*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@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@gmail.com Producer: Tom Jones — tjones@cvlt.org General: cvlt@cvlt.orgWe hope you join our joyous musical!!