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Posted: 2/2/05 at 6:47pm
audition list posted on Playbill....
SWEENEY TODD – Equity Principal Auditions
Roundabout Theatre Company, Ambassador Theatre Group, Producers LORT
Stephen Sondheim, Music and Lyrics
Hugh Wheeler, Book
John Doyle, Director
Sarah Travis, Musical Director
Jim Carnahan, Casting
1st Rehearsal: July 2005, 1st Preview: Sept. 2005, Opens: October 2005.
NOTE: EVERY PERFORMER MUST PLAY THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(S) SPECIFIED FOR THE CHARACTER.
There are nine performers in the show total. There is no ensemble.
Seeking:
SWEENEY TODD (mid 40s – 50s): Recently released from prison he returns to London to destroy the people who stole his family and his freedom. A barber, he finds vengeance in his blades by systematically slitting the throats of all his enemies – and some of his friends. He is so consumed by his thirst for blood that he is unable to see anything else. Must play clarinet
MRS. LOVETT (mid 40s – 50s): Worn-down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street. Hard edged but with a sense of humor she finds love and success when Sweeney rents the room above her shop. LOVETT aids Sweeney in his massacre by making meat pies out of his victims. Must play trumpet.
JUDGE (mid 40s – 50s): Contemporary of Sweeney’s and the man responsible for his downfall. Pompous, self-centered and powerful, he believes the world should kneel in submission at his feet. He plans to wed his charge Johanna (the daughter of Sweeney) despite the age difference between the two and his position as legal guardian. Must play flute.
JOHANNA (early – mid 20s): The daughter of Sweeney Todd. Young, innocent, romantic and beautiful. After the disappearance of her mother and the imprisonment of her father, she becomes the ward of the Judge who wants to make her his wife. The appearance of Anthony awakens her sexual yearnings and strengthens her desire for freedom. Must play Cello and Double Bass.
ANTHONY (early – mid 20s): Young, handsome sailor who meets and helps Sweeney on his return to London. He immediately falls in love with Johanna upon seeing her on her balcony. Mistakenly, he takes Sweeney into his confidence about his feelings and his plans to free the girl from the Judge’s grip and marry her. Must play Cello and Piano.
TOBIAS (20s): Assistant to Pirelli, he is an orphan who knows how to take care of himself and survive alone on the mean streets of London using his cunning and daring. However, he finds himself most needed and at home at the now-bustling shop of Mrs. Lovett whom he views as a surrogate mother figure. Must play Flute and Piano.
BEADLE (mid 30s – late 40s): Henchman of the Judge. Serving as the Judge’s right-hand man, he can be subtly terrifying or outright threatening. He lurks about the streets of London spying for his boss. He knows how and when to make his presence known. Must play Piano and Double Bass.
PIRELLI / FOGG (Female, late 30s – to 40s) NOTE: A WOMAN PLAYS BOTH ROLES. PIRELLI: An Italian traveling salesman/scam artist who "invents" a hair tonic and sells it to the inhabitants of Fleet Street. Long-winded and brazen, she challenges Sweeney to a shaving match – and loses. FOGG: The stern head of the Asylum for the mentally insane where Johanna gets put away. Must play Piano.
BEGGAR WOMAN (mid 40s – 50s): Mentally unstable homeless woman and prostitute, she is seemingly helpless and naïve until she lifts up her skirts and propositions any man who walks by. It turns out that she is the wife of Sweeney. Must play clarinet.
All roles will be understudied.
The Theatre recognizes that all roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane shall be open to non-traditional casting. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend.
Friday, February 25, 2005
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Lunch from 1 - 2.
If you play the piano, please prepare a song you can accompany yourself on when you sing (preferably Sondheim). If you play another instrument, please prepare a song to sing and a short piece on that instrument. Piano provided, performers who play other instruments should bring them. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
165 West 46th Street 2nd floor
New York City
SWEENEY TODD – Equity Principal Auditions
Roundabout Theatre Company, Ambassador Theatre Group, Producers LORT
Stephen Sondheim, Music and Lyrics
Hugh Wheeler, Book
John Doyle, Director
Sarah Travis, Musical Director
Jim Carnahan, Casting
1st Rehearsal: July 2005, 1st Preview: Sept. 2005, Opens: October 2005.
NOTE: EVERY PERFORMER MUST PLAY THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(S) SPECIFIED FOR THE CHARACTER.
There are nine performers in the show total. There is no ensemble.
Seeking:
SWEENEY TODD (mid 40s – 50s): Recently released from prison he returns to London to destroy the people who stole his family and his freedom. A barber, he finds vengeance in his blades by systematically slitting the throats of all his enemies – and some of his friends. He is so consumed by his thirst for blood that he is unable to see anything else. Must play clarinet
MRS. LOVETT (mid 40s – 50s): Worn-down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street. Hard edged but with a sense of humor she finds love and success when Sweeney rents the room above her shop. LOVETT aids Sweeney in his massacre by making meat pies out of his victims. Must play trumpet.
JUDGE (mid 40s – 50s): Contemporary of Sweeney’s and the man responsible for his downfall. Pompous, self-centered and powerful, he believes the world should kneel in submission at his feet. He plans to wed his charge Johanna (the daughter of Sweeney) despite the age difference between the two and his position as legal guardian. Must play flute.
JOHANNA (early – mid 20s): The daughter of Sweeney Todd. Young, innocent, romantic and beautiful. After the disappearance of her mother and the imprisonment of her father, she becomes the ward of the Judge who wants to make her his wife. The appearance of Anthony awakens her sexual yearnings and strengthens her desire for freedom. Must play Cello and Double Bass.
ANTHONY (early – mid 20s): Young, handsome sailor who meets and helps Sweeney on his return to London. He immediately falls in love with Johanna upon seeing her on her balcony. Mistakenly, he takes Sweeney into his confidence about his feelings and his plans to free the girl from the Judge’s grip and marry her. Must play Cello and Piano.
TOBIAS (20s): Assistant to Pirelli, he is an orphan who knows how to take care of himself and survive alone on the mean streets of London using his cunning and daring. However, he finds himself most needed and at home at the now-bustling shop of Mrs. Lovett whom he views as a surrogate mother figure. Must play Flute and Piano.
BEADLE (mid 30s – late 40s): Henchman of the Judge. Serving as the Judge’s right-hand man, he can be subtly terrifying or outright threatening. He lurks about the streets of London spying for his boss. He knows how and when to make his presence known. Must play Piano and Double Bass.
PIRELLI / FOGG (Female, late 30s – to 40s) NOTE: A WOMAN PLAYS BOTH ROLES. PIRELLI: An Italian traveling salesman/scam artist who "invents" a hair tonic and sells it to the inhabitants of Fleet Street. Long-winded and brazen, she challenges Sweeney to a shaving match – and loses. FOGG: The stern head of the Asylum for the mentally insane where Johanna gets put away. Must play Piano.
BEGGAR WOMAN (mid 40s – 50s): Mentally unstable homeless woman and prostitute, she is seemingly helpless and naïve until she lifts up her skirts and propositions any man who walks by. It turns out that she is the wife of Sweeney. Must play clarinet.
All roles will be understudied.
The Theatre recognizes that all roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane shall be open to non-traditional casting. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend.
Friday, February 25, 2005
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Lunch from 1 - 2.
If you play the piano, please prepare a song you can accompany yourself on when you sing (preferably Sondheim). If you play another instrument, please prepare a song to sing and a short piece on that instrument. Piano provided, performers who play other instruments should bring them. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
165 West 46th Street 2nd floor
New York City
