AUDITIONS for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Schedule
Mon Jul 15 2024 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23507 | Norfolk, VA
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Discover the dark allure of Victorian London in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." The Little Theatre of Norfolk invites you to audition for this gripping tale of revenge and redemption.Auditions: July 15-17, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Callbacks: July 20, 9:30am-12:00pm
Step into the shadows and bring this iconic story to life with us. Don't miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary.
SWEENEY TODD Audition Requirements
Please bring a resume and prepare a 60 second audition cut of something in the style of the show, as well as a 30 second cut of something of your choosing, in the event the panel would like to hear something else. There will be no pianist, so singing with a track is allowed. A bluetooth speaker will be available at auditions should you need one. Singing a cappella, while not preferred, is also allowed.
Audition sides will be available at the audition, and you will be asked to read a side from a character of your choice. Callbacks will be the following Saturday, July 20th from 9:30am-12:30pm, with further singing and chemistry readings. Information on rehearsal times will be available at auditions.
FOR VIDEO AUDITIONS: Please prepare two 90 second cuts of songs with contrasting styles that showcases your vocal range and characterization abilities. Songs must be in the style of the show. Please also submit a 60 second monologue that shows your acting ability. Auditioners who submit video auditions MUST be available and present for callback auditions on July 20th. Please submit video auditions and a performance resume to [email protected]. You will also be asked to fill out a digital audition form once your submission has been sent.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Sweeney Todd
A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focussed on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: F2
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 top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Johanna
A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 25
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Tobias Ragg
A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett.
Gender: Available to all genders
Age: 12 to 25
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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 top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: E2
The Beadle
A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D3
Beggar Woman
A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Adolfo Pirelli
A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B2
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
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Where is it happening?
801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23507Event Location & Nearby Stays:
