Singers Wanted for "Sweeney Todd" Musical Show
The company is holding auditions for "Sweeney Todd" Show and looking for actors, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Sweeney Todd tells the story of a wronged barber whose righteous vengeance twists into a bloody, terrifying vendetta against the entire world. There to help Sweeney Todd in his quest is the enterprising Mrs. Lovett, who devises a gruesome and profitable way to dispose of his victims: baking them into meat pies. Rate: All performers are guaranteed a $100 honorarium to cover the costs of transportation for rehearsals plus a $15 honorarium per performance. Note that this is strictly a non-union production Additional info: Rehearsals will begin on August 5. The rehearsal schedule will be provided in advance of the first rehearsal based on performer availability. The production runs October 11th – November 3rd, with performances Thursday – Saturday at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. No conflicts with performance dates will be permitted. Please prepare a 1-2 minute musical theater selection in the style of Stephen Sondheim. Piano accompaniment will be provided Please apply if interested.
9 roles
(Range: F2-Gb4) A wrongfully imprisoned barber singularly focussed on taking bloody revenge. He is obsessive and brooding, with a deep and terrifying inner life. He is Johanna’s father.
(Range: G3-E5) An entrepreneurial and amoral meat pie shop owner in love with Sweeney Todd. She is quick-witted, light-hearted, and comedic – the ultimate survivor.
(Range: Bb3-A5) A spirited young woman, constantly yearning for freedom. Sweeney’s long-lost daughter and Judge Turpin’s ward.
(Range: Bb2-F4) A naive and youthful sailor returning with Sweeney to London, who unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna.
(Range: Bb2-Ab4) A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett.
(Range: E2-Gb4) 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 Sweeney.
(Range: D3-D5) A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Judge Turpin.
(Range: Ab3-F5) A severely traumatized woman who has had a complete break from reality and social norms
(Range: B2-C5) A flamboyant and comedic Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.
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