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Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre

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The Theatre Project presents Barbicide, A haunting reflection of the Sweeney Todd legend, with just a dash of Mafioso mythology. Barbicide is a noirish revenge play of interwoven monologues, underscoring the consequences of coincidence and fate. From the team that brought you Bitch, fresh off its sold out run at The Historic Players Theatre, comes Barbicide. It’s a whole new twist on Fleet Street.

The new play Barbicide will celebrate its World Premiere off-Broadway run at The Historic Players Theatre beginning October 4. Barbicide is written by playwright Sean Pomposello and directed by Christian Amato. The show's cast features Arthur Aulisi, Paulette Oliva, Douglas Sharf and Angie Atkinson.

The cast for this modern adaptation of Sweeney Todd gathered together on August 25 at West Street Studios in Brooklyn for their first-ever photo shoot. Check out the photos below!

Photo Credit: Kelly Marsh/The Theatre Project

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre Image

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Angie Atkinson and Douglas Sharf sneak away from The Judge as Jo and Ant Knee, who are the central characters of Barbicide's cautionary tale.

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Paulette Oliva, portraying Ms. Lionetti, stares down the fabled chute in Barbicide, as she prepares bodies for her legendary meat pies.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre Image
Stashed under a floor board along with some hair trimmings, Toddesco's silver razors hide.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre Image
Angie Atkinson as Jo sadly watches the world pass her by, cooped up in her room, under the hands of the villainous Judge.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre Image
Arthur Aulisi as Toddesco is reunited with his beloved razors, leaving many to question the next time they sit in a barber's chair.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre Image
Paulette Oliva as Ms. Lionetti casts an ominous glance at the camera, as she begins to get inventive with her menu.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Project's BARBICIDE Off-Broadway at Players Theatre Image
Angie Atkinson lights Doug Sharf's cigarette as Jo and Ant Knee, after escaping the Judge's grasp.

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