The Holly Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for all roles in Pippin by Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Director/Choreographer – Sean Newman
Asst. Director – Alexis Brooks
Asst. Choreographer – Briana Conway
Music Director – Austin Boyett
Stage Manager – Sara Crunkleton

Asst. Stage Manager – Sadie Wallace

ABOUT THE SHOW:

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary.

Auditions for all roles except for Theo are open to performers ages 18 and older. Auditions for the role of Theo are open to performers ages 10-14.

PRODUCTION NOTE: For this production of Pippin, we are leaning away from the circus-inspired concept of the 2013 Broadway revival which has subsequently become popularized over the last twelve years. Instead, this iteration of the show will explore the traditions of Vaudeville, with each principle character being associated with their own unique act. For more information about these acts, please read the Character Breakdown below.

CONTENT ADVISORY: This show involves some mature language and onstage intimacy. We recommend all performers look into the content to ensure they are comfortable with it before signing up to audition.

AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 14th from 10 am – 4 pm in the Holly Theatre Annex (61 Enota St, Dahlonega, GA, 30533).

Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, June 17th from 6 pm – 9 pm.

PERFORMANCES:

9 performances from September 26th – October 12th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, July 1st and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm – 9 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm.

Tech rehearsals begin on Monday, September 15th and will continue until the show opens. For a full breakdown of the tech process, please refer to the rehearsal schedule linked below.

**Please provide a full list of your conflicts on your audition form. You can view a full rehearsal schedule here.**

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Please prepare a short selection (no more than 1 minute) of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please bring a backing track to perform with. A speaker will be provided.
• Performers will be seen one at a time during their scheduled audition group. We recommend arriving ten minutes prior to your scheduled group in order to check in with Stage Management.
• After your vocal audition, you will be asked to do a cold-reading from the script.
• Once all auditioning performers in a time block have completed their vocal auditions and cold reads, there will be a group dance call. Please come dressed to move.

All audition sides and the dance call can be reviewed here so that performers can be fully prepared coming into the audition. We do not expect performers to be off-book for their readings, but please come having already learned the dance call.

If you cannot attend the auditions in person, audition slots are full when you attempt to sign up, or if you have any other questions, please contact our director Sean Newman at newmanesean@gmail.com to arrange a video audition.

TO DO BEFORE AUDITIONS:

• Complete your audition form prior to arriving at auditions.
• Sign up for an audition group. Due to time constraints, only those who have signed up for an audition time will be guaranteed to be seen.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

**All Roles are open to individuals of all racial backgrounds and gender identities.**

• LEADING PLAYER: Our Master of Ceremonies. 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.
  • This role can present as any gender
  • Seeking a performer comfortable with lifts and/or tricks
  • Vocal Range Top: Ab4
  • Vocal Range Bottom: Db3
• PIPPIN: Our 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.
  • Seeking a performer comfortable with lifts and/or tricks
  • Vocal Range Top: Ab4
  • Vocal Range Bottom: G2
• 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.
  • Vaudeville Act/Archetype: Clown
  • Vocal Range Top: E4
  • Vocal Range Bottom: G2
• LEWIS: Pippin’s half-brother. Vain and pompous.
  • Vaudeville Act/Archetype: Strongman
  • Seeking a performer comfortable with lifts and/or tricks
• FASTRADA: Pippin’s conniving stepmother and Lewis’s mother. 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
  • Vaudeville Act/Archetype: Marionettist
  • Seeking a performer comfortable with lifts and/or tricks
  • Vocal Range Top: F5
  • Vocal Range Bottom: A3
• 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.
  • Vaudeville Act/Archetype: Former Follies Girl/Burlesque Dancer
  • Seeking a performer comfortable with lifts and/or tricks
  • Vocal Range Top: C5
  • Vocal Range Bottom: E3
• CATHERINE: A widow and mother. She is beautiful and a hopeless romantic who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him.
  • Vaudeville Act/Archetype: Working Class Patron
  • Vocal Range Top: Db5
  • Vocal Range Bottom F#3
• THEO: Catherine’s son who finds a father figure in Pippin.
  • PARENTAL ADVISORY: This role contains one use of the word “dumbass.”
  • Seeking performers ages 10-14 years old for this role.
• THE PLAYERS: An ensemble of performers who portray supporting roles throughout the show.
  • Will contain a Dance Corps, for which we are seeking performers who are comfortable with lifts and/or tricks