Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
SWEENEY TODD
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
A Musical Thriller
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond
Playing October 6-29, 2023
Directed by Natalie Burkhart
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Fight & Intimacy Direction by Carlo J. Aceytuno
Stage Managed by Whitney Morris
Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.
Upright Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Sweeney Todd. Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video audition to auditions@uprighttheatre.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Featuring two unforgettable star turns and some of the most chilling music ever written for the stage, this masterpiece is sure both to thrill and delight audiences.
UPRIGHT RATING: MA (Mature Audiences)
*Dramatic musical with violence and adult themes. Not advised for children.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Sweeney Todd
A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focused on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist.
Gender: Male | Age: 40 to 55 | Vocal range: F2-Gb4
Mrs. Lovett
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.
Gender: Female | Age: 35 to 50 | Vocal range: G3-E5
Anthony Hope
A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna.
Gender: Male | Age: 20 to 30 | Vocal range: Bb2-F4
Johanna
A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 21 | Vocal range: Bb3-A5
Tobias Ragg
A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett.
Gender: Male | Age: 12 to 18 | Vocal range: Bb2-Ab4
Judge Turpin
A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd.
Gender: Male | Age: 50 to 65 | Vocal range: E2-Gb4
The Beadle
A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin.
Gender: Male | Age: 40 to 55 | Vocal range: D3-D5
Beggar Woman
A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret.
Gender: Female | Age: 35 to 50 | Vocal range top: Ab3-F5
Adolfo Pirelli
A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.
Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 45 | Vocal range top: B2-C5
Jonas Fogg
The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.
Gender: Male | Age: 35 to 60
Ensemble
Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due by August 11, 2023. Callbacks (if needed) will be August 19, 2023, 1pm-4pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found on the Upright Theatre Co. website at: https://www.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin August 28, 2023 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10a-2p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 6-29, 2023, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm.
For more information, please visit https://www.
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
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Upright Theatre Co.
2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
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