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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, July 20, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
Short Engagement Touring Agreement
Cat. 2: ($809.88 per week)
Location
Telsey + Company
311 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York, NY
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Seeking
Equity actors who sing for possible replacements of various roles in currently running Tour Production.
See breakdown for more info.
Preparation
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. There will be no dancing at this call.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Other Dates
Currently running on tour.
Other
Casting Director: Telsey + Company, Patrick Goodwin and Andrew Femenella
Personnel
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Roger O. Hirson
Dir: Diane Paulus
Choreographer: Chet Walker
Circus Creation: Gypsy Snider of Les 7 Doigts De La Main
Musical Supervisor: Nadia DiGiallonardo
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Seeking:
PIPPIN
Male, to play early 20s-mid 20s. The son of Charlemagne and heir to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire, Pippin has returned from university to discover that he does not know what to do with his life. He searches for something in his life to be fulfilling. Tenor.
LEADING PLAYER
Female. Dangerous, charismatic, extremely charming and seductive, the Leading Player is the leader of the troupe and the mastermind behind Pippin's journey. The Leading Player must be an incredibly strong performer with the willingness to take risks and dig deep and dark; a powerful presence. Alto/Mezzo with a strong belt.
CHARLEMAGNE
Male, to play late 40s-early 60s. Pippin’s father and the King of the Holy Roman Empire. War is the most important part of being king in his eyes. Excellent comedic timing. Knowledge of Juggling, unicycle, knife throwing a plus. Legit Baritone.
FASTRADA
Female, to play early 40s-early 50s. Pippin’s step mother, Charlemagne’s wife, and Lewis’s mother. A manipulative woman with sexual appeal and a strong desire for power, Fastrada aims to get her son Lewis to be first in line to the throne. Dancer.
LEWIS
Male, to play early 20s-early 30s. The son of Charlemagne and Fastrada, Pippin’s half brother. He is a soldier in Charlemagne's army and he prides himself on his athleticism and physical prowess. Tenor, will cover the role of Pippin. Must move extremely well.
BERTHE
Female, to play early 60s-80s. Pippin’s grandmother, and Charlemagne’s mother. An incredibly spunky older woman with excellent comedic timing. Berthe now resides in the country due to a personality conflict with Fastrada. She encourages Pippin to live life to the fullest. Must be physically agile and strong, unafraid of heights, and willing to train on trapeze. Alto.
CATHERINE
Female, to play late 20s-mid 30s. She is older than Pippin and his love interest, a tragically widowed farmer’s wife with a young son. Must have a comedic sensibility. She is kind, generous, romantic, and strong-willed. Mezzo with a strong mix.
THEO
Male, to play 9-11 years old. Catherine’s rebellious son who soon develops a loving relationship with Pippin. Singing is required.
NOTE from Les 7 Doigts de la main Circus Creator. The world of Pippin we are trying to create involves the use of multi-disciplined circus arts. For our actors, singers and dancers, we are really interested to see what physical capacities they bring to the table in terms of strength, flexibility and dexterity. We would want to integrate these creative and unique skills into the musical numbers. Skills with contortion, tissue, hand-balancing, hand to hand, pairs and duo-mixed would be of added value.
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