Auditions for Musical Show "Sweeney Todd"
The company is holding auditions for "Sweeney Todd" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Sweeney Todd, recently revived on Broadway with Josh Groban, is a dark and captivating tale of vengeance. After being wrongfully imprisoned, Sweeney Todd returns to London, adopting a new identity and seeking retribution against the corrupt judge who ruined his life. As he reopens his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's pie shop, a chilling partnership is formed, leading to a macabre and unforgettable storyline. Renowned for its complex score and intricate lyrics, Sweeney Todd explores themes of vengeance, madness, and the delicate balance between civilization and savagery, solidifying its place as a powerful piece within the musical theatre repertoire. Additional info: Participants should prepare a memorized song, at least 32 bars in length, preferably a selection by Stephen Sondheim. Please note that lyric sheets and cell phones are not permitted. Sheet music must be provided, as accompanists will be available. Auditions will also include readings from the script. Performance Dates: March 28 & 29; April 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:30 PM March 30 & April 6 at 2:30 PM. Please apply is interested.
10 roles
Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: F2 Sweeney Todd: charming bat hot-tempered, ferocious yet vulnerable. Strong baritone who can whistle. Speaks with an Estuary or London dialect
Vocal range top: ES Vocal range bottom C33 Resourceful, ambitious, charismatic, and has great comedic timing Mezzo with belt. Speaks with a Cockney accent.
Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Idealistic, romantic and a little reckless. his reason and his enthusiasm sometimes makes him unintentionally comedic, Tenor. Speaks with a standard British accent
Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 rebellious, subversive and romantic streak and longs to escape her confinement. Soprano.
Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Industrious and eager to please, with a good sense of humor. Tenor. Speaks with a Cockney accent.
Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: E2 a sanctimonious authoritarian. Puritanical hypocrisy: he lusts after Johanna, even as he professes to keep her innocent. Bass/baritone. Speaks with a standard British accent.
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D3 Pompous public official who is responsible for the health and safety of London. dry, deadpan sense of humor and enjoys wielding his power. Tenor with a strong falsetto. Speaks with a standard British accent.
Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 She has occasional flashes of lucidity and distrusts Mrs. Lovett. Like the oracle Cassandra, She is the only one who sees what's happening but no one will listen to her. Mezzo. Speaks with a Cockney or Estuary accent.
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B2 Charming, calculating, and over-the-top comedic. Possess some anti-English sentiments does not take lightly to being publicly embarrassed by Sweeney. High tenor. Speaks in both an Italian and Irish accent.
Acts a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. They are the show's chief storytellers, taking on the roles of customers, townspeople, police, inmates at the insane asylum, Sweeney's thoughts, and Sweeney's victims. They stand in for us and there is a feeling of them always being nearby, watching. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, and basses.
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