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Theatre Casting Call for "Pippin"

Philadelphia, PA, United States
ID: 310301Exp: 5/18/2026
$784/week
Description:

Casting actors for the "Pippin" show. Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: $784 weekly minimum — 7 performances per week. Additional info: First rehearsal: October 27, 2026. Tech: November 12–15. Opening night: November 21. Closing: January 3, 2027 (extension to January 10, 2027). Location: Quintessence Theatre, 7135 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Please prepare a 16-bar cut in the style of the show in addition to one contrasting monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Total audition material should be 2½ minutes or less. Bring a hard copy of your headshot and resume. An Equity monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. If interested, please apply.

7 roles

PippinMale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A young man in search of himself.

CharlesMale45-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Pippin’s father. King of the Holy Roman Empire (Charlemagne). Territory and warobsessed.

LewisMale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Fastrada’s son and Pippin’s stepbrother. A brawny idiot.

FastradaFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Pippin’s conniving stepmother. A seductress who uses her sexual appeal to benefit herself and her son.

BertheMale55-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Pippin’s grandmother. A brassy broad full of wisdom and sass. Encourages Pippin to live life to the fullest.

CatherineFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

A widow and mother who falls in love with Pippin, helping him find himself. Theo, M, a young boy, Catherine’s Son.

Band of PlayersBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

They play all other roles in the show.