Musical Audition For "Pippin" Production
"Pippin" show seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day." Additional info: Those auditioning should: *Prepare a minute long monologue of their choice *Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song of their choice *Be prepared to read from sides *Be prepared to learn dance steps/show movement Due to the carnival/circus theme of the show, the director is especially looking for actors who posses special skills such as acrobatics, juggling, knife throwing, unicycle riding, etc. Show dates are October 24, 25, 26 November 1, 2, 3. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
Our story's young and confused protagonist. He is longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually finds love, and meaning in life, with Catherine and Theo.
The ultimate 'ringleader.' Masterfully charming and manipulative, they are a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end. Excellent mover. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience.
Pippin's saucy grandmother. A brassy woman full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest.
A widow and mother. She is a beautiful and a hopeless romantic, who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him.
Pippin's demanding father. King of the Holy Roman Empire, he is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride.
Pippin's conniving stepmother. She is both beautiful, smart, devious, crafty, cunning, untrustworthy. Dedicated to gaining the throne for her darling son, Lewis.
Charlemagne and Fastrada's son. Strong and not bright. Pippin's half-brother and after Pippin, heir to the throne. Addicted to the physical, Lewis loves weightlifting. Lewis loves wrestling, but most of all, Lewis loves Lewis.
Singers and dancers.
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