[NEohioPAL] PLAYERS GUILD ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR SWEENEY TODD

Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL neohiopal at lists.neohiopal.org
Fri Jul 11 08:14:43 PDT 2014


 July 11, 2014

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
CONTACT: Joshua Erichsen
330.453.7619 ext 501



*THE PLAYERS GUILD ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR SWEENEY TODD*



The Players Guild Theatre announces upcoming auditions for their opening
production of the 2014-2015 season, SWEENEY TODD; THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET
STREET, under the direction of Jonathan Tisevich.



Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD
is set amongst London’s seedy side streets and laced with Sondheim’s
characteristically brilliant wit and dark humor. This landmark musical
depicts the barber Sweeney Todd’s savage quest for justice and retribution
after years of false imprisonment. Aided by harridan pie shop owner Mrs.
Lovett, who is secretly in love with him, he sets out to avenge the wrongs
done to him and his family. Combining comic turns and chilling drama, music
hall-style numbers and hauntingly beautiful romantic songs, SWEENEY TODD
offers a fascinating portrait of a man driven to madness by injustice.



Auditions will be held at the Players Guild Theatre located in the Cultural
Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N., on Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday,
July 23 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM.  All roles are available and non-traditional
casting will be considered for all roles.  Interested parties should sign
up for a time slot by filling out the available online form at
www.playersguildtheatre.com or by leaving a message at the Players Guild
Theatre Box Office, 330.453.7617.  Those auditioning are asked to please
prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best features their vocal
ability, as well as bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist
will be provided.  Additionally, actors are asked to bring a current
headshot and resume (if available) with them to their audition.



Callbacks are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 24 and rehearsals are
scheduled to begin on Monday, July 28.



The production is scheduled to open on Friday, September 5, 2014 and will
run for three weekends through Sunday, September 21, with Friday and
Saturday evening performances at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm.  The
production will run in the William G. Fry Theatre.



SWEENEY TODD is generously supported by the R. G. Smith Company.



The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners:  Arts
In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository, 89.7 WKSU and WHOF
My101.7.



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