
For our next summer production with our high school students, Break a Leg Theater Works proudly presents Pippin.
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theater giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this iconic musical recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the treacherous battlefield, the temptations of humankind and the intrigues of political power. In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.
This timeless piece and Pippin's exploration for fulfillment is universal and will connect with audiences across the age spectrum. Our production is choreographed by Broadway legend and BAL staple, Thayne Jasperson. This is Thaynes third production with BAL. Thayne can also be seen on Broadway 8 times a week in Hamilton as well as the film on Disney+. Not only has Thayne been with Hamilton since its inception, where nightly he plays the role of Samuel Seabury, he also was an original cast member of Matilda: The Musical, as well as Disney’s Newsies on Broadway. Thayne was featured on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance, and can also be seen in the High School Musical (1 and 2) films. This past November, Thayne was part of the original Off-Broadway cast of Only Gold. We are so honored that he’ll be joining us directly from Broadway on selected days off for this production.
Join us for another summer of amazing memories, and extraordinary times.
To audition, click ★ SIGN UP NOW to fill out your audition registration form.
AUDITIONS
Video submissions due Sunday, May 14th
In-Person Callbacks: Fri, Sat & Sun, May 26th-28th
Some featured roles may be double cast; all students will get to play their principal role in 3 of the 6 performances, and perform in the ensemble for the other three.
PERFORMANCES
Hale Theater
Thayer Academy, Braintree, MA
Friday, July 14th at 7 PM
Saturday, July 15th @ 1 PM
Sunday, July 16th @ 3 PM
Friday July 21st at 7 PM
Saturday July 22nd at 7 PM
Sunday, July 23rd at 3 PM
PREPARATION
Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure a successful and smooth audition/registration process.
★ Initial auditions will be conducted via a video submission which is attached to the audition form. Please sing a song that inspires you in any genre/style, but preferably in the style of the show (90 seconds or 16-32 bars in length). You can sing along to any backing track in your video.
★ Registration Fee: $10.00 due during audition sign-up.
★ You will be asked to upload a headshot, performance resume (or type in description of performance experience), and any conflicts with rehearsal times. Please prepare these materials before filling out the audition form.
CONFLICTS
★ We will work around student availability as much as possible. Please provide all vacation and Saturday & Sunday conflicts on your audition form.
REHEARSALS
Schedule is subject to change based on guest artist availability.
Rehearsal Location:
Live Love Dance Studio
160 N Main St, North Carver, MA 02355
JUNE 2023
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Sun June 4th [2 PM - 6 PM]
ALL
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Sat June 10th
Individual Principals
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Sun June 11th [2 PM - 6 PM]
ALL - MUSIC
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Mon June 12th [9 AM - 6 PM]
ALL DAY with Thayne
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Sat June 17th
Individual Principals
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Sun June 18th
ALL - MUSIC / Dance Videos from Thayne
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Mon June 19th [9 AM - 6 PM]
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Thurs June 22nd (or Fri Jun 23rd)
[9 AM - 6 PM]
ALL DAY with Thayne
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Sat June 24th
Individual Principals
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Sun June 25th [2 PM - 6 PM]
ALL
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Mon June 26th [9 AM - 6 PM]
ALL DAY with Thayne
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Tue June 27th [9 AM - 3 PM]
Morning with Thayne
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Wed June 28th [9 AM - 3 PM]
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Thurs June 29th [9 AM - 3 PM]
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Fri June 30th [9 AM - 3 PM]
JULY 2023
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Mon July 3rd [9 AM - 6 PM]
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Wed July 5th [9 AM - 3 PM]
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Thurs July 6th [9 AM - 3 PM]
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Friday July 7th [9 AM - 3 PM]
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Mon July 10th [4 PM - 9 PM]
@ Thayer with Thayne
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Tues July 11th [4 PM - 9 PM]
@ Thayer — TECH
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Wed July 12th [4 PM - 9 PM]
@ Thayer — DRESS REHEARSAL
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Thurs July 13th [4 PM - 9 PM]
@ Thayer — DRESS REHEARSAL
TUITION
$1200 — Tuition will be collected upon acceptance of casting.
★ 3-month installment plans available
★ Tuition includes a meet & greet and dozens of opportunities to connect with Thayne Jasperson during rehearsals.