Footlite Musicals is proud to announce open auditions for Pippin, directed by Claire Slaven and produced by Beth Swayze, with choreography by Thomas Mason and vocal direction by Ben Rose.
You are required to fill out our online audition form either in person or ahead of time here: Footlite Musicals Audition Form (click here)
Please come prepared to sing 16-32 bars from the show, Pippin, with sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. Song selections per character can be found at the bottom of this page. Songs to prepare can be found here: Pippin Sheet Music (click here)
A change of clothes for the dance portion of the audition is encouraged. Performers who can perform specialty tricks and acrobatics are strongly encouraged to audition.
Virtual auditions will not be accepted for this production. You cannot have conflicts after August 30. All conflicts must be listed on your audition form.
We are committed to inclusive casting, welcoming performers of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities. There are no age restrictions for this production. Those under 18 must have parent or guardian present at auditions.
If you have any questions regarding the audition process, please contact us.
There’s magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in this iconic and unforgettable musical. 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.
Nominated for 15 Tony Awards in 1973, including Best Musical, and winner of four 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Book by Robert O. Hirson
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Directed and choreographed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway Revival directed by Diane Paulus
Orchestrations for 2013 Revival by Larry Hochman
Theo ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
Sheet music can be found here: Pippin Sheet Music (click here)
Leading Player (male or female); baritone (High note = Ab)
Magic to Do, bars 14-41
Glory, bars 5-18
Pippin; high baritone (High note = C)
Corner of the Sky (m. 37 – end)
Morning Glow m. 1-7
With You Part 1 (m. 14 – 45)
Fastrada, mezzo
Spread A Little Sunshine (m. 119-147)
(Sing as character would)
Berthe; mezzo
No Time at All (m. 22 – 52)
(Sing as character would)
Catherine, mezzo
Kind of Woman (44-66)
I Guess I’ll Miss the Man #33 (1 – 28)
King Charlemagne; bass
War Is A Science (m. 12 – 30, 47- 71)
Theo, tenor
Theo’s Corner
Chorus, all other roles,
War Is A Science (m.103-114 – Adjust octaves to fit range, if necessary)