Farmers Alley Theatre, an Equity SPT (Small Professional Theatre, Tier 3) is now accepting video submissions for Ride The Cyclone and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. We are seeking both Equity (AEA) and Non-Equity performers. Full cast breakdowns for the remaining productions are below.
For RIDE THE CYCLONE and/or BEAUTIFUL, please prepare the songs and scenes for the character you are interested in auditioning for. Audition materials can be found in the links below. Please create one video for any/all scenes, monologues and/or songs and send it via an unlisted YouTube link to: submissions@farmersalleytheatre.com
NOTE: Please send CYCLONE video submissions by 2/1/25 and BEAUTIFUL video submissions by 3/1/25. In-person callbacks for these productions may be held. Check here for updates. Thank you!
SALARY: $435/week AEA Equity SPT Tier 3 Actor Minimum | Non-AEA: negotiable. Equity and non-Equity contracts available.
Rehearsals are usually Tues-Fri 4-9pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm with Mondays off.
Performances are usually Thursday thru Sunday with occasional performances and sponsor shows on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday evenings, Saturday afternoons or Sunday evenings.
Housing and travel provided for out-of-town talent.
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond
Rehearsals: Tuesday 5/6/25 – 5/28/25 (3.5 weeks)
Performances: 5/29/25 - 6/15/25 (3 week run)
NOTE: Extension possible thru 6/22/25
Director/Choreographer: Leonard E. Sullivan
Music Director: Chris Gray
Character Descriptions:
OCEAN O’CONNELL ROSENBERG - Female, Any Race/Ethnicity, 18-22. Could be a strong leader, but is also relentlessly competitive, and sometimes cruel, though she sees herself as a virtuous person. High Broadway mix, with a pop quality; broad range: Ab3-A5. Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. Performers who play piano and/or cello are particularly sought.
MISHA BACHINSKI - Male, Any Race/Ethnicity, 18-22. Adopted from Ukraine as a teenager; he speaks with a Ukrainian dialect and carries a lot of internal conflict balanced with a soulful, romantic side. Baritenor with the ability to sing lyrical Ukrainian folk music as well as rap. Bb3-C5. Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. Performers who play piano and/or cello are particularly sought.
NOEL GRUBER - Male, Any Race/Ethnicity, 18-22. The only openly Queer kid in Uranium; he’s never had a relationship IRL and is obsessed by French New Wave cinema. Must be able to sing in the style of a French chanteuse. F#2-C5 Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. Performers who play piano and/or cello are particularly sought.
RICKY POTTS - Male, Any Race/Ethnicity, 18-22. The most imaginative boy in town, Ricky has developed a rich fantasy life to navigate life’s challenges. The long-lost space glam soul brother of Ziggy Stardust. Baritone rock voice; tumbling a plus. Bb2-Bb5. Piano/Accordion especially sought. Cello skills sought too.
CONSTANCE BLACKWOOD - Female, Any Race/Ethnicity, 18-22. Has a remarkably mature and deep understanding of the world, which gets hidden by her desire to please the people around her. Plus size and sometimes conflicted about it. She will do anything for Ocean's friendship; dubbed "the nicest girl in town," a title she secretly despises. Very charismatic comic actress; alto belt, with a rock edge. F#3-D5. Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. Note: Recorder, Violin, Penny Whistle, Flute, Melodica/Piano are sought; she plays a simple solo. Cello skills sought too.
JANE DOE - Female, Any Race/Ethnicity, 18-22. She was decapitated in the accident, and no one claimed her body. She reacts in a literal way which leads to some surprising and unexpected moments; the other contestants aren’t quite sure how to interact with her. Classically trained soprano with a flexible coloratura upper range (including melismas), and some grit in the lower register. Bb-D6. Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. Piano is very likely to be involved at times for this character.
THE AMAZING KARNAK - Any Gender, Any Race/Ethnicity, 35-50s. The narrator; a mechanical fortune-telling machine. They have developed a deep and nuanced understanding of the world in their time.
Synopsis: This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived. In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.
Music and Lyrics by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann & Various Artists
Book by Douglas McGrath
Rehearsals: 6/24/25 - 7/15/25
Performances: 7/16/25 – 7/27/25 (possible extension thru 8/3/25)
Director: Kathy Mulay
Music Director: Chris Gray
Character Descriptions:
Carole King: 20-35, Female Caucasian. An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. A powerful, distinctive voice in the styling of Carole King. Note: Piano skills preferred but not required. Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-Eb5).
Gerry Goffin: 20-35, Male Caucasian. 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. Great Singer. Vocal Range: Baritone/tenor (D3-A4)
Cynthia Weil: 20-35, Female, Caucasian. A songwriter who partners, professionally and romantically, with Barry. Carole’s best friend. Sophisticated and intelligent, she is self-confident with a quick wit. She prioritizes her career over love. Strong comedic timing and Belter to (E3-E5).
Barry Mann: 20-35, Male Caucasian. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing, comedic and excellent singer. High Tenor (C3-B4).
Don Kirshner: 35-45, Male, Caucasian. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking and energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hitmaker. Vocal Range: Baritone (A2-C#4).
Genie Klein: 40-50s Female Caucasian. Carole’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her divorce from Carole’s father. She projects these feelings onto Carole but is protective of her and occasionally knows the right thing to say. Non-singing role.
Neil Sedaka / Lou Adler / High Righteous Brother / Ensemble: 20-30s male-identifying, Caucasian. Tenor (B3-A4). Strong high rock tenor to play young singer/songwriter and half of the world-famous duo.
Nick / Low Righteous Brother / Ensemble: 20s-30s, male-identifying, Caucasian. Strong bass / baritone (F2-Eb4). Doubles a variety of characters. Nick, Carol’s love interest, Bill Medley (Righteous Brother), Dick Clark, and a variety of other characters.
Lucille / Shirelle / Ensemble: 20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (A3-Db5). Charismatic singer to double as Donny’s assistant and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent at holding harmony.
Little Eva / Shirelle / Ensemble: 20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (Bb3- E5). Charismatic singer to double the “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent at holding harmony.
Janelle Woods / Shirelle / Ensemble: 20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (B3-D5). Charismatic singer to double the “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent singer.
A Shirelle / “Uptown” Singer / Ensemble: 20-30s, female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (B3-D5). Charismatic singer to sing “Uptown” and be a part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent singer.
Four of The Drifters / Ensemble: 20-30s, Male BIPOC. Appealing, charismatic singers to play The Drifters. Excellent at holding harmonies. Vocal parts: all must have wide range: low baritone, high baritone, tenor and the Lead singer is a high tenor to Eb5 with strong falsetto.
Marilyn Wald / “Buxom Blonde”/ Connie Francis / Ensemble: Female identifying; age 20- 30. Doubles a variety of characters. Marilyn Wald is a singer based on Marilyn Powell; Gerry’s girlfriend; and recording artist Connie Francis as well as other ensemble tracks. Vocal Range (G3-C5)
Betty / Ensemble: Female identifying Caucasian: age 20-30. Doubles a variety of characters. Carole’s childhood friend and other ensemble rolls as well as cover the Cynthia Weil track. Strong comedic timing and Belter to (E3-E5).
Synopsis: From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, “Beautiful” takes you back to where it all began. Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend”, “One Fine Day”, “So Far Away”, “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.
*NOTE: Farmers Alley Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
If you have additional questions, please contact our Managing Artistic Director, Jeremy Koch at info@farmersalleytheatre.com
