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 The Scarlet Pimpernel Karaoke Background Tracks CD
 The Scarlet Pimpernel Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)
The Scarlet Pimpernel - Original Novel
 The Scarlet Pimpernel 1935 Film Version on DVD
The Scarlet Pimpernel 1999 Film Version Boxed Set on DVD
The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast Recording
The Scarlet Pimpernel 1991 Concept Cast Recording
The Scarlet Pimpernel 1998 Broadway Revival Cast |
Based on the novel of the same title.
France, 1792.
Please note: The Scarlet Pimpernel is a show with a pop score. Only choose an audition piece from this show if the show you are auditioning for also has a pop score.
Audition Preparation Suggestions
for The Scarlet Pimpernel
If you are auditioning for The Scarlet Pimpernel, it is suggested that you choose an audition piece from another musical with a pop-style score. Click here for a list of musicals with pop-style scores. |
- Sir Percival Blakeney/Scarlet Pimpernel/Grappin (Baritione, 30s, accents, sword fighting)
- Sir Percy is 3 distinct characters - needs to be an excellent actor as well as an outstanding singer. It is a huge role and will require a lot of commitment. As 'Sir Percy' he is a polite, dignified aristocratic gentleman. When appearing as 'Grappin', the Belgian spy, he obviously has to have an accent, and, when trying to put Chauvelin off the scent of the Pimpernel he has to appear as a 'silly ass', only interested in fashion and frippery.
- Marguerite St. Just (Mezzo Soprano, 25 - 30, light French accent)
- A feisty, beautiful French lady. She is a leading singer and actress at "The Comedie Francaise". She marries Sir Percy Blakeney and goes to live in England. Marguerite is a major principal role and a 'big sing'.
- Chauvelin (Baritone, 30s, French accent, sword fighting)
- The villain of the piece. He was once Marguerite's lover and is incredibly jealous of Percy. Chauvelin is a very dark character always dressed in black. He is a man with no conscience and a thoroughly nasty piece of work. He has some great songs and strong acting scenes with Marguerite. Leader of the French revolution.
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- Armand St. Just (Tenor, late teens -early twenties)
- Marguerite's younger brother. He is completely devoted to his sister, as she is to him, and would do anything for her. He is besotted by the ideals of the Pimpernel and is in awe of his brother-in-law, Sir Percy. A lovable and intense young man who tries so hard to make himself useful to the Pimpernel and his followers. Some good singing required, strong acting role.
- Marie Grosholtz (25 - 30)
- Marguerite's best friend. Marie is the costumier and scenery designer at "The Comedie Francaise" and is an accomplished artiste. She is also French so speaks with a French accent. If anything, she is more feisty than Marguerite! She is engaged to be married to Phillippe Tussaud. She is about the same age as Marguerite. Not a difficult sing, (she sings 'point numbers' rather than lyrical numbers).
- Robespierre
- Chauvelin's boss
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- Marquis De St. Cyr
- A singing role only. Appears at the beginning of the show so can also be in the chorus.
- Helene Dessin
- A singing role only. She is one of the prisoner's awaiting execution and sings farewell to her child. Also in the chorus.
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- Lucille Desmoulins
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- A singing role only. Another prisoner who sings farewell to her husband. Also in the chorus.
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- Robespierre (Non-singing, 50 - 60)
- Another dark villain – Chauvelin's boss. Nice acting role, with a French accent. Not too demanding.
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- Mrs Jessup (flexible age)
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- Sir Percy's housekeeper. A few lines, mostly in act 1 (could also be in the chorus).
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- Prince of Wales (40s)
- Larger than life! He appears in two important scenes at the end of act 1 and beginning of act 2. Some singing. Homosexual.
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- Phillippe Tussaud (20s - 30s)
- Marie's fiancé – not a big role but appears in 2 scenes. A little singing (not solo). An enjoyable support role (could also be in chorus).
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- Mercier and Coupeau
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- Chauvelin's aides – any age – non singing. Not very savoury characters with odd lines. (could also be in the chorus).
- Ozzy, Dewhurst, Elton, Farleigh, Hal and Ben
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- Percy's Bounders. All from Aristocratic families. All personable men. Must be good actors (especially when acting the fool with Percy). They sing as a group and have some serious acting to do. Strong singing roles. The bounder's scenes are very important and they are a constant thread throughout. Dewhurst has the most libretto but all have individual lines.
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The following sections of the script are likely to be used as sides for auditions:
- Percy & Dewhurst: Page 10, from Dewhurst's entrance - to Dewhurst's exit
- Percy & Marguerite: Page 13, after exit of wedding guests up to song "Prayer"
- Percy, Armand, Ozzy, Dewhurst: Top of page 15 to page 20 up to song
- Marguerite & Chauvelin & Percy: Top of page 39 to song on page 41
- Prince of Wales & Percy: Pages 48, 49 & 50 - up to song
- Marie & Percy & Armand: Page 34 (after music 9a) up to Marie's exit
- Marguerite & Chauvelin: Bottom of page 36 (Chauvelin's entrance up to Percy's entrance
- Robespierre & Chauvelin: Page 24 to Robespierre's exit & Page 83 to blackout on page 84
- Marguerite & Armand: Pages 85, 86 & 87
- Marie & Armand & Marguerite: Page 42 (from entrance of Marie & Armand) to reprise (no.11)
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- The Falcon In The Dive (Chauvelin)
- The Pimpernel Fanfare
- Madame Guillotine
- Believe
- Vivez!
- Prayer (Percy)
- Into the Fire (Percy, Armand, Ozzy, Dewhurst)
- When I Look at You (Marguerite)
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Where's the Girl?
- The Creation of Man
- The Riddle
- They Seek Him Here
- Only Love
- She Was There
- Storybook
- Lullaby
- You Are My Home (Armand & Marguerite)
- When I Look At You - Reprise (Marguerite & Percy)
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