Auditions

Capital Repertory Theatre does not have a resident or repertory company of actors and is always looking for new talent for our stage. 

Current Auditions:

LOCAL AUDITIONS FOR BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Union and non-union actors
March 11, 2024
Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207

theREP is holding open auditions for the ENSEMBLE of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL on March 11, 2024. In BEAUTIFUL, Ensemble actors play a variety of parts with acting, dancing and lots of pop songs to sing in stellar arrangements. Except for 6 Principals, the Ensemble members play the rest of the parts. Everyone sings, has to move well and be a versatile actor/singer. The talents of every Ensemble member will be on view.

Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome. Equity actors will be on a LORT D contract. Non-equity actors receive a weekly stipend.

NOTE: ECC auditions will take place in NYC on March 4. Please check the Equity website for details.

We are committed to casting local actors – union and non-union – for this production.

Producing Artistic Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
CEO: Philip Morris
Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Choreographer: Freddy Ramirez
Music Director: Todd Olson
NYC Casting Director: Stephanie Klapper, CSA

Reh starts: June 18, previews July 12-14, opens July 16, closes Aug. 18
Rehearsals: Tues – Sundays (non-union actors will not be called before 3PM weekdays
Day off: Monday is the day off throughout rehearsal and run
Performances: Tues-Thurs. 7:30; Fri-Sat 8PM; Sat 3PM, Sun 2PM, Wed mats 2PM

Audition Location: Capital Rep, 251 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207, Iselin Family Studio Theatre (2nd fl)
Date: March 11, 2024
Audition Requirements: (for all) bring headshot and resume stapled together. Please list any instruments you play.

Singing Auditions:
3:00-6PM
Singing: (by appointment or walk in) Submit headshot/resume to casting@capitalrep.org. For your convenience, we will schedule an appt. time. Walk-ins welcome and we will schedule you where available.
Requirements: Bring sheet music in your key to perform 16-32 bars of an upbeat pop song
Accompanist provided (actors who want to be considered for Carole King understudy should accompany themselves on piano)
Director will be in attendance at singing auditions

Dancing: (group auditions)
Male presenting: 6:15-7:15PM
Female presenting: 7:30-8:30PM
Please wear comfortable clothing
M: soft sole shoes (no athletic shoes). (Dance will be based on a Drifters number)
F: character shoes with low heel preferred. (Dance will be based on a Shirelles number)
Director and choreographer will be in attendance at dance auditions

To All: Please plan to come to both singing and dancing auditions

Seeking: (7) male presenting (7) female presenting
Female presenting:
Ensemble #1 – vocal C5 – open ethnicity, 20s, Connie Francis/”Buxom Blonde”/Marilyn Wald, Ensemble (Carole King understudy)
Ensemble #2 – vocal E5 – Black actor, 18-25, Little Eva/Shirelle (Addie “Micki” Harris) Frankie Lyman, Ensemble
Ensemble #3 – alto – Black actor, 20s-40s, Lucille (Don Kirschner’s Sec’y)/Shirley Owens– (lead singer Shirelles), Ensemble
Ensemble #4 – D5 – Janelle Woods/Shirelle (Doris Coley)/Judy Craig/Carla Gardner, Ensemble
Ensemble #5 – D5 – Barbara Alston (‘Uptown Girl’)/Shirelle (Beverly Lee), Ensemble
Ensemble #6 (Ensemble + Principal) – alto – 40s-50s – Genie Klein (Carole’s mother, a non-singing role, but actor will sing in Ensemble numbers)
Ensemble #7 – vocal C5 – 18-22 – open ethnicity, Betty, (Carole’s childhood friend, perky, Brooklyn) plus Ensemble singing)

Male presenting:
Ensemble #1 – tenor – 20s-30s – open ethnicity, Bobby Hatfield, Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Ensemble
Ensemble #2 – baritone/bass – 20-30s- open ethnicity, Bill Medley, Dick Clark, Murray Kaufman, Gene Vincent (Guy), Nick, Ensemble
Ensemble #3 – A4 (belt)/Eb5 (falsetto) – 20s-40s – Rudy Lewis (lead Drifter), Ensemble
Ensemble #4 – A4 (belt)/Eb5 (falsetto) – 20s-40s – Billy Mitchell (‘Love Potion #9’), Drifter/Musician, Ensemble
Ensemble #5 – A4 (belt)/Eb5 (falsetto) – 20s-40s – Ben E. King (Drifter)/Maurice Williams, Ensemble
Ensemble #6 – A4 (belt)/Eb5 (falsetto) – 20s-40s – Carl Gardner/ Drifter/Studio Musician, Ensemble
Ensemble #7 – bari-tenor, 20s-30s – open ethnicity, Ensemble

We are committed to casting a diversified, versatile Ensemble in a positive work atmosphere that is built on mutual respect and collaboration.

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 and Capital Rep encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

Staff and artists at Capital Repertory Theatre are required to be vaccinated and boosted. Proof of vax required at the time of contracting.