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972-370-2266
NON EQUITY
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PIPPIN
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
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Director/Choreographer | Linda K. Leonard
Music Director | Kelley Poche Rodriguez
Asst. Choreographer | Amy Cave
Stage Manager | Katie Dedman Radke
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Casting Sites and online agencies – Do NOT repost! This is a local DFW casting search only.
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THEATRE FRISCO WILL BE USING ONLY FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW,
BAND AND PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION
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These are 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.
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Audition Dates Sunday, May 21, 6:00 – 9:30 and Monday, May 22, 7:00 – 9:30
Callbacks/Dance Call: Thursday, May 25, 7:00 – 10:00 at the Black Box Theater located in the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 off Cotton Gin Road east of the Dallas North Tollway.
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Characters
All roles are open. All identities are encouraged to audition. Bonus points for jugglers, unicycle riders,
magicians. Please note, there is 1 child’s role.
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 dancer. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Db3
Pippin
Our storys 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.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 21
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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Charles
Pippins 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.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Lewis
Pippins dim-witted half-brother who has his eye on the throne.
Fastrada
Pippins conniving stepmother. A seductress, who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal, she is both sexy
and smart. Skilled at using her sexual appeal to benefit her and her son.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Berthe
Pippins 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.
Gender: Female
Age: 67 to 67
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Theo
Catherine's son.
Gender: Male
Age: 6 to 10
Ensemble
Charlemagne's Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, The Players
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Required Bring headshot and resume. Prepare at least 32 bars of 2 contrasting songs. Bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist will be provided. Bonus points if your music is double sided and 3 hole punched, in a binder. Singing with tracks will not be permitted.
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Performance Dates July 28- August 13, Friday and Saturday Nights at 8:00, there will be 2:30 matinees on Sundays as well 3rd Saturday afternoons in the Black Box Theatre in the Frisco Discovery
Center. Actors will receive a $300 stipend.
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Rehearsals Rehearsals begin with a meet and greet on Sunday June 11 for contracts, scripts, etc. followed by a read-through. After that, rehearsals will typically be Monday through Thursday evenings with a possible Saturday afternoon through July 27. Most rehearsals will be at KD Studios.
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Appointments To book an appointment, email auditionstheatrefrisco@gmail.com. For additional information on auditions, call 214-673-3081. IF YOU BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME AND ARE UNABLE TO KEEP IT, PLEASE CONTACT US AND CANCEL IT!
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