PIPPIN - Marblehead Little Theatre Non Equity Auditions

Marblehead Little Theatre announces
Non-Equity Auditions for
Pippin
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Executive Produced by Christopher King
Produced by Lisa Fama and Doug Hill
Directed by Steve Black
Associate Director Andrew Hankinson
Music Direction by Lianne Bunting
Choreography by Aaron Swiniuch
Stage Management by Abbey Ross

Auditions
Sunday, December 6 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm, or 3:30pm – 5:00pm
All Actors should sign up for a singing time slot, selected via online registration, and be prepared to attend a dance call from 2:45pm – 3:30pm.

Special Skills Encouraged: Performers with experience in dance, acrobatics, tumbling, physical theatre, and circus tricks are strongly encouraged to audition!

Callbacks
Tuesday, December 8 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location:
Marblehead Little Theatre
12 School St, Marblehead, MA

Please Prepare
• Singing: Please prepare a 32-bar selection of a song in the style of the show. Songs from Pippin are welcome but not required. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
• Dance/Movement: Please bring comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for full movement. A short combination in the style of the show will be taught.
• Acrobatic/Circus Skills: If you have acrobatic or circus skills (tumbling, juggling, feats of flexibility, hand balances, trick work, etc.), you will have an opportunity during auditions to briefly demonstrate your abilities.

Rehearsal Schedule
January 4 - March 11: Monday through Thursdays: 6:30 – 9:00pm, Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00pm
Tech Day: Saturday, March 6: 9:00-9:00pm
Tech Week rehearsals will run 6:00-10:00pm
(Not everyone will be needed at each rehearsal.)

Notes & Contact
• To schedule an audition time slot, please visit mltlive.com and register via the online form.
• Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at the MLT Firehouse (12 School Street, Marblehead, MA) unless noted otherwise.
• Any questions should be emailed to black.stevejr@gmail.com and ahankinson@gmail.com.

Performance Schedule
Friday, March 12, 2027 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 13, 2027 – 2:00pm
Saturday, March 13, 2027 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 14, 2027 – 2:00pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2027 – 7:30pm
Thursday, March 18, 2027 – 7:30pm
Friday, March 19, 2027 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 20, 2027 – 2:00pm
Saturday, March 20, 2027 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 21, 2027 – 2:00pm

About the Show
With a beloved score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on an extraordinary journey to find meaning, purpose, and glory. Guided by a mysterious performance troupe led by the charismatic Leading Player, Pippin samples the pleasures of war, the flesh, politics, and power—only to discover that happiness may be found in far simpler places.

Bursting with theatricality, high-energy dance, acrobatic spectacle, and iconic songs like Corner of the Sky, Magic to Do, and No Time at All, Pippin is an infectious and thought-provoking classic.

Pippin is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Content Advisory
Pippin contains theatrical violence, sensual themes, and existential subject matter. Performers auditioning should be comfortable with physical theatre, ensemble intimacy, and dynamic movement.

Available Roles
We value diversity and inclusion in casting. Actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types, and abilities are encouraged to audition. All actors must be 16 years of age or over. For more details on roles available, please view the audition form.
• Leading Player (Any Gender, 20s–40s)
• The ultimate ringleader and Emcee. Charming, manipulative, slick, and a commanding presence. Exceptional dancer and physical performer. High Belter / Tenor / Mezzo.

• Pippin (Male, plays 18–25)
Our naive and passionate young protagonist searching for an extraordinary life. Earnest, expressive. Tenor (G2–Ab4 / High C).

• Charles (Charlemagne) (Male, 40s–60s)
Pippin's father and King of the Holy Roman Empire. Ruthless, imposing, yet humorous in his bluntness. Baritone (G2–E4).

• Fastrada (Female, 30s–50s)
Pippin's conniving stepmother and Charles’ wife. Smart, cunning, alluring, and completely devoted to advancing her own son. Strong dancer. Soprano/Mezzo (A3–F5).

• Lewis (Male, 18–25)
Pippin's half-brother. Strong, vain, dim-witted, and obsessed with physical prowess and military combat. Tenor/Baritone.

• Berthe (Female, 60+)
Pippin’s sassy, wise, and spirited grandmother. A brassy broad who encourages Pippin to enjoy life before it passes him by. Requires strong comedic timing. Alto (E3–C5).

• Catherine (Female, 20s–30s)
A practical, romantic young widow and mother who encounters Pippin at his lowest point. Quirky, warm, and grounded. Mezzo-Soprano (F#3–Db5).

• Theo (Male/Any, plays 8–12)
Catherine's young son. Precocious and attached to his pet duck. Boy Soprano / Treble.

• The Players / Ensemble (All Genders, 16+)
The heart and engine of the show! This dynamic group plays soldiers, monks, courtiers, peasants, and magical illusionists. Seeking strong singers and versatile movers/dancers. We are heavily seeking performers with acrobatic, gymnastic, tumbling, juggling, or circus skill backgrounds to feature throughout the production.

Click here to fill out the audition appointment form: https://www.theaterforms.com/mlt/Pippin27/auditionform/