Seeking Performers for "Sweeney Todd" Musical

A wrongfully imprisoned barber committed to right the wrongs committed against him. Once a proud and loving father, he is now consumed by loss and revenge. Sweeney is charming but hot-tempered, ferocious yet vulnerable. Our story’s tormented protagonist. Strong baritone/bass who can whistle. We will be following the customary American/non-British “outsider” accent portrayal of this character. Vocal range: F2-Gb4

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. She is resourceful, ambitious, charismatic, and has excellent comedic timing. Mezzo with belt. Speaks with a Cockney accent. Vocal range: G3-E5

A youthful sailor who helps Sweeney return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. He is idealistic, romantic, and a little reckless. His passions sometimes get the better of his reason, and his enthusiasm sometimes makes him unintentionally comedic. Over the course of the show, he awakens to the horrors around him. Tenor. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). Vocal range: Bb2-F4

Todd's long-lost daughter and Judge Turpin's young ward. Anxious and essentially homebound. She has a rebellious, subversive, and romantic streak and longs to escape her confinement. Johanna is aware that Judge Turpin isn’t her real father and suspects that he might be a predator. Like her father, she has experienced trauma and possesses a buried capacity for violence. Soprano. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). Vocal range: Bb3-A5

A poor youngster apprenticed first to Pirelli & then to Mrs Lovett. He is industrious & eager to please, with a good sense of humor. Uneducated, but innately clever, Tobias responds quickly to the kindness of Lovett but grows increasingly suspicious of Sweeney. Tenor. Speaks with a Cockney accent. Character age: 16-18 (looking for someone to portray Tobias as a teenager or young man convincingly. The actual age of the actor doesn’t have to fall within this window.) Vocal range: Bb2-Ab4

A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position to imprison Todd, assault Lucy, and take Johanna in as his ward. He is aware that what he wants and what he’s done is wrong. Embodies Puritanical hypocrisy: he lusts after Johanna, even as he professes to keep her innocent. This production will not cut the Judge’s “Johanna” #11. Bass/baritone. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). Vocal range: E2-Gb4

A pompous church/public official who is responsible for the health, safety, and compliance of London. He possesses a dry, deadpan sense of humor and enjoys wielding his power. He is deeply loyal to Turpin and years for his approval and status. The Beadle enjoys violence and parlor songs. Tenor with a strong falsetto. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). Vocal range: D3-D5

An eerie, poor soul living on the streets of London who harbors a dark, surprising secret. 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: Ab3-F5

A flamboyant and flashy world-famous Italian barber. A charlatan with a secret past who sells fake medicine and challenges other barbers to shaving contests. Pirelli is charming, calculating, and over-the-top comedic. Does not take kindly to public embarrassment. High tenor. Speaks in both an Italian and an Irish accent. Vocal range: B2-C5

The owner of Fogg's Asylum. Fogg sells the hair of inmates to wigmakers. Considers the inmates “children” and takes pleasure in showing them off to visitors. Speaking role who sings/dances within the ensemble. Speaks with an Estuary dialect.

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Ensemble acts as a ghostly Greek Chorus, commenting on the action & participating in the tale. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. Accents may be necessary depending on the individual speaking roles distributed to ensemble members. Must be comfortable with stage movement and/or dancing, depending on track. Some ensemble members will understudy principal roles. Vocal range: all

Understudies will cover principal roles; will be in the ensemble in varying capacities.

Swings will cover ensemble tracks. Will be in the ensemble in varying capacities.