The Heights Players
BROOKLYN, NY
US
The Heights Players, Brooklyn's longest self-sustaining theater, is holding auditions for its upcoming production of the musical PIPPIN.
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Book by Roger O. Hirson.
Director: Hilary Goldman, Musical director: Ethan Smith-Cohen, choreographer: Alicia Kee
AUDITIONS
Monday, June 23rd at 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 24th at 7:00pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, June 25th and Thursday, 26th at 7:00pm (you may not be called for both nights)
*sign ups will begin at 6:15pm, you do not need to attend both nights of auditions
PERFORMANCE DATES
September 5th - 21st, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
*Brush-up rehearsals on Thursdays, September 11th and 18th
REHEARSAL DATES
July 7th - September 4th
Sunday-Thursday, Sunday 6-9pm and weekday evenings 7-10pm
*Please note: not everyone will be called to all rehearsals
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Please bring a headshot and resume and prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song that best fits and showcases your range. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key and do not sing acapella. Please be prepared to dance, as there will be a short dance call. All roles are open to actors of all ages, gender identities, races.
Jul 7, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
$0.00 – $0.00 per hour
June 23, 2025 at 8:00AM
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Leading Player: Any gender, Age range: 20-50. The ultimate 'ring leader.' Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end. excellent dancer. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience. Role ideally requires a strong sense of physicality and movement.
Pippin: Tenor, Age range: 17-35. Our story's young and confused protagonist. He is longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually finds love, and meaning with Catherine and Theo.
Charlemagne: Baritone, Age range: 30 - 65. Pippin's demanding father. As the King of the Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride.
Fastrada: Mezzo-Soprano, Age Range: 30 - 55, Pippin's conniving stepmother. A seductress, who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal, she is both sexy and smart. Skilled at using her sexual appeal to benefit her and her Son. Strong dancer a plus.
Lewis: Charlemagne and Fastrada’s son. Strong and not bright. Pippin’s halfbrother and after
Pippin, heir to the throne. Addicted to the physical, Lewis loves weight lifting, Lewis loves
wrestling, but most of all, Lewis loves Lewis.
Berthe: Alto, Age range: 40 - 75. Pippin's saucy grandmother. A brassy woman full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest. Dance: Not required (but is a plus!)
Catherine: Mezzo-Soprano, Age range: 25 - 45. A widow and mother. She is a beautiful and hopeless romantic, who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him.
Theo: Age range: 9 - 16. Catherine's son, featured spoken role with solo at end.
Ensemble: The ensemble plays a vital role in bringing the story to life. They serve as a collective presence that supports and enhances the narrative, representing various characters, settings, and elements within the show. They create the world of Pippin, contribute to the overall storytelling, and provide a vibrant backdrop that highlights the journey and themes of the show. The ensemble plays many parts including: Charlemagne's Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, and The Players with opportunities for expansion. Acrobatics are not required, but dancing ability a plus.