Overview
High Note: G#4/Ab4
Low Note: G2
Analysis
Pippin, the eldest son of King Charlemagne and the heir to the Holy Roman throne, is the earnest, deeply conflicted protagonist of the musical. Fresh out of university, he is driven by an intense, existential longing to find absolute fulfillment and a purpose that is truly
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When auditioning for Pippin, you must lead with raw, unapologetic earnestness. It is incredibly easy for Pippin to come across as a whiny, privileged brat who is never satisfied with anything. To prevent this, anchor your performance in an intense, painful existential longing; he isn't ungrateful, he is just terrified of being ordinary and wasted. Your eyes should look toward the horizon with a desperate hunger for purpose, making his vulnerability and naive charm so infectious that the
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