Asolo Repertory Theatre
Sarasota, FL

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
ECC

CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$1100 weekly minimum (LORT B)

AUDITION DATE
Thursday, May 9, 2024
2:00 PM (E)

LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Peter Rothstein
Music by and Lyrics by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
Book by Douglas McGrath
Directed by Shelley Butler
Music Director: Angela Steiner
Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting (Merri Sugarman, CSA)

Expected to attend:
Associate Artistic Director: Céline Rosenthal
Choreographer: Banji Aborisade

OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: October 8th, 2024
Opening: November 16th, 2024
Closing: January 5th, 2025

OTHER
Mertz Theatre in Sarasota, FL

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers (Male characters) for BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (See breakdown).

PREPARATION
Please be prepared to dance first at the appointed time. Bring comfortable shoes; character heels for female-presenting performers. Please prepare a short cut of a musical theatre song in case you are asked tostay and sing. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key; a pianist will be provided. Bring a picture/resume, stapled.

BREAKDOWN

BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
SEEKING:
[MALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #1] 20s-30s; White; Tenor. Doubles as multiple Ensemble role(s) including Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Bobby Vee and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble. This track will also cover the following principal role – [BARRY MANN]

[MALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #2] 20s-30s; White; Baritone. Doubles as the role(s) of Nick and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble. This track will also cover the following principal role – [GERRY GOFFIN]

[MALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #3 - #6/DRIFTERS (4)] 20s-30s; Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Ensemble. Two bari/tenors and two tenors, with falsetto capabilities.

[JANELLE WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female Presenting, Age: 20s-30s, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

[LITTLE EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] - Female Presenting, Age: 18-30, Black. Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

[LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female Presenting, Age: 20s-30s, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie’s secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

[UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female Presenting, Age: 20s-30s, Black. Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non speaking role. Strong movement.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #5/BETTY] 20s; Open Ethnicity; Carole’s childhood friend. Voice Type? This track will also cover the following principal role – [CAROLE KING]

[FEMALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALD] 20s; Open Ethnicity; A singer. Mezzo. This track will also cover the following principal role – [CYNTHIA WEIL]

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1100 weekly minimum (LORT B)

UNION

AEA