AUDITION INFORMATION
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's (including Best Musical) for its Broadway premiere in 1979. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's ("A Little Night Music") tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.
An infamous tale that originally appeared as a penny dreadful serial in 1867, "Sweeney Todd" follows an unjustly exiled barber (Todd) as he returns to nineteenth-century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Rehearsal Dates: May 24 - July 16, 2025.
Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays - Fridays 7pm-11pm
& Saturdays 10am - 5pm.
Performances: July 17 - August 10, 2025.
Cast Strike: August 10 from 5pm-9pm
THE DIRECTING TEAM...
Andrea L. Hart
Director
Daniel Goldsmith
Music & Vocal Director
Melissa C. Wiley
Choreographer
Angela Lopes
Stage Manager
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS & CALLBACKS
DANCE AUDITION
3pm - 6pm you may be asked to attend on the same day, after your vocal audition.
After your vocal audition you MAY be asked to attend the Dance Call at 3pm the same day you audition. See STEP 2
We will email you Monday February 24 if any callback information is needed. See STEP 3.
After the CALLBACKS, casting calls and notifications will take place within 1-2 weeks.
Casting is open to performers ages 16+.
We are seeking to build an inclusive cast to tell a story that is set in one of the most diverse cities in the world: London.
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CALLBACKS
February 28: 6pm-11pm
March 1 & 2: 10:00am - 6:00pm
AUDITION DETAILS / WHAT TO PREPARE
AUDITION PROCESS: Auditions are by appointment only! Auditions are located at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College Campus. An accompanist will be provided: Bring sheet music in your key with 32 bars or 1 minute of a stylistically appropriate song. Make sure your music is properly marked to indicate beginning and ending of your selection. Singers may be cut off if selection goes over 1 minute. A cappella or recorded accompaniment is not acceptable. Please dress ready to move with appropriate shoes if asked to join the dance callback.
PARKING LOT L - You will NOT have to pay for parking between 9am -7pm during auditions and callbacks ONLY in parking lot L.
AUDITION APPOINTMENT, CHARACTER LIST & CALENDAR
Make an appointment online for your general vocal audition. Please have a color headshot ready (or at least a selfie). Please review our Calendar online so you can be prepared to include any and all conflicts you may have.
I CAN'T MAKE AUDITIONS (Video auditions accepted February 1 through February 21)
It's always better to be in the room, but if you are unable to attend auditions and would like to be considered, please have a video audition & headshot ready and fill out our Online Audition Form. Please note, Cabrillo Stage does not offer housing.
CABRILLO COLLEGE CLASS REQUIREMENT
Participation with Cabrillo Stage is in association with Cabrillo College. Registration into the 3 Unit Theater Arts 75 or Music 75 class is REQUIRED for most roles after casting is complete. Rehearsals and performances are the class. Cost of the class is the responsibility of the performer. Student Scholarships are provided to assist the cost of tuition & more.
FAQ ABOUT CASTING AND PARICIPATION
