Seeking Actors for "Sweeney Todd" Show

Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. Strong physical presence, menace yet also innocence. Approaching this role with a Jekyll/Hyde sensibility. It is really two characters: Benjamin Barker and Sweeney Todd. Todd is who Barker created not only as an alias but as a model for who he must become if he is to prevail. There are real differences between them - certainly emotionally but also perhaps physically and/or vocally. British accent. Strong baritone. Vocal Range: F2 – Gb4

Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. Unlike others in the cast, Lovett is not an inmate of the asylum; she is a nurse who has become enthralled by the mysterious figure overseeing the play. As the nurse, she is efficient, cold, unreadable. But she transforms as Lovett. Though this character contains much of the more comedic material of the show, there is darkness, as well. She is a survivor. She can be ruthless and selfish. Mezzo Soprano (G3 – E5)

Character identifies as female. Innocent, lovely, ingenue. Her inmate persona is to be determined, but clearly she is an object of unwanted attention all too often. Is she defenseless? Who knows? She is naive and "young" only because exposure to the real world is denied her. Yes, she is fearful, but she also dares a lot for a young lady of her circumstances. Soprano (C3 – A5)

Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. We must believe him to be a righteous Christian, kindly, ingenue. His inmate persona is to be determined, but it must contain what we know Antony to be - decent, impulsive, and romantic. However, he has sailed the world. He has seen good and bad - he may not be quite as naive and innocent as he is portrayed. Perhaps his calling to Christianity is an ideal because of all the wickedness he has seen. Tenor (Bb2 – F4)

There's a sweetness and vulnerability — Toby is, in many ways, still a child, a blend of Oliver and the Artful Dodger. They serve and follow to avoid harm, but others entrust them with important tasks because people instinctively trust them. An “everyperson” and a bit of a performer. Vocal Range: Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, or any range fitting a non-binary vocal quality. We're open to a variety of vocal types that reflect Toby’s emotional accessibility.

Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. Edgy, stern. A corrupt, lecherous judge who exiled Todd to steal his wife and later raises Johanna with twisted intentions. He represents law twisted for personal gain. Turpin’s inmate persona is to be determined, but clearly capable of cruelty and cunning. You cross him at your own peril. All actors must be comfortable with, and capable of safely navigating, heights, staircases, and ladders onstage. Bass-Baritone (E2 – Gb4)

Character identifies as male. Open to all physical types. Open to all ethnicities. Odious, conniving, and weaseley. The Judge’s lackey, obsequious and cruel. He’s responsible for enforcing the Judge’s will and assists in maintaining control over Johanna. His inmate persona is to be determined, but definitely a Judas. Hides and covers his actions. Sycophant. All actors must be comfortable with, and capable of safely navigating, heights, staircases, and ladders onstage. Tenor (D3 – D5)

Unstable, mercurial, and disarmingly sexual. She presents as an unhinged street woman — begging, muttering, and making provocative, often lewd comments. Beneath the madness, however, she is Lucy Barker, the long-lost wife of Sweeney Todd, driven to the edge by Judge Turpin’s abuse and exploitation. All actors must be comfortable with, and capable of safely navigating, heights, staircases, and ladders onstage. Mezzo-Soprano (Ab3 – F5)

Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. Comedic. Theatrical, officious, vain. His inmate persona is to be determined. Smart as a whip. Has skills. Learns fast. Born liar. Trickster. Thief. Conman. Blackmailer. Heartless. Italian and Irish dialects. All actors must be comfortable with, and capable of safely navigating, heights, staircases, and ladders onstage. Tenor or High Baritone (B2 – C5)

Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. The warden of the insane asylum. Cold, clinical, and cruel. His inmate persona is probably the "Renfield" of the group. Clearly crazy. And so thrilled to be given the role of running the place. Probably only taste of power he's ever known. All actors must be comfortable with, and capable of safely navigating, heights, staircases, and ladders onstage. Vocal Range: Open

Seeking an unconventional and offbeat/darkly comedic ensemble of actors who move or dance. Actors will serve as the Greek Chorus and collaborate to create a character driven movement vocabulary. The ensemble is on stage for the majority of the production and will portray a variety of roles including citizens of London, customers, police, etc. Seeking a mix of both Movers and Dancers, but all must be singers with the ability to sing in tight harmonies

Swings to cover ensemble roles. See Ensemble breakdown above for details.