Performers Job For "Sweeney Todd" Musical

Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesID: 215492Exp: 3/3/2023

Category:Singing

Description:

Auditions for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" musical. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s thrilling, theatrical treat, Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere.An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife.The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun! Additional info: Please prepare 16-20 bars of a song (approx. a minute of music). Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Please see the document attached. When applying, please include your information.

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12 roles

Sweeney ToddMale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: Gb4/Vocal range bottom: F2

Mrs. LovettFemale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: E5/Vocal range bottom: G3

Anthony HopeMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. Vocal range top: F4/Vocal range bottom: Bb2

JohannaFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward. Vocal range top:A5/Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Judge TurpinMale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: Gb4/Vocal range bottom: E2

The BeadleMale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. Vocal range top: D5/Vocal range bottom: D3

Beggar WomanFemale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. Vocal range top: F5/Vocal range bottom:Ab3

Adolfo PirelliMale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Vocal range top: C5/Vocal range bottom: B2

Jonas FoggMale35-60 y.o.All ethnicities

The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.

TownspeopleBoth genders18-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

PolicemenBoth genders18-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.