"Sweeney Todd" Musical Casting Actors
Open auditions for production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Sweeney Todd has become a worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. 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. Additional info: SEEKING: Actors and singers of all ages. While there are no dance requirements for the show, directors will include some choreographed, basic movement. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition. They are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of their work. PREPARE: 16 - 32 measures of a song in the style of the show or from the show. Bring your sheet music for the piano accompanist. BE PREPARED TO LIST YOUR CONFLICTS: directors cannot cast those with multiple conflicts, or conflicts during tech week through performance dates. General rehearsal and Performance Calendar will be shared at auditions. CALLBACKS: Thursday, August 21 at 7 pm (by invitation only). PERFORMANCE DATES: Fridays & Saturdays, October 10 - 18 at 7:30 PM, Sunday, October 19 at 3 PM. If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
Sweeney is charming but hot-tempered, ferocious yet vulnerable. Strong baritone/bass who can whistle. Speaks with a London dialect. Vocal range top: Gb4, Vocal range bottom: F2
Mrs. Lovett is resourceful, ambitious and calculating. Requires an actor with great comedic timing. Mezzo with belt. Speaks with a Cockney accent. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3
A youthful sailor who helps Sweeney return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. He is idealistic, romantic and a bit reckless. Tenor. Speaks with a standard British accent. Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Although described as “pale” and “yellow haired,” directors are not taking this literally in casting considerations. Soprano. Speaks with a standard British accent. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
A poor young apprentice first to Pirelli and then to Mrs. Lovett. He is industrious and eager to please, with a good sense of humor. Uneducated, but innately clever and observant, Tobias responds quickly to the kindness of Lovett but grows increasingly suspicious of Sweeney. Tenor. Speaks with a Cockney accent. Vocal range top: Ab4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. Embodies 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: Gb4, Vocal range bottom: E2
A pompous public official who is responsible for the health and safety of London. He possesses a dry, deadpan sense of humor and enjoys wielding his power. Tenor with a strong falsetto. Speaks with a standard British accent. Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: D3
An eerie, poor soul living on the streets of London. Mezzo. Speaks with a Cockney or London accent. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: Ab3
An Irish former employee of Sweeney’s who has since developed a public persona as a flamboyant and flashy world-famous Italian barber. High tenor. Speaks in both an Italian and Irish accent. Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B2
The owner of Fogg’s Asylum. Fogg sells the hair of inmates to wigmakers. Speaking role who sings with the ensemble.
The ensemble, essential to the storytelling, acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. 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.
The ensemble, essential to the storytelling, acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. 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.
The ensemble, essential to the storytelling, acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. 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.
The ensemble, essential to the storytelling, acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. 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.
The ensemble, essential to the storytelling, acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. 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.
The ensemble, essential to the storytelling, acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. 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.
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