Curtain Call of Stamford, CT is still looking for African American actors for their upcoming production of BEAUTIFUL, THE MUSICAL.
Seeking strong singers who move well to portray The Drifters and Shirelles. Rehearsals begin August 7th, and opens on September 22nd for 4 – 5 weekends.
BEAUTIFUL, The Carole King Musical
Director: George H. Croom
Music Director: Clay Zambo
Choreographer: Kelly Nayden
Auditions: June 5 & 6 / 7pm to approximately 10pm
Rehearsals start: July 31
Performances: September 22 thru October 14
(Plus a one week possible extension.)
Most characters we encounter currently are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.
BREAKDOWN
CAROLE KING 29 -40 Female-identifying. Alto (G3-Eb5). An aspiring singer/songwriter with a powerful, distinctive talent. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Smart, good natured, unassuming and a peace maker, she’s a passionate but reluctant star who eventually finds her own voice. Sings: “So Far Away,” “Natural Woman,” and “Beautiful.”
GERRY GOFFIN 20-39 Male-identifying. Tenor (D3-A4). Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. He is handsome with a rebel vibe. Sexy and talented, he is innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. His ambition and competitive nature eventually get the better of him. Sings: “Some Kind of Wonderful” and “Up on the Roof.”
CYNTHIA WEIL 20-39 Female-identifying. Alto (E3-E5). A songwriter who partners, professionally and romantically, with Barry. Carole’s best friend. Sophisticated and intelligent, she is self-confident with a quick wit. She prioritizes her career over love. Strong comedic timing. Sings: “He’s Sure the Boy I Love” and “Walking in the Rain.”
BARRY MANN 20 – 39 Male-identifying. Tenor (C3-A4). A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing, a bit of a hypochondriac and can’t convince Cynthia to marry him. Sings: “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.”
DON KIRSHNER 30 – 49 Male-identifying. Baritone (A2-C#4). An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking and energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hitmaker. Sings: “You’ve Got a Friend.”
GENIE KLEIN 40 – 59 Female-identifying. Carole’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her divorce from Carole’s father. She projects these feelings onto Carole but is protective of her and occasionally knows the right thing to say. Non-singing role.
NEIL SEDAKA / RIGHTEOUS BROTHER / ENS 20 -39 Male-identifying. Tenor (B3-G#4). Strong high rock tenor. Young singer-songwriter and half of the world-famous duo. Sings: “Oh, Carol” and “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.”
RIGHTEOUS BROTHER / NICK / ENS 20 -39 Male-identifying. Bass (F2-Eb4). Strong bass / baritones. Half of the world-famous duo and session player friend of Carole. Sings: “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.”
LUCILLE / SHIRELLE /ENS 20-39 Black Female-identifying. Alto (A3-Db5). Charismatic singer. Donny’s assistant and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Sings: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.”
LITTLE EVA / SHIRELLE / ENS 20-39 Black Female-identifying. Alto (Bb3-E5). Charismatic singer. The “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Sings: “Locomotion” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.”
JANELLE WOODS / SHIRELLE / ENS 20-39 Black Female-identifying. Alto (B3-D5). Charismatic singer. The “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Sings: “One Fine Day” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.”
THE DRIFTERS / ENSEMBLE 20-39 Black Male-identifying. Lead singer: tenor, (Eb3-Eb5). Appealing, charismatic singers. The Drifters, who are heavily featured in songs including “Up on the Roof” and “On Broadway.”
MARILYN WALD / ENS 20-39 Female-identifying. Alto (G3-C5). Brill Building singer who has an affair with Gerry. Sings: “Pleasant Valley Sunday.”
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