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STAY TUNED FOR AUDITION DATES for Fort Salem Theater’s upcoming production of Sweeney Todd, written by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and Hugh Wheeler (book). Auditions will be held early February, 2025.
Auditions are open to local performers who sing of all experience levels, ethnicities and gender identities.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin at Fort Salem Theater (11 E. Broadway, Salem NY 12865) around Sunday, March 2. Rehearsals are typically held Sundays from 6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and director’s availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first rehearsal.
Performances held at Fort Salem Theater on April 25, 26, 27 & May 2, 3, 4.
Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who participate in 2025 productions will also receive a free 12-month invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time, housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.
Creative Team:
Director: James Alexander
Music Director: TBD
Stage Manager: TBD
Resident Scenic Designer: Charles J. I. Krawczyk
Producer: Kyle West
The roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett have been cast. All other characters are available, and open to actors of any ethnicity or gender identity. The ages and genders listed below are those suggested by Music Theater International, but all are encouraged to audition.
Character Breakdown:
Sweeney Todd - This role is cast.
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 - This role is cast.
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: 20 to 30
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: 18 to 21
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: male
Age: 12 to 18
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
Strong singers 18+ of vocal parts and identities to play various supporting characters.
