[NEohioPAL] AUDITION Reminder Sept. 28/29 for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

[Chagrin Valley Little Theatre]

*Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*Show Overview

*Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* tells the story of Carole King’s
journey from a young Brooklyn songwriter to an award-winning solo performer
and music icon. With a stirring book by the late Oscar- and Tony-nominated
Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of Carole King, Gerry Goffin,
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, this Tony- and Grammy Award-winning musical
features classics such 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 “(You Make Me Feel Like)
A Natural Woman.”
Creative Team

Director: Molly Cornwell
Music Director: David W. Coxe
Choreographer: Kenya Woods
Producer: Tom Jones
Audition Information

*SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AA5AD2BAAFE3-58607847-audtions
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AA5AD2BAAFE3-58607847-audtions>*
Dates & Location

*Sunday, September 28th, 2025 – Monday, September 29th, 2025*
7:00–10:00 PM
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
<https://maps.app.goo.gl/HEKLXaCjvZ2jEj3p9>

*Callbacks:*
Monday, October 6th, 2025, 7:00–10:00 PM
CVLT’s River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
<https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xKTkmVUsy7Dc4qS7> (across the parking lot, west
of the theatre)
Rehearsal & Performance Schedule

   - First read-through begins January 11th, 2026 at 6:30 PM at CVLT’s
   River Street Playhouse.
   - Rehearsals: Sundays noon–4:00 PM; Monday–Thursday 6:30–9:30 PM,
   possible Saturdays
   - *Tech Week:* Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 through Thursday, March 26th,
   2026

*Performances:*

   - *March 27th – April 19th, 2026*
   - Evenings: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
   - Matinees: March 29, April 12 & April 19 at 2:00 PM

Synopsis

Before she was a hit-maker, Carole King was Carole Klein, a spunky, young
songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits
she wrote for major acts like The Shirelles and The Drifters, to her
life-changing success with her legendary 1971 album *Tapestry*, *Beautiful:
The Carole King Musical* takes you back to where it all began — through her
struggles and triumphs — and on the ride of a lifetime.
Character Descriptions

Age range: Ages 18 and up. All roles available and open to all! Since this
is a musical about actual real people where gender, race, or physical
ability play a key role, actors will be cast accordingly

   - CAROLE KING (18+ to play ages 16-29) White female: 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. Piano skills preferred but not required.
   - GERRY GOFFIN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) White male: 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 (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) White female: A
   songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best
   friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Self-confident
   and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Seeking an actress with
   strong comic timing who sings and can Belt.
   - BARRY MANN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) White male: 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 (30’s-40’s) White male: 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. Non singing role, but may
   appear in singing ensemble.
   - GENIE KLEIN (40’s-50’s) White female: 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. Non singing role, but may appear in singing
   ensemble.  A multi talented ensemble member who will portray other
   characters. Dance skills are a plus.
   - LEAD DRIFTER: Black male. Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters.
   Gender: male. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: B2
   - BACK-UP DRIFTERS:  Black male.  Members of the doo-wop group The
   Drifters. Gender: male. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: B2.
   - LEAD SHIRELLE:  Black female.  Member of pop group The Shirelles.
   Gender: female. Vocal range top: Db5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
   - BACK-UP SHIRELLES:  Black female. Member of pop group The Shirelles.
   Gender: female. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G3
   - LITTLE EVA: A pop singer. Gender: female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal
   range bottom: Bb3
   - NEIL SEDAKA/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) White male, a
   singer songwriter. Tenor.
   - NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE - (20’s-30’s) White male, a singer
   songwriter.
   - LOU ADLER/ENSEMBLE - (20’s-30’s) White male, a record producer
   - BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE - (20’s) White male, A singer
   - BETTY/ENSEMBLE (20’s) Carole’s childhood friend
   - MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE (20-s) a singer.

Audition Preparation

Please bring:

   - Your theatre resume (if any — a resume is not required)
   - A headshot or other photo for the production team's reference
   - *Music:* Present a memorized song that is in the style of the show.
   Please bring sheet music (32 bars) in the style of the show and in an
   appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Songs from *Beautiful*
   are acceptable.
   - *Dance:* Dance will happen at callbacks — please dress for movement.

If you *cannot attend* the audition, video submissions are acceptable.
Please email cvlt at cvlt.org. Submissions are due by September 29th, 2025 for
the production team to review. If you submit a video we will provide you
with a digital audition form.
Other Details & Contacts

If you have any additional questions please contact:
Director: Molly Cornwell — cornwellmolly49 at gmail.com
Producer: Tom Jones — tjones at cvlt.org
General: cvlt at cvlt.orgWe hope you join our joyous musical!!
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