Sweeney Todd Audition Information ________________________________ Directed by Art Suskin Musical Direction by John Krol Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Sponsored by The Middlefield Banking Company Auditions Saturday, July 30 at 1:00PM Sunday, July 31 from 6:00PM Monday, August 1 from 7:00PM Auditions will be held at the Geauga Lyric Arts Center 106 Water St Chardon, Oh (Across the street from theater) Callbacks on Tuesday and Wednesday August 2 and 3 at 7:00PM (as needed and by invitation only) Auditions Information: Auditions will consist of voice, movement and readings from the script. Bring the sheet music of your song (one minute or less) to give to the accompanist. Please do not sing a song from the show. No appointment necessary. Please be prepared to stay for a few hours. Please bring all your conflicts between August 20 and November 6. Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin August 21, five per week on weekday evenings and weekends Performances: Shows: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays October 21-November 6, 2016 Casting Information: All roles are open We are looking for a company of 15-25 energetic actors and singers. Sweeney Todd (40s-60s): bass/baritone F2-Gb4 Mrs. Lovett (30s-60s): alto/mezzo G3-E5 Johanna (20s): soprano C3-Bb5 Anthony Hope (20s-30s): tenor or high baritone Ab2-F#4 Beggar Woman (40s-60s): soprano/mezzo Ab3-F5 Judge Turpin (50s-60s): bass/baritone E2-F#4 Beadle Banford (40s-60s): tenor D3-D5 Pirelli (40s-50s): tenor B3-C5 Tobias Ragg (late teens-20s): tenor Bb3-A5 Ensemble (Men and Women, 20s-60s)—Many good smaller roles with good scenes and a line here and there, both dialogue and singing. The Ensemble may be on stage for most of the play. We need strong singer/actors to collaborate in creating an original experience of a powerful play. This production requires some serious singing and acting! And remember: This is a HORROR STORY! For further information contact the Director (Art Suskin) at 816-210-6266 or art@theatregym.org -- Erika Hansen Executive Director Geauga Lyric Theater Guild 106 Water Street Chardon, OH 44024 440.285.7701 operations@geaugatheater.org geaugatheater.org