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Singing Audition for "Sweeney Todd" Musical Show

Houston, TX, United States
ID: 277579Exp: 1/22/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 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: Show dates: march 27th-april 6th, 2025 Rehearsal schedule: Monday -Friday Feb 3rd thru march 26th 7:00-10:00pm. Please prepared 32 bars of a musical theater song from Sondheim . When applying, please include An Acting resume A headshot

10 roles

Sweeney ToddMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focused on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist. Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: F2

Mrs. LovettFemale18-56 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 HopeMale18-56 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

JohannaFemale18-56 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 TurpinMale18-56 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 BeadleMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Beggar WomanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Adolfo PirelliMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Jonas FoggMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The ensemble plays the roles of customers, townspeople, police, inmates at the insane asylum, Sweeney’s thoughts, and Sweeney’s victims. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, and basses. Note: Some characters may double as ensemble.