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Sweeney 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. Strong baritone/bass who can whistle. Speaks with an Estuary or
London dialect. -
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 and becomes disillusioned with London. Tenor. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). -
An eerie, poor soul living on the streets of London. She supports herself by begging and prostituting herself to
sailors. The Beggar Woman is Sweeney’s wife, Lucy, who lost her mind after being assaulted by Turpin and
taking poison. 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. -
An entrepreneurial meat pie shop owner who will do whatever it takes to survive. She is in love with Todd and
hopes that he’ll forget the past and build a new life with her. At first shocked by Sweeney’s bursts of violence,
Lovett turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture. She is resourceful, ambitious, charismatic,
and has great comedic timing. Mezzo with belt. Speaks with a Cockney accent. -
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, yet chooses to ignore or push against his conscience. Embodies Puritanitcal hypocrisy:
he lusts after Johanna, even as he professes to keep her innocent. Bass/baritone. Speaks with a standard British
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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. He is not a snivelling civil servant. He is deeply loyal to Turpin,
though in his heart of hearts he believes he’s better than the judge. The Beadle loves singing children’s nursery
rhymes, which remind him of his youth. Tenor with a strong falsetto. Speaks with a standard British accent
(RP). -
Todd’s long-lost daughter and Judge Turpin’s young ward. Homeschooled and largely 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. Although described as “pale” and “yellow haired,” we are not taking
this literally. Soprano. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). -
A poor youngster apprenticed 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. After a betrayal, Toby experiences the violence and
terror of this world and snaps. Or maybe he just becomes like everyone else. Tenor. Speaks with a Cockney
accent. -
An Irish former employee of Sweeney’s who has since developed a public persona as a flamboyant and flashy
world-famous Italian barber. A charlatan who sells fake medicine and challenges other barbers to shaving
contests. Pirelli is charming, calculating, and over-the-top comedic. Possess some anti-English sentiments and does not take lightly to being publicly embarrassed by Sweeney. High tenor. Speaks in both an Italian and Irish
accent. -
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. Chooses to ignore the human rights of his patients in the name of
scientific progress. An authoritarian who is really a coward at heart. Speaks with an Estuary dialect. -
The ensemble acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. They are the
show’s chief storytellers, taking on the roles of customers, townspeople, police, inmates at the insane asylum,
Sweeney’s thoughts, and Sweeney’s victims. They stand in for us and there is a feeling of them always being
nearby, watching. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and
harmonies throughout the show.
Sweeney Todd Audition Information
Sweeney Todd Audition Information
Requirements:
- Prepare 32 bars of music. Please pick from a musical (no pop music or rock music). Please bring a bluetooth compatible device. No accompanist will be available. Acapella is acceptable, however, not recommended.
- Prepare a 1 minute monologue. Please ensure that your monologue is age appropriate. No foul language.
- Come to the audition prepared for movement. (A bit of choreography will be taught at the audition)
- Fill out the Audition Form. Bring it, along with a small photo. (If a resume/headshot is available, please bring that along with the Audition Form). The audition form will be provided to registered students.
ALL students must be registered for Sweeney Todd to audition.
If you have a conflict with the audition dates/times, please let us know at the time of registration. We will set up a separate audition for you.
August 25 (Sweeney Todd)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Call Backs TBD (by invitation only)
Please let us know if you have conflicts for call backs.
*Register for a “Sweeney Todd” Audition. If you are also auditioning for Chicago, we strongly recommend separate songs and monologues for each show. There is a different music director and choreographer for each show, so it is best to come on the day of each audition.
Sweeney Todd Dates & Information
Sweeney Todd Dates & Information
Sept 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2, 9; Jan 6, 13, 20, 21; Feb 3, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
ALL classes are held from 1:00pm – 4:00pm on Saturdays EXCEPT as follows:
- Saturdays, Dec 2, 9 (1:00pm – 5:00pm)
- Saturdays Jan 6 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm), Jan 13 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm), Jan 20 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Sunday, Jan 21 (1:00pm – 6:00pm)
- Saturdays Feb 3 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm), Feb 10 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Monday Rehearsal Feb 12 (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- Tuesday Rehearsal: Feb 13 (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- Wednesday Rehearsal; Feb 14 (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- Performances (CALL TIMES TBD): Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7pm, Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 pm; Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 pm; Sunday, Feb. 18 2 pm
***SNOW DATES*** for performances Feb 18 at 7 pm, Feb 19 at 7 pm, Feb 23 at 7pm, Feb 24 at 2 pm & 7 pm, Feb 25 at 2 pm.
Note: All rehearsals are important. Students/Parents will be asked to provide a conflict list at auditions. If students are excused, they are expected to learn any material they missed. Since this class moves quickly, all students are expected to memorize songs, lines, choreography and blocking by the due dates set by the Directors. The mandatory dress rehearsals are Jan 20, 21; Feb 3, 10, 12, 13, 14.
Sweeney Todd Main Description
Classes are held on Saturdays from 1 pm – 4 pm.
You must audition and be cast to be in this class. Please see below about additional dates and extended times as we get closer to the actual performances as well as audition information. Please make sure the scheduled performance dates are available dates for your students before registering.
Performances
- Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 pm
- Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 pm
- Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 pm
- Sunday, Feb. 18 2 pm
***SNOW DATES*** for performances Feb 18 at 7 pm, Feb 19 at 7 pm, Feb 23 at 7pm, Feb 24 at 2 pm & 7 pm, Feb 25 at 2 pm.
Tuition
Tuition is charged monthly, regardless of the number of classes held in a particular month. The first tuition will be collected at registration. Those accepted into the program will continue to be charged a monthly tuition amount from Sep. 1, 2024 (2nd payment) through Jan, 2024. Please refer to the policies for detailed information regarding tuition payments.
Please note that all students enrolled in this class must be concurrently taking dance classes through June 2024.
All students must be registered in dance or show proof of taking dance at another studio by Sept. 1st. If neither of those have happened, students will be automatically enrolled in a dance class that has openings and parents will be charged for the dance class along with the tuition for the Advanced Musical Theatre class. See the Tuition Rates page for examples.
Those not accepted into the program will be refunded any specific tuition paid towards the Advanced Musical Theatre class (only). Adjustments will be made to monthly tuition based on other registrations.
Students may not withdraw, if they audition and are accepted into the program. If there is a concern about the commitment or dates, please be sure to withdraw prior to the auditions.
Requirements
This is an advanced class for students serious about musical theatre. The class has a dance requirement (see information under Tuition below). In addition, we expect students to be enrolled in choir at school or taking private voice lessons.
Ages
10-18
Note: All students who register must audition and be accepted into the program.
Note: We will not be limiting the number of students who can initially register. So, if a student turns 10 this summer, you can either wait to register, or contact us and we’ll help get your student registered.
Fees
A registration fee will be assessed at the time of registration. A performance fee will be assessed on Sept. 1, 2023. This fee includes a performance t-shirt, DVD, 2 tickets and costume cleaning/rental fees. Note: Sibling performance fees are discounted. See Tuition page for details.
This program is for serious students. Therefore, all those cast are expected to be enrolled in dance classes (at Not Just Dance OR elsewhere) and be either enrolled in music classes at school or taking private voice lessons. More specific requirements may be placed on other roles. See casting for information.
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