SWEENEY TODD Equity Principal Auditions - Pioneer Theatre Company Auditions

BREAKDOWN

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.. Gender Identified –Male Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range F2- B4

Mrs. Lovett – A chatty, engaging, 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 Identified - Female Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range - G3-E5

Anthony Hope - A sincere and youthful sailor who helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna….Gender Identified – Male Age- 20 to 30 Vocal range - Bb2- F4

Johanna - A young woman, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward….Gender Identified –Female Age- 21-29 – must play 18-20 Vocal range – A5-Bb3

Tobias Ragg - A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. Vulnerable and kind. He finds a surrogate family with Mrs. Lovett….Gender Identified- Male Age- 20-25 should play younger Vocal range – Bb2- Ab4

Judge Turpin -A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. An imposing figure, he takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd…Gender Identified – Male Age- 50 to 65 Vocal range – E2- Gb4

The Beadle -A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. Strong tenor….Gender Identified - Male Age- 40 to 55 Vocal range – D3- D5

Beggar Woman- A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. Should be physically agile….Gender Identified- Female Age- 35 to 50 Vocal range top: F5- Ab3

Adolfo Pirelli - A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Strong tenor – will also play in the ensemble…Gender Identified- Male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range -B2- C5