Sweeney Todd
He escaped from prison after being wrongfully accused and jailed for fifteen years. Formerly a proud barber, a loving husband and a happy father, Sweeney is now consumed by loss and revenge. He has returned to London to right the wrongs committed against him, his wife, and his daughter. Sweeney is charming but hot-tempered, ferocious yet vulnerable. Lead. Male, Gender-Nonconforming, Non-Binary, Trans Male. 30-50 Vocal range: Baritone - F2 - Gb4
Mrs. Lovett (30s-50s) an entrepreneurial and unscrupulous meat pie shop owner. She falls in love with Todd and turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture for herself. She is talkative, cheerful, manipulative, devious and ambitious with a sexual prowess. Great comedic timing is necessary.
Vocal range: Mezzo w/belt - G3 - E5
Anthony: (20s) a naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He rescues Todd and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. Strong, brave and full of the joys of the world. He has yet to inhabit the cynical qualities of Todd. He grows more and more. Vocal range: Tenor - Bb2-F4.
Joanna: (needs to appear 16) a high-spirited girl, full of innocence with a flirtatious demeanor. She is constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Judge Turpin's ward.
Vocal range: Soprano - Bb3-A5
Tobias: (16-20s) a poor simpleton youngster apprenticed to Pirelli and who finds a surrogate mother in Lovett. He is loyal, truthful and innocent to a fault with a heart of gold and a sharp eye. He does not trust Todd. Vocal range: Tenor - Bb2-Ab4.
Beggar Woman (Lucy): (30s) an eerie, poor soul living on the streets of London making her living prostituting herself to sailors at London docks. She is a deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. She is actually Todd’s wife unrecognizable, but a consistent character through the show. Her interjections go unheeded.
Vocal range: Mezzo - Ab3 - F5
Judge Turpin: (50 plus) a lecherous, corrupt and evil public official who portrays himself as sanctimonious. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd. He lusts after Joanna. Vocal range Bass - E2-Gb4.
Beadle Bamford: (30s-50) a pompous public official, deeply loyal to Judge Turpin. He is eager, violent, unscrupulous and terrorizing. Vocal range: High Tenor - D3-D5
Adolfo Pirelli: (30s-40s) An Irish charlatan and former employee of Todd’s who has since developed a public persona as a flashy and flamboyant Italian barber. He is crooked, calculating and conniving with a hot temper. A comedic role. Both Italian and Irish accents are required. Vocal range: High Tenor - B2-C5
Male & Female Ensemble: A strong ensemble needed for this show. They act as a Greek Chorus commenting on the action and augmenting the story. Some of the roles they will portray include; Storytellers, Townspeople, Police, Lunatics and Customers. The Ensemble gets ample opportunity for vocal challenges and is showcased throughout. Vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass
Ideally, we would like to cast 17-21 actors for this production. We are looking for strong singer/actors who love the challenge of playing multiple roles.
