Auditions: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

Auditions for ASGT’s “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (July 2 – July 25, 2026) will be held Saturday, November 8th and Monday, November 10th (Callbacks November 15th). 

Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics 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 “Natural Woman”, this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.

Please come prepared with 32 bars of an upbeat or belt pop song from a Broadway Show or the suggested songs as listed in the character breakdown below. An accompanist will be provided. All roles are open.

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If you are unable to audition in-person, please submit video of your vocal audition in an .mp4 or .mov format to Production Manager, mconklin@summergarden.com by Friday, November 7th.

Callbacks will be scheduled for Saturday, November 15th from 12-4pm. If you are invited for a callback and not available on the 15th, please let the production team know so that we can make alternate arrangements.

  • Location: Anne Arundel Community College, Cade 122

Character Breakdown

  • CAROLE KING (18+ to play ages 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. Piano skills preferred but not required.
  • GERRY GOFFIN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) 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) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt.
  • BARRY MANN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) 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) 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.
  • GENIE KLEIN (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. Non singing role.

A multitalented ensemble who will portray members of Carole’s inner circle as well as famous musical groups that Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry wrote for. Dance skills are a plus.

  • NEIL SEDAKA/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a singer songwriter.
    Tenor.
  • NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE – (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a singer songwriter.
  • LOU ADLER/ENSEMBLE – (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a record producer
  • BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE – (20’s) Caucasian, A singer
  • BETTY/ENSEMBLE (20’s) Carole’s childhood friend
  • MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE (20-s) a singer.
  • DRIFTER #1 /ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
  • DRIFTER # 2/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
  • DRIFTER # 3/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
  • DRIFTER # 4/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
  • SHIRELLE #1/UPTOWN SOLOIST/ENSEMBLE (20-30’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles
  • SHIRELLE #2/LUCILLE  (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Don Kirshner’s secretary
  • SHIRELLE #3/JANELLE WOODS (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles
  • SHIRELLE #4/LITTLE EVA (16-Late 20’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Pop Singer of Locomotion

All roles are unpaid and non-equity. ASGT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Actors of all sizes, body types, races, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition. No roles are precast, all roles are available.

Age ranges are not literal, but what actors can convincingly play on stage.

Director: Mark Briner
Music Director: Kate Piazza
Choreographer: Becca Vourvoulas
Production Manager: Mandy Conklin
Stage Manager: Gemma Gamberdell

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