Show: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
Theater: The Maplewood Strollers
Theater Website: https://www.themaplewoodstrollers.org/auditions-1
Theater Phone: (973) 761-8453
Start date of auditions: 09/08/2026
Auditions!
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Jackie Ng
Join us this fall at the Burgdorff stage for Stephen Sondheim’s haunting, thrilling masterpiece — a darkly beautiful tale of revenge, obsession, and redemption filled with unforgettable music and some of musical theater’s most iconic characters.
Whether you’re ready to take on a legendary role or be part of a bold, ambitious ensemble, we invite you to audition and become part of this unforgettable production.
Walk-ins are welcome! However, signing up for an audition time slot in advance will help us keep the process running smoothly and minimize your wait time. Reserve your spot here:
SIGNUP LINK
– Please prepare a 32-bar cut (approximately 1 minute) of a musical theater song in the style of Sweeney Todd. Sondheim selections are encouraged but not required. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
– A short monologue (1–2 minutes), preferably classical or heightened text (examples: Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, or Tennessee Williams).
– Callbacks will include readings from the script and may include additional music from the show. Some movement work may also be included.
WHEN:
September 8th & 9th, 7-10PM
Callbacks: September 10th, 7-10PM
WHERE:
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Rehearsals begin:
9/12
Performances:
11/13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule:
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9/12 to 11/7, and Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs for tech week between 11/9 and 11/12. All rehearsals are at the Burgdorff Center. Please note, we will work around conflicts as best we can and not everyone will necessarily be called for all rehearsals.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
We welcome performers of all races, genders, abilities, and backgrounds to audition. Character descriptions are intended as guidelines only; all roles are open to all qualified performers regardless of race, gender identity, age, ethnicity, or disability.
Sweeney Todd (Male presenting, 30s-60s, any ethnicity) A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna’s father, singularly focused on taking bloody revenge. Our story’s tormented protagonist. Vocal range top: Gb4, Vocal range bottom: F2
Mrs. Lovett (Female presenting, 30s-60s, any ethnicity) 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. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3
Anthony Hope (Male presenting, Teens to 20s, any ethnicity) A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Johanna (Female presenting, Teens to 20s, any ethnicity) A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd’s long-lost daughter and Turpin’s ward. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Tobias Ragg (Male presenting, Teen, any ethnicity) A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett. Vocal range top: Ab4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Judge Turpin (Male presenting, 50s-60s, any ethnicity) 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. Vocal range top: Gb4, Vocal range bottom: E2
The Beadle (Male presenting, 40s-60s, any ethnicity) A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: D3
Beggar Woman (Female presenting, 30s-60s, any ethnicity) A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Adolfo Pirelli (Male presenting, 30s-60s, any ethnicity) A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B2
Jonas Fogg (Male presenting, 30s-60s, any ethnicity) The owner of Fogg’s Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.
Ensemble (All types) Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics
