AUDITIONS!
OFF-BROADWAY SPRING MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION
Before he wrote Wicked, there was Pippin! With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal all over the world.
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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, temptations, 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.
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*PLEASE NOTE*: Please be aware that PIPPIN contains mature themes, including war, simulated violence/death, implied intimacy, sexual innuendo, mental health, profanity, and discussions of suicide.
AUDITIONS
Ages 15 - 22*
*Performers outside the age range
will be considered on a case-by-case basis
AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS
Auditions will be held on the following dates. Sign up for an audition slot, and see the character breakdowns below:
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Friday March 7th 6pm-8:30pm (Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave)
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Saturday March 8th 6pm-8:30pm (Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave)
Callbacks will be held on Sunday, March 9th, from 2:00pm. You will be notified shortly after your audition if you are requested back for the callbacks. For this, you will need clothes & shoes that you can move in. Callbacks will be done by 7pm at the latest.
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Prepare 32 bars (or a short cut) of a musical theater song appropriate for the style of the show. Accompanist provided (bring sheet music). Please bring a second contrasting song in case we want to hear more. Bring a headshot/resume if available.
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VIDEO AUDITION
If you are unable to make it to the in-person auditions, click here for instructions on how to submit a video audition. Note that the video audition deadline is Friday, March 7th.
REHEARSALS AND TECH
Rehearsals are Fridays from 5pm-9pm, Sundays from 1pm-6pm, and some Saturdays from 1pm-6pm in Midtown Manhattan (Ripley-Grier Studios, Open Jar Studios, or other Midtown West rehearsal studios). There will be additional rehearsals and tech in the theater June 2nd-5th (LA MAMA Experimental Theatre Club).
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PERFORMANCES
June 6th - 8th
LA MAMA Shares (66 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003)
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TUITION IF CAST
$850.00 (Payment plans and needs based partial scholarships available, plus enter to win a free spot through our new Marketing Scholarship)
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CHARACTERS
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ENSEMBLE - The many additional characters in "Pippin's" show within a show, that create the world of the musical, including CHARLEMAGNE'S ARMY, MONKS, NOBILITY, PEASANTS, and THE PLAYERS. They also represent the influence and voices in Pippin's head. PIPPIN is an ensemble driven show and will be heavily featured throughout.​​
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LEADING PLAYER - The ultimate 'ring leader.' 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. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience, a strong dancer, and can be any gender. Vocal range: Db3-Ab4
PIPPIN - The 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. Vocal range: G2 - Ab4
CHARLES - 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
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 weight lifting, wrestling, and most of all, Lewis loves Lewis.
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FASTRADA - Pippin's conniving stepmother, she is both beguiling and smart. Devious, crafty, cunning, and untrustworthy. Dedicated to gaining the throne for her darling son, Lewis. Vocal range: A3 - F5
BERTHE - Pippin's saucy 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. Vocal range: E3 - C5
CATHERINE - 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. The heart of the show. Vocal range: F#3 - Db5
THEO - Catherine's child. Spirited, sharp, and skeptical. Bright eyed and more sophisticated than most children.
PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS
