
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Music by Stephen Schwartz
Based on the story of Pippin, son of Charlemagne.
Direction by Aaron Weisberg Choreography by Jen Cuevas Vocal Direction by Joanne Barczi Musical Direction by Paula Sanchez Produced by Ana Williams
Once upon a time, the young prince
Pippin longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment.
He sought 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, he found it in the
simple pleasures of home and family.
This hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale captivated Broadway
audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere (the
show has become a staple on high school and college campuses). The
energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar®-winning
composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked", “Godspell,” “Children of
Eden” and the animated films “Pocahontas,” “The Hunchback Of Notre
Dame” and “The Prince Of Egypt”) bursts with one showstopping number
after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers.
| AUDITIONS: |
Open to young people ages 8 to 18 years of age Monday, November 26, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Tuesday, November 27, 6:30pm to 9:30pm |
| CALLBACKS: |
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:30 pm Thursday, November 29, 2007 6:30 pm |
| WHERE: |
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remmington, Sunnyvale |
| PREPARATION: |
Be prepared to sing, dance, and act. Bring sheet music in your key. No tapes will be permitted, as an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a recent photo or one will be taken for you for the fee of $1.00. |
| REHEARSALS: |
Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, beginning January 2, 2008. Please bring a list of conflicts to the audition. |
| TECH WEEK: |
February 10 - 14, 2007 No Conflicts! |
| PERFORMANCES: |
February 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2008 March 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2008 |
| EXPENSES: |
Participation Fee: $90 Sunnyvale resident / $100 non-resident / $70 siblings. Participation fee is payable at auditions; refunded if not cast. $10 script fee. Participant is responsible for providing his or her costumes as directed by the costumer. Costume expenses are not included in the participation fee. |
| ROLES: |
| Role |
Description |
Range |
Leading Player
|
The narrator and guide for Pippin and the band of players
|
TBD |
| Pippin |
The earnest, attractive, and naive son of Charlemagne who is searching for meaning in his life after recently graduating college.
|
Tenor |
Berthe
|
Pippin's irreverent, energetic and saucy grandmother |
Alto |
Catherine
|
An attractive widow who falls in love with Pippin |
Mezzo
|
| Charles |
The imposing and magnetic Holy Emperor of Rome |
Bass-baritone |
| Fastrada |
The conniving stepmother of Pippin and mother of Lewis
|
Mezzo
|
| Lewis |
The vain, idiotic, and ambitious half-brother of Pippin |
N/A |
| Theo |
The son of Catherine
|
N/A
|
Players
|
Soldiers, Beggars, Nobles, Peasants
|
Various |
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| FURTHER INFO: |
Call Ana at (408) 425-7549 |
Also seeking Technical and Backstage Crew Members
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