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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.
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.
** Character Breakdowns and audition requirements are listed on the registration form and below **
IN-PERSON
Monday, December 9th @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10th @ 6:00 pm
VIRTUAL
Deadline for video submissions is December 11th @ 10:00pm.
Instructions for uploading your material is at the end of the registration process.
CALLBACKS
All callbacks will be held in-person and are by invitation only.
Auditions will be held at the IMPHuntsville studio located at
520 Green Cove Road Huntsville, AL 35803
Rehearsal & Performance details:
Tech Week (Mandatory): February 7th - February 12th
Performances: February 13th - February 16th
Rehearsals will be held at the IMPHuntsville studio and performances will be presented in the Main Stage Theatre located at Lee High School.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director/Choreographer - Jacinda Swinehart
Assistant Director/Choreographer - Caroline Taylor
Music Director - Newt Johnson
Co-Student Directors - Norah Nance & Greta Russo
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.
** Character Breakdowns and audition requirements are listed on the registration form and below **
IN-PERSON
Monday, December 9th @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10th @ 6:00 pm
VIRTUAL
Deadline for video submissions is December 11th @ 10:00pm.
Instructions for uploading your material is at the end of the registration process.
CALLBACKS
All callbacks will be held in-person and are by invitation only.
Auditions will be held at the IMPHuntsville studio located at
520 Green Cove Road Huntsville, AL 35803
Rehearsal & Performance details:
Tech Week (Mandatory): February 7th - February 12th
Performances: February 13th - February 16th
Rehearsals will be held at the IMPHuntsville studio and performances will be presented in the Main Stage Theatre located at Lee High School.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director/Choreographer - Jacinda Swinehart
Assistant Director/Choreographer - Caroline Taylor
Music Director - Newt Johnson
Co-Student Directors - Norah Nance & Greta Russo
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
DANCE/MOVEMENT
We will begin with a dance combination first.
Please arrive dressed to move with proper footwear.
COLD READ
A monologue will be provided to you at your audition.
A memorized monologue is not requested.
SONG
Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the show (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) of the character that you wish to be considered for. The full list can be found at: https://www.mtishows.com/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical
**Those wishing to audition for Carole King, please prepare 32 bars of:
“So Far Away”, “Beautiful”, or “I Feel the Earth Move” ON THE PIANO.
(It does not have to be perfect, just show us what you’ve got!)
**Those wishing to audition for Barry Mann, please prepare 32 bars of:
“Walking in the Rain” or “We Gotta Get Out” ON THE PIANO or GUITAR.
(Piano and guitar are a plus.)
BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS/VOCAL RANGES
The characters in this show are based on real people and their stories. Casting decisions will thoughtfully consider race and gender identity to authentically represent these individuals. Unless otherwise specified, we are seeking to cast individuals who look between 18 - 40 years old.
Please note that the characters of Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry have moments of intimacy. There will be kissing scenes, which will be rehearsed privately with the director, before the whole cast is involved, so every actor is comfortable. The kiss is important to the story line and cannot be cut.
DANCE/MOVEMENT
We will begin with a dance combination first.
Please arrive dressed to move with proper footwear.
COLD READ
A monologue will be provided to you at your audition.
A memorized monologue is not requested.
SONG
Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the show (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) of the character that you wish to be considered for. The full list can be found at: https://www.mtishows.com/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical
**Those wishing to audition for Carole King, please prepare 32 bars of:
“So Far Away”, “Beautiful”, or “I Feel the Earth Move” ON THE PIANO.
(It does not have to be perfect, just show us what you’ve got!)
**Those wishing to audition for Barry Mann, please prepare 32 bars of:
“Walking in the Rain” or “We Gotta Get Out” ON THE PIANO or GUITAR.
(Piano and guitar are a plus.)
BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS/VOCAL RANGES
The characters in this show are based on real people and their stories. Casting decisions will thoughtfully consider race and gender identity to authentically represent these individuals. Unless otherwise specified, we are seeking to cast individuals who look between 18 - 40 years old.
Please note that the characters of Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry have moments of intimacy. There will be kissing scenes, which will be rehearsed privately with the director, before the whole cast is involved, so every actor is comfortable. The kiss is important to the story line and cannot be cut.
Carole King
Female, 18-30 yrs, Eb3 - Eb5 vocal range
An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music.
Gerry Goffin
Male, 18-30 yrs, D3 - A4 vocal range
Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more.
Cynthia Weil
Female, 18-30 yrs, G3 - E5 vocal range
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 likable.
Barry Mann
Male, 18-30 yrs, C3 - A4 vocal range
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likable.
Don Kirschner
Male, 40-60 yrs, A2 - C#4 vocal range
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.
Genie Klein
Female, 40-50 yrs
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.
Neil Sedaka
Male, 20-40 yrs, A#3 - G#4 vocal range
A singer-songwriter.
Nick
Male, 20-40 yrs
A musician.
Janelle Woods
Female, 20-40 yrs, G#3 - D5 vocal range
A singer.
Marilyn Wald
Female, 20-40 yrs, G3 - C5 vocal range
A singer.
Female, 18-30 yrs, Eb3 - Eb5 vocal range
An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music.
Gerry Goffin
Male, 18-30 yrs, D3 - A4 vocal range
Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more.
Cynthia Weil
Female, 18-30 yrs, G3 - E5 vocal range
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 likable.
Barry Mann
Male, 18-30 yrs, C3 - A4 vocal range
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likable.
Don Kirschner
Male, 40-60 yrs, A2 - C#4 vocal range
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.
Genie Klein
Female, 40-50 yrs
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.
Neil Sedaka
Male, 20-40 yrs, A#3 - G#4 vocal range
A singer-songwriter.
Nick
Male, 20-40 yrs
A musician.
Janelle Woods
Female, 20-40 yrs, G#3 - D5 vocal range
A singer.
Marilyn Wald
Female, 20-40 yrs, G3 - C5 vocal range
A singer.
Lou Adler
Male, 20-40 yrs
A record producer and music executive.
Bobby Vee
Male, 20-40 yrs, C3 - C4 vocal range
A singer.
Lead Drifter
Male, 20-50 yrs, B2 - Eb5 vocal range
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
Back-Up Drifters
Male, 20-50 yrs, B2 - C5 vocal range
Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
Lead Shirelle
Female, 20-40 yrs, G3 - Db5 vocal range
Member of pop group The Shirelles.
Back-Up Shirelles
Female, 20-40 yrs, G3 - D5 vocal range
Member of pop group The Shirelles.
Righteous Brother #1
Male, 20-40 yrs, F2 - G4 vocal range
Part of The Righteous Brothers duo.
Righteous Brother #2
Male, 20-40 yrs, F3 - F5 vocal range
Part of The Righteous Brothers duo.
Uptown Soloist
Female, B3 - Db5 vocal range
Lucille
Female
Don Kirshner's secretary.
Betty
Female
Carole King's childhood friend.
Little Eva
Female, 18-30 yrs, Bb3 - E5 vocal range
A pop singer.
Male, 20-40 yrs
A record producer and music executive.
Bobby Vee
Male, 20-40 yrs, C3 - C4 vocal range
A singer.
Lead Drifter
Male, 20-50 yrs, B2 - Eb5 vocal range
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
Back-Up Drifters
Male, 20-50 yrs, B2 - C5 vocal range
Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
Lead Shirelle
Female, 20-40 yrs, G3 - Db5 vocal range
Member of pop group The Shirelles.
Back-Up Shirelles
Female, 20-40 yrs, G3 - D5 vocal range
Member of pop group The Shirelles.
Righteous Brother #1
Male, 20-40 yrs, F2 - G4 vocal range
Part of The Righteous Brothers duo.
Righteous Brother #2
Male, 20-40 yrs, F3 - F5 vocal range
Part of The Righteous Brothers duo.
Uptown Soloist
Female, B3 - Db5 vocal range
Lucille
Female
Don Kirshner's secretary.
Betty
Female
Carole King's childhood friend.
Little Eva
Female, 18-30 yrs, Bb3 - E5 vocal range
A pop singer.
Auditions