Flat Rock Playhouse
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, February 6, 2025

2:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT

CORST

$1023 weekly minimum (Tier Z) + Housing and transportation.

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers (Female characters) for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

(See breakdown).

Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, ages, as well as performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please be prepared to dance. Jazz shoes or dance sneakers. Bring your headshot and resume stapled together and your book of music in case you are asked to stay and sing.

An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room - Studio 412

PERSONNEL

Music Director: Ethan Anderson

Casting Director: Dale Brown

Expected to attend:

Artistic Director: Lisa K Bryant

Choreographer:

Casting Associate:

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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Flat Rock encourages all Artists to have received a full course of CDC-approved COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters prior to the start of employment.

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.

BREAKDOWN

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Director: Amy E Jones

Choreographer: TBD

First Rehearsal: May 20, 2024

Open: June 6, 2025

Close: July 6, 2025

SEEKING:

A multi-talented ensemble who will portray members of Carole’s inner circle and famous musical
groups that Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry wrote for.

Janelle Woods/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto,
Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” Will double in ensemble roles.

Little Eva/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting, Age: 18-30, Voice Part: Alto w/High Extension,
Black. A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole's daughter. Has charm,
charisma and strong movement & vocal ability. Will double in ensemble role.

Lucille/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/High Extension, Any
Non-White Ethnicity. Donnie’s secretary. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout
the show and will include dancing in ensemble.

“Uptown” Soloist/Shirelle/Ensemble – Female, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/High Extension,
Black. Non-speaking role. Movement will be required.

Marilyn Wald/Ensemble – Female Presenting, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, White. A pop singer,
notably performing “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and
will include dancing in ensemble numbers.

Betty/Ensemble – Female Presenting, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, Any ethnicity. Carole’s childhood
best friend and confidant. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and
will include movement in ensemble numbers.

Neil Sedaka/Lou Adler/Righteous Brother/Ensemble – Male Presenting, Age: 35-60, Voice Part:
Bari-Tenor, White. Non-dancing role but will require singing and some movement in ensemble.
Nick/Righteous Brother/Ensemble – Male Presenting, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Bari-Tenor, White. New York based session musician. There’s a connection with Carole, but she is wary of getting
involved. Non-dancing role - singing and some movement in ensemble numbers.

Bobby Vee/Ensemble – Male Present Character, Age 20-40, Voice Part: Tenor, White. An Americansinger who was a teen idol in the early 1960s and appeared in films. Will require some movement.The

Drifters/Ensemble – Male Presenting, Ages: 20-40, Black. All Voice Parts: Including 2 strongtenors, Black. The Drifters are a 4-piece all male group (i.e The Temptations/Commodores). Strongability to blend/harmonize tightly and strong movement required. Will double in ensemble roles.

Shirelle/Ensemble – Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/High Extension,Black. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.

SALARY

CORST $1023 weekly minimum (Tier Z) + Housing and transportation.

UNION

AEA