OPEN CALL FOR PRINCIPALS IN CHICAGO

For the National Non-Union Touring Company of

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

****SEEKING*****

[NEIL THEN] – (Male, White, 30s-40s) NEIL DIAMOND is a singer-songwriter/musician. A great singer

and guitar player.

[BERT BERNS/KIEVE DIAMOND] – (Male, White, 60s) BERT BERNS is a record executive. KIEVE

DIAMOND is Neil Diamond’s father. A great singer.

[TOMMY O’ROURKE/FRED WEINTRAUB] – (Male, White, 60s) TOMMY is a mob-boss. FRED is the

manager at the Bitter End. A great singer.

[JAYE POSNER] – (Female, White, 30s-40s) JAYE is Neil Diamond’s supportive and enthusiastic first

wife. A great singer.

***TO PREPARE***

MATERIALS LINKED BELOW

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/g99nioxklo4ami321c4ok/AJK8X7GgRNkqYJS-hqWXUT0?rlkey=x5

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[NEIL THEN] – Song 1 (“CRACKLIN’ ROSIE – this will be played on guitar, please ensure your bring with

you.), and NEIL THEN Side 1

[BERT BERNS/KIEVE DIAMOND] – BERT Side 1, KIEVE Side 1, Song of Choice in the style of the

show (No Musical Theatre)

[TOMMY O’ROURKE/FRED WEINTRAUB] – TOMMY SIDE 1, FRED SIDE 1 (No Musical Theatre)

[JAYE POSNER] – JAYE SIDE 1, Song 1 “LOVE ON THE ROCKS”OPEN CALL

THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2026

LINK TO SIGN UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ACAF2EA6F9CF8-64133334-abeautiful

LOCATION: BALLET CHICAGO

17 N STATE STREET, 19TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL, 60604

Sheet Music will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. A pianist will be provided.

Please email [email protected] with any instructions

BREAKDOWN LISTED BELOW

Producer: Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio

Executive Producer: Trinity Wheeler

Director: Michael Mayer

Tour Director: Austin Regan

Book: Anthony McCarten

Choreographer: Steven Hoggett

Tour Choreographer: Yasmine Lee

Music Supervisor: Sonny Paladino

Vocal Designer: AnnMarie Milazzo

Casting Director: ARC / Duncan Stewart, CSA and Patrick Maravilla, CSA

Casting Assistant: ARC / Devi Peot

Neil Then/Noise Rehearsals: o/a September 28th, 2026

Full Company Rehearsals: o/a October 5th, 2026

Tech Rehearsals: o/a October 22nd, 2026 – October 30th, 2026

First Preview: o/a October 30th, 2026

Opening Night: o/a November 3rd, 2026

Compensation Package: Rehearsals: Salary of $700/week. Performance salary: Ensemble: $700/week

and Principals: $900/week. Cast also receives a percentage of the Producers share of overage, per diem

of $315/week, and Health Plan. Producer-provided transportation and housing beginning with Technical

Rehearsal period. No housing, or per diem provided during the pre-technical rehearsal period.