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Singing Opportunities in "Sweeney Todd" Production

Beatrice, NE, United States
ID: 291405Exp: 8/25/2025
Description:

Seeking talent for the "Sweeney Todd" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: On the hunt for a corrupt judge who stole his wife, wrongfully banished barber Sweeney Todd will stop at nothing for vengeance, so he forms an unlikely partnership with Mrs. Lovett, who serves up the worst pies in 19th-century London underneath his former shop. Together, they wreak havoc on Fleet Street and serve up the hottest—and most unsettling—pies in London. Additional info: Those auditioning will be asked to read a cutting from the script and prepare a 16– to 24–bar cut of a musical theatre selection of their choosing. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Production dates: Oct. 24 – 26 & 31 – Nov. 2, 2025. If interested, please apply.

12 roles

Sweeney ToddMale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Baritone/Bass) 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. Looking for: Strong voice, Murderous intensity, British accent a must.

Mrs. LovettFemale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo-Soprano) 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. Looking for: Strong voice, strong physicality, British accent a must, Cockney a plus!

Anthony HopeMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. Looking for: Strong voice, British accent a must.

JohannaFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano) A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward. Looking for: Strong lyrical soprano, British accent a must.

Judge TurpinMale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

(Bass/Baritone) 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. Looking for: Strong voice, strong stage presence, British accent a must.

Beadle BamfordMale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. Looking for: Strong stage presence, British accent a must.

Beggar WomanFemale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo-Soprano) A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. Looking for: Strong physicality, willingness to explore, British accent a must.

Adolfo PirelliMale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Looking for: Strong stage presence, Italian accent.

Jonas FoggMale35-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Spoken) The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers, will likely double in the ensemble. Looking for: British accent a must.

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. Strong voice, drive to create a strong ensemble.

PolicemenBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. Strong voice, drive to create a strong ensemble.

LunaticsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. Strong voice, drive to create a strong ensemble.