Auditions for “Pippin"

Open auditions for “Pippin”
by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson

7pm July 22 & 23 Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center

Roles include 3 men, 3 women, 1 either gender, and 10 (minimum) for ensemble. Play is staged September 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28, 2024.

*Must be at least 16 years old to audition
*The role of Theo has been cast
*Prepare 16-32 bars of musical theater song that best shows your vocal range
*Dress in dance attire or comfortably for dance audition
*Call backs are 7pm Wednesday, July 24

Director/ Choreographer – Maura Reiff
Musical Director – Bethany Fernbaugh

For specific questions about auditions, call Towngate Theatre at 304-233-0820.

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