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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Thursday July 21st, 2016
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
Production (League)
$1917/week
Location
939 Eighth Avenue
between 55th and 56th
New York, NY 10019
3rd floor
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Seeking
Equity male and female actor/singers for possible principal replacements in the currently running Broadway production.
see breakdown
Preparation
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (1950’s/1960’s popular music). Songs by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann are accepted. A pianist will be provided. No theatre music please. No a cappella auditions.
Please bring a picture/resume
Other Dates
Currently running on Broadway
ECC/Singers: 7/1, 10am men, 2pm women
ECC/Dancers 7/7 10am men, 2pm women
EPA 7/21, 10am to 6pm
Personnel
Music/Lyrics: Carole King & Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Book: Douglas McGrath
Dir: Marc Bruni
Music Dir: Jason Howland
Choreographer: Josh Prince
Casting: Stephen Kopel
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
SEEKING:
CAROLE KING
Age 16-29. 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. Seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice.
GERRY GOFFIN
Late teens-late 20s. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor.
CYNTHIA WEIL
Late teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident, & at times sarcastic, she is also likeable. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt.
BARRY MANN
Late teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a great voice. Must be a strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing.
DON KIRSCHNER
Mid 30’s-late 40’s. 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. Seeking a strong actor.
GENIE
Female, 40’s-50’s. 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. Seeking a strong actress.
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