"Pippin" The Musical Needs Performers
"Pippin" show looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). 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: This show is ages 18+ / you must be 18 prior to show opening. Please complete your audition form: see the attachment. MATERIAL: Prepare a 1.5-minute monologue and a 32-Bar cut of a song in the style of the show. For this show, there are two types of performance in this show: vaudeville and realism, so allow your choices to contrast in some way. (Please come prepared with a track for your song as there will be no accompanist. You can use a cell phone, tablet, etc. They will have the appropriate cables to connect your device.) Dress to move in case you are asked to stay for a dance audition. Callbacks (if needed): Wednesday, July 24th (7:00pm-9:30pm). (If you are needed for callbacks, you will be notified by email TUESDAY, JULY 2nd to return on WEDNESDAY, JULY 3rd.) REHEARSALS: WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS (7-10pm) | SATURDAYS (12-3pm) | SUNDAYS 6:30-9:30pm) (Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled, and is subject to change based on cast availability if needed.) FIRST REHEARSAL: MONDAY, JULY 28th @ 7pm (It will be an ALL CALLED Read-Through. It is mandatory for everyone to attend and fill out paperwork.) Please bring a list of all known conflicts to auditions as this will help to determine the final schedule. A final schedule with conflicts and scene breakdown will be provided to you by the end of the first week of rehearsals. TECH WEEK: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2024 – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2024 NO CONFLICTS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING TECH – There are no exceptions to this. (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd is TBA). SHOW DATES: FRIDAY | OCTOBER 4th, 2024 (7:30pm) SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5th, 2024 (2:00pm & 7:30pm) SUNDAY | OCTOBER 6th, 2024 (2:00pm) FRIDAY | OCTOBER 11th, 2024 (7:30pm) SATURDAY | OCTOBER 12th, 2024 (2:00pm & 7:30pm) SUNDAY | OCTOBER 13th, 2024 (2:00pm) FRIDAY | OCTOBER 18th, 2024 (7:30pm) SATURDAY | OCTOBER 19th, 2024 (2:00pm & 7:30pm) SUNDAY | OCTOBER 20th, 2024 (2:00pm) If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
(FEMALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: Db3 - Ab4). The ultimate “ringleader,” the Leading Player is masterfully charming and manipulative. The seasoned act of the troupe, obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience. They guide Pippin through a journey of self-discovery… no matter what it takes.
(MALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: G2 - Ab4). Our story's young and confused protagonist, Pippin longs to find his purpose in life. He arrives at the troupe’s camp and is taken in as the “new aspiring act.” A clown. He’s naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually he finds love and meaning in life with Catherine and her son, Theo.
(MALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: G2 - E4). Pippin's demanding father. As “the King of the Holy Roman Empire,” Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride as the “classic act.”
(FEMALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: A3 – F5) Pippin's conniving stepmother. A seductive “diamond in the rough,” who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal. She is both sexy and smart, with skills of using her sexual appeal to benefit her and her son.
(FEMALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: E3 – C5). Pippin's saucy “bombshell” grandmother. A brassy broad full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest, just as she has always tried to do.
(FEMALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: E3 – C5). A widowed mother, Catherine is a beautiful and a hopeless romantic who contains a hidden, graceful elegance. The “dream-like dancer.” Once she encounters Pippin at his lowest point, they inevitably fall in love
(FEMALE PRESENTING: VOCAL RANGE: E3 – C5). Pippin’s half-brother, and the “manly master swordsman” of the troupe. He must always prove how strong and handsome he is, especially if he gets to be King one day. (NOTE: This part is a male character portrayed by a non-male actor).
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