Seeking Performers for "Pippin" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Pippin" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Glory, love and self-fulfillment come to life in Stephen Schwartz’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece Pippin. With an infectiously unforgettable score, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Guided by a mysterious troupe of performers and led by the eerily charismatic Leading Player, Pippin explores various paths, including war, political power, love, and the simple life. Each venture leaves him increasingly unsatisfied, pushing him to discover what truly makes life meaningful. Additional info: PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday, April 16th at 7:30PM Friday, April 17th at 7:30PM Saturday, April 18th at 2:00PM and 7:30PM Sunday, April 19th at 2:00PM Please apply if interested.
8 roles
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. Vocal Range: E3 - C5 Dance: Not required (but is a plus!)
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. Vocal Range: F#3 - Db5 Dance: Not required
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. Vocal Range: G2 - E4 Dance: Not required
Pippin's conniving stepmother, she is both beautiful and smart. Devious, crafty, cunning, untrustworthy. Dedicated to gaining the throne for her darling son, Lewis. Vocal Range: A3 - F5 Dance: Not required
The ultimate 'ringleader.' Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is 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. Vocal Range: Db3 - Ab4 Dance: Required. Role requires strong sense of physicality and movement. Experience not necessarily required, but dance audition required for this role.
Our story's young and confused protagonist. He is longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Carries heavy “baggage”. Mentally “broken” and trying to come to terms with his past. Vocal Range: G2 - Ab4 Dance: Required
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. Requires good physicality. Vocal Range: G2 – E4 Dance: Not required.
Heavily featured throughout. Ensemble “Players” play many other roles; they represent the influences and voices in Pippin’s head. Includes substantial choreography.
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