Auditions Information for FVP presents "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"

The inspiring true story of Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Auditions: May 19 - 20, 2025, 7:00 pm

Performances: July 11 - 27, 2025

Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script & 36 bars of vocal performance. Provide a clean backing track or sheet music. (accompanist provided). No dance auditions required.

Roles available:

Please note: we are specifying the races of the characters as they are historical figures, some of which are still alive today.

[CAROLE KING] White, Female presenting, 20s, portraying ages 17 to 29 through the show. 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. Some piano skills are preferred but not required. Non-dancing role. A powerful, distinctive voice. Vocal Range: Eb5-Eb3.

[GERRY GOFFIN] White, Male presenting, 20s. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. An ambitious artist who is always striving for more. He’s a good guy, maybe a little brooding, who wants to do the right thing but gets lost along the way. Strong singer. Non-dancing role. Baritone/tenor. Vocal Range: A4-D3.

[CYNTHIA WEIL] White, Female presenting, 20s-30s. 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 likable. Strong comic timing and sings extremely well. Belter. Vocal Range: E5-G3.

[BARRY MANN] White, Male presenting, 20s-30s. A songwriter who falls quickly in love with his lyricist Cynthia Weil and spends some time convincing her to marry him, while trying not to die from his anxiety and hypochondria. A strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock-style singing. Some piano/guitar skills are preferred, but not essential. Vocal Range: A4-C3.

[DON KIRSCHNER] White, Male presenting, 30-50. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking, energetic force of nature. He originally hired Carole, Gerry, and Cynthia and helps foster the friendly rivalry between the teams of Goffin/King and Mann/Weil. He’s stone-faced, to the point, maybe a little gruff, but a softy at heart who cares about his writers. Mostly non-singing but may be required to sing in ensemble numbers. Non-dancing role.

[GENIE KLEIN] White, Female presenting, late 40s-50s. Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she is broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. We mostly see the tough love parts of her, but eventually see the softer side when Carole is in need. Some singing in larger ensemble numbers. Non-dancing role.

[SHIRELLE 1/JANELLE WOODS/Ensemble] – Black, Female presenting, 20s-30s. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist for whom Carole and Gerry write music. Janelle becomes the focus of Gerry’s extramarital affairs. Strong movement skills are preferred. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Vocal Range: Alto

[SHIRELLE 2/LITTLE EVA/Ensemble] – Black, Female presenting, 20s-30s. A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. When Carole and Gerry struggle to find the right person to perform Carole’s latest tune “Locomotion,” they realize Little Eva is the perfect fit. Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in

ensemble roles throughout the show. Vocal Range: Alto w/ High Extension

[SHIRELLE 3/LUCILLE/Ensemble] – BIPOC, Female presenting, 20s-30s Donnie’s secretary. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers. Vocal Range: Alto w/ High Extension

[SHIRELLE 4/“Uptown” Soloist/Ensemble] – BIPOC, Female presenting, 20s-30s. An active member of the ensemble but has a featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non-speaking role. Movement will be required. Vocal Range: Alto w/ High Extension

[THE DRIFTERS/Ensemble] – BIPOC, Male presenting, 20s-40s Looking specifically for 1-2 strong tenors. The Drifters are a 4-piece all-male pop/R&B group of the time (like The Temptations / Commodores). Strong ability to blend/harmonize tightly and strong movement required. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. “Up on the Roof”, “On Broadway” plus Vocal Range: All will be considered to make up this musical group.

[RIGHTEOUS BROTHER 1/NEIL SEDAKA/LOU ADLER/Ensemble] – White, Male presenting, 35-50s. A 1960s vocal icon, an influential record producer and executive in the sixties. Non-dancing role but will require singing and some movement in ensemble numbers. Some piano skills are preferred, but not essential. Vocal Range: Tenor

[RIGHTEOUS BROTHER 2/NICK/Ensemble] – White, Male presenting, 20s-40s. New York-based session musician. Nick is responsible for getting Carole to perform her music as herself. There’s a connection with Carole, but she is wary of getting involved. Non-dancing role but will require singing and some movement in ensemble numbers. Some guitar skills are preferred, but not essential. Vocal Range: Baritone

[BETTY/Ensemble] – White, Female presenting, 20s. Carole’s childhood best friend and confidant. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include movement in ensemble numbers. Vocal Range: Alto

[MARILYN WALD/Ensemble] – White, Female presenting, 20s-30s. A pop singer, notably performing “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and may include dancing in ensemble numbers. Vocal Range: Alto.

[BOBBY VEE/Ensemble] – White, Male presenting, 20s-30s. An American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s and also appeared in films. Will require some movement. Vocal Range: Tenor.

Auditions Information for FVP presents "Evil Dead The Musical"

The classic cult films come to life on stage in one of the craziest, funniest and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time.  As this show is rated "R", actors must be ages 18 and older.

Auditions: August 25 - 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Performances: October 10 - 19, 2025

Roles available:

[ASH] - Male presenting, 18-22. A housewares employee who turns into a chainsaw-wielding hero. Vocal Range: B4-B2.

[CHERYL] - Female presenting, 18-22.  Ash’s dorky sister who turns into a brash, foul-mouthed demon. Vocal Range: Ab5-G3.

[ANNIE] - Female presenting, 24-29. A brilliant archaeologist, also plays Shelly, a ditzy airhead. Vocal Range: C6-Ab3.

[JAKE] - Male presenting, 30-45. A guy who they meet in the woods. Vocal Range: B4-G2.

[LINDA] - Female presenting, 18-22. Ash’s perfect girlfriend who loses her head by the end of the show. Vocal Range: E5-G3.

[SCOTT] - Male presenting, 18-22. Ash’s crude best friend. He’s an a**hole, but the kind of a**hole you love. Vocal Range: Bb4-C3.

[ED] - Male presenting, 24-29. Annie’s boyfriend who can’t get a word in. Vocal Range: G#4-A2.

[FAKE SHEMP] - This role is basically all of the small roles in the show: Knowby, Airport Announcer, the Severed Hand, Linda’s Headless Body, the Evil Force, etc. 

Auditions Information for FVP presents "Blood Relations"

Blood Relations is a psychological murder mystery based on historical fact and speculation surrounding the life of Lizzie Borden and the murders of her father and stepmother, crimes with which Borden was arrested for, though acquitted from and found not guilty.

Auditions: TBD at 7:00 pm

Performances: February 20 - March 1, 2026

Roles available:

TBD

Auditions Information for FVP presents "Company"

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

Auditions: TBD at 7:00 pm

Performances: April 10 - 19, 2026

Roles available:

[ROBERT] Male presenting, 30-35, the story's protagonist, keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart, only one of his friends still single, terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness. Vocal Range: G5-G3

[SARAH] Female presenting, 30-40, Harry's hyper critical wife and tends to overeat, open, accepting, and full of love. Vocal Range: A5-A3

[HARRY] Male presenting, 35-45, Sarah's husband, recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes advantages of marriage outweigh disadvantages. Vocal Range: A5-A3

[SUSAN] Female presenting, 30-40, A delicate southern belle, Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Vocal Range: A5-A3

[PETER] Male presenting, 30-40, Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. Vocal Range: A5-B3

[JENNY] Female presenting, 30-40, Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise, loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. Vocal Range: A5-A3

[DAVID] Male presenting, 30-40, Jenny's husband, relaxed and always in control, believes a man should be married. Vocal Range: A5-B3

[AMY] Female presenting, 25-35, Frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. Vocal range: A5-G3

[PAUL] Male presenting, 30-40, Amy's fiancé, mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. Vocal range: A5-B3

[JOANNE] Female presenting, 40-50, Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband. Vocal range: B5-G3

[LARRY] Male presenting, 45-55, Joanne's husband, stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down. Vocal range: A5-B3

[MARTA] Female presenting, 20-30, A girlfriend of Robert's, intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the City. Vocal range: A5-A3

[KATHY] Female presenting, 25-35, An old girlfriend of Robert's, now a good friend, plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving. Vocal range: A5-A3

[APRIL] Female presenting, 25-35, A girlfriend of Robert's., flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable. Vocal range: A5-A3

Auditions Information for FVP presents "Little Shop of Horrors"

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Auditions: TBD at 7:00 pm

Performances: July 10 - 26, 2026

Roles available:

[SEYMOUR KRELBORN] Male presenting, 25-35, insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Vocal range: G4-A2

[AUDREY] Female presenting, 25-35, Bleached-blond, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Vocal range: D5-G#3

[MR MUSHNIK] Male presenting, 55-65, seasoned owner of the failing flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Vocal range: F4-G2

[ORIN SCRIVELLO] Male presenting, 30-40, egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Vocal range: G4-G2

[THE PLANT: AUDREY II] Puppet. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. Puppeteer doubles as other sizes of the plant.

[VOICE OF THE PLANT] Any gender, 20-50, An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Vocal range: G4-G2

[CRYSTAL] BIPOC, Female presenting, 20-35, Black street urchin acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal Range: F5-Ab3

[RONNETTE] BIPOC, Female presenting, 20-35, Black street urchin acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal Range: F5-Ab3

[CHIFFON] BIPOC, Female presenting, 20-35, Black street urchin acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal Range: F5-Ab3