursday, February 22 at 7pm in the Roosevelt Room.
Director: Patti Shaffner
Assistant Director: Natalia Klobuchar
Choreographer: Julia Thorn
Please fill out the Audition form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewiO_I7gJ4b7hYQ__FA3CGuZntbQvbBKdHQyv3XBl2jmOQag/viewform?usp=sf_link
Auditions: Auditions: Tuesday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 21 at 7pm at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. Callbacks (as needed): Thursday, February 22 at 7pm in the Roosevelt Room.
We request that you sing a song of your choice (16 measures or less). Please provide sheet music for the accompanist. Acapella auditions will not be accepted.
We accept video submissions, due via email not later than 5pm on Wednesday, February 21.
For any questions regarding the audition or production, or to submit a video audition please email MOH Back of House Associate, Jordyn Romersberger: jromersberger@memorialoperahouse.com
Performances: April 25 – May 12 (12 performances Thurs. - Sun.).
Rehearsals: Read-through on Monday, March 11th, full rehearsals begin on March 18th at Memorial Opera House. Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Show Synopsis:
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.
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.
Casting Requirements: All roles are open for those of all identities and ethnicities aged 16 or older. All levels of dancing abilities are encouraged to audition.
We are seeking ~ 21 or more actors.
Roles:
Carole King
An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Gerry Goffin
Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Barry Mann
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Cynthia Weil
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Don Kirschner
An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Genie Klein
Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Neil Sedaka
A singer-songwriter
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: A#3
Nick
A musician.
Gender: Male
Janelle Woods
A singer.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Marilyn Wald
A singer
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Lou Adler
A record producer and music executive.
Gender: Male
Bobby Vee
A singer
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Lead Drifter
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Back-Up Drifters
Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Lead Shirelle
Member of pop group The Shirelles
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Back-Up Shirelles
Member of pop group The Shirelles
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Righteous Brother #1
Part of The Righteous Brothers duo
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Righteous Brother #2
Part of The Righteous Brothers duo
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Uptown Soloist
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Lucille
Don Kirshner's secretary
Gender: Female
Betty
Carole King's childhood friend.
Gender: Female
Little Eva
A pop singer
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3