The Wilton Playshop Announces Auditions For Pippin 8/30-31

The Wilton Playshop announces auditions for Pippin- A Pop/Rock Musical, Book by Roger O. Hirson
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Directed By: Ginny Ruggieri, Musical Director: Anna DeMasi, Choreographer: Jorie Janeway

AUDITIONS:
Sun, Aug. 30, 6:00 pm
Mon, Aug. 31, 7:30 pm
at The Wilton Playshop

CALLBACKS:
Wed, Sept. 2, 7:30 pm
Thurs, Sept. 3, 7:30 pm
REHEARSALS:
Begin September 8th

Performances: Nov. 6, 8:00 pm, Nov. 7, 2:00 pm,
Nov. 8, 4:00 pm, Nov. 13 & Nov. 14, 8:00 pm, Nov. 15, 2:00 pm
Nov. 20 & Nov. 21, 8:00 pm

STORY SYNOPSIS:
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).

For a more detailed story synopsis: www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000060

Character Breakdown:
Leading Player, dynamic, magnetic, male/baritone OR female/mezzo soprano
Pippin, earnest, attractive, misguided/baritone or tenor
Fastrada, Pippin's conniving stepmother/mezzo soprano
Catherine, an attractive, sharp woman/mezzo soprano
King Charlemagne, military, imposing/bass
Berthe, Pippin's saucy grandmother/mezzo soprano
Lewis, Pippin's foppish stepbrother
Theo, Catherine's 8-year-old son
A Band of Players, singers and dancer

Please come prepared to sing a Broadway-style song that defines your vocal range. We also suggest wearing comfortable clothing for a dance audition.

**Note: All roles will have staged movement. In addition, we are looking for experienced dancers specifically with the Fosse style and technique.

Bring along any evening and weekend conflicts you may have between Tuesday, September 8 (when rehearsals begin) and November 6 - 21 (performance dates.)

For more information regarding Pippin auditions, please e-mail director Ginny Ruggieri at ginny474@aol.com

The Wilton Playshop is located at 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton CT. 06897.

For more information, visit www.wiltonplayshop.org.

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