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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sonheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler
From an adaptation by Christopher Bond
Directed by Gretchen Teague, Music Directed by Alex Huff
Choreographed by Derrick DeVone King
Performances: September 16-18, 22-25, 29-October 2, 2022, 8:00pm
Venue: SCT Backlot, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, July 31, 2022
Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, July 11 & 12, 6:30pm, Grace Methodist Church, 600 S. Jefferson (enter through the east entrance under the blue awning)
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show (you may use Sondheim, if you’d like) that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
We are looking for a very diverse cast for this production. All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. Because of the size of the cast and the complexity of the music, all actors must be very solid singers that can hold harmonies on their own.
Sweeney Todd (will be played by Rick Dines): A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focussed on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist.
Mrs. Lovett (will be played by Kim Crosby): An entrepreneurial and amoral meat pie shop owner. She falls in love with Todd and turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture.
Anthony Hope: Any ethnicity. A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. 20-30’s High Baritone (Bb2-F4).
Johanna: Any ethnicity. A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward.18-early 20’s. Legit soprano. (Bb3-A5)
Tobias Ragg: Any ethnicity. A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett. Reads as a teenager. High Baritone. (Bb2-Ab4)
Judge Turpin: Any ethnicity. A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd. 50’s-60’s. Bass/Baritone (E2-Gb4)
The Beadle: Any ethnicity. A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. 40’s-50’s. Tenor, almost countertenor at moments. (D3-D5)
Beggar Woman: Any ethnicity. A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. 30’s-mid-40’s. Mezzo-Soprano. (Ab3-F5)
Adolfo Pirelli: Any ethnicity. A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Will be played by a member of the ensemble or possibly doubled with Beggar Woman. Tenor or Alto.
Jonas Fogg: Any ethnicity. The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers. 35-50 years old. Will be played by a member of the ensemble. Tenor or Bass.
Ensemble: Any ethnicity. Four talented singing actors play multiple parts. Must sing extremely well and hold harmonies on their own.
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sonheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler
From an adaptation by Christopher Bond
Directed by Gretchen Teague, Music Directed by Alex Huff
Choreographed by Derrick DeVone King
Performances: September 16-18, 22-25, 29-October 2, 2022, 8:00pm
Venue: SCT Backlot, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, July 31, 2022
Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, July 11 & 12, 6:30pm, Grace Methodist Church, 600 S. Jefferson (enter through the east entrance under the blue awning)
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show (you may use Sondheim, if you’d like) that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
We are looking for a very diverse cast for this production. All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. Because of the size of the cast and the complexity of the music, all actors must be very solid singers that can hold harmonies on their own.
Sweeney Todd (will be played by Rick Dines): A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focussed on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist.
Mrs. Lovett (will be played by Kim Crosby): An entrepreneurial and amoral meat pie shop owner. She falls in love with Todd and turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture.
Anthony Hope: Any ethnicity. A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. 20-30’s High Baritone (Bb2-F4).
Johanna: Any ethnicity. A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward.18-early 20’s. Legit soprano. (Bb3-A5)
Tobias Ragg: Any ethnicity. A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett. Reads as a teenager. High Baritone. (Bb2-Ab4)
Judge Turpin: Any ethnicity. A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd. 50’s-60’s. Bass/Baritone (E2-Gb4)
The Beadle: Any ethnicity. A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. 40’s-50’s. Tenor, almost countertenor at moments. (D3-D5)
Beggar Woman: Any ethnicity. A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. 30’s-mid-40’s. Mezzo-Soprano. (Ab3-F5)
Adolfo Pirelli: Any ethnicity. A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Will be played by a member of the ensemble or possibly doubled with Beggar Woman. Tenor or Alto.
Jonas Fogg: Any ethnicity. The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers. 35-50 years old. Will be played by a member of the ensemble. Tenor or Bass.
Ensemble: Any ethnicity. Four talented singing actors play multiple parts. Must sing extremely well and hold harmonies on their own.
Audition details subject to change.