AUDITIONS
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OPEN AUDITIONS
MONDAY, AUG. 1 - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 2022
6PM-9PM
As told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Player, Pippin is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “corner of the sky.” Pippin returns from university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life. As encouraged by the Leading Player, Pippin dabbles in bloody battle, licentious and lusty sexual entanglements, and savvy political maneuvers, only to discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought. With infectious tunes by Stephen Schwartz and classic choreography from Bob Fosse, Pippin is both a humorous allegory about growing up and a dark tale of the danger of false appearances and empty promises.
All people are required to sing a minute section of a musical theatre song if their choice. Either a cappella or with a track of their own. Callbacks will be August 6th from 10am to 2pm.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
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.
Excellent mover. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience.
Gender: Male or Female // Eligible Age: 16+ // 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.
PIPPIN
Age 18-25, Vocal Range G2-Ab4. Young, discontent, and eager to find his purpose in life.
Excellent singer / dancer.
FASTRADA/ PLAYER
Age 35-50, Vocal Range A3-F5. Stepmother of Pippin, mother of Lewis, wife of Charlemagne. Comedic seductress who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal. Eager to place her son Lewis on the throne. Excellent singer / dancer.
LEWIS / PLAYER
Age 25-30, Vocal Range Any. Son of Fastrada and half brother to Pippin. A proud soldier. Strong singer / dancer.
CHARLEMAGNE / PLAYER
Age 40-60, Vocal Range G2-E4. King of the Holy Roman Empire. An aging warrior. Married to Fastrada. Strong singer / mover.
CATHERINE / PLAYER
Age 30-40, Vocal Range F#3-Db5. Widow, and mother of Theo. Falls in love with Pippin. Excellent singer / mover.
BERTHE / PLAYER
Age 50 +, Vocal Range E3-C5. Pippin's grandmother. Encourages him to live life to it's fullest. Strong singer / mover.
THEO / PLAYER (double cast)
Age 9-12, Vocal Range A3-C5, voice not yet changed. Catherine's son.
ENSEMBLE (10)
Ages 18 +, Vocal Range Any. To play Baron, Severed Head, Courtier, Nobles, Soldiers, Berthe's Attendants, Peasants, Players. Excellent singer / dancer / comedic character actors. Acrobatic / Circus / Tumbling / Magic skills a plus.
CAST
PIPPIN
Kike Diaz
LEADING PLAYER
Ayleen Perez
CHARLEMAGNE
Bobby Torres
FASTRADA
Karen Goldschmidt
LEWIS
Freddy Aviles
BERTHE
Nancy Rodriguez
CATHERINE
Natalia Garza
THEO
Helen Cano
ENSEMBLE
Rolando Garza (Pippin U/S)
Sara Arellano (Leading Player U/S)
Anthony Ruiz (Charlemagne U/S)
Paulina Binder (Fastrada U/S)
Alexa Salas (Catherine U/S)
Abel Capistran (Swing)
Melanie Esparza (Swing)
Arianna Sanchez
Deborah Garza
Evelyn Cantu
Julianna Nicart
Keiko Tomita
Sebastian Peña