SWEENEY TODD AUDITIONS — JAN 3 & 4 2027
Fairfield Center Stage (Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Artistic Director; Eli Newsom, Executive Producer) is holding OPEN AUDITIONS (in-person and video submissions) for its upcoming spring musical production of SWEENEY TODD on January 3 and 4 2027. See below for audition specifics including times. The show will run March 19-21 inside the sanctuary at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Fairfield. Seeking a diverse cast of adult (16+) singer actors of all types to join our production. There is one role open for a teen-ish aged boy (Toby), aged 12-18. The role of Mrs. Lovett is pre-cast, all other roles available. FCS is a community theater group, Non-Equity, no pay.
The staff for SWEENEY TODD includes Brian Crook (Director), Ken Legum (Vocal Director), Clay Zambo (Music Supervisor), and Todd Santa Maria (Choreographer). The production will run inside the sanctuary at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Fairfield. Rehearsals are generally Mon-Thurs evenings (6:30-9:30pm), and Sundays 2-6 or 7pm. Actors will not be needed every day until we get closer to opening. Required sitzprobe rehearsal (sing through with the orchestra) will occur on Sat Mar 13 at noon. All tech rehearsals are required and will take place the evenings of Sun Mar 14-18. Rehearsals will begin on or around Mon Feb 15 @ 6:30pm.
When:
In-person open call auditions will occur on Sunday Jan 3 from 3-6pm, and Monday Jan 4 from 6-7pm. If you are unable to attend in-person auditions you may submit your initial audition virtually (see below for submission instructions). Appointments are highly recommended for in-person auditions. See below for the audition signup link. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, please cancel your audition appointment and submit an audition video.
Callbacks, if needed, for SWEENEY TODD will take place on Mon Jan 4 @ 7pm. Note that not all roles require a callback.
Where:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
661 Old Post Rd in downtown Fairfield (free parking lot onsite--town hall lot)
What to prepare:
Please prepare a brief song (under one minute) in the style of the show (singing from the show is ok). Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A capella singing is discouraged, and bluetooth/mobile devices with backing tracks will not be permitted.
After reserving an audition time slot, you will receive a link to fill out a digital audition form as well as submit a resume/headshot/recent photo.
Appointments: As a convenience and to shorten wait times, we offer a limited number of audition appointment time slots. RESERVE AN AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4EAAAC2EA0FC1-67479900-fairfield
Please make a note of your appointment time and date as you may not receive a reminder. Audition slots are limited, first-come, first-served.
VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: If you are submitting your audition virtually, please submit (1) a video of you singing (guidelines follow) and (2) the audition form (link below). Video: sing an approximate one-minute section of a song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater (comedic song) or comedic christmas song - singing from the show is ok). Please use an accompaniment track (i.e. karaoke track, piano track, other instrumental track, guitar, etc). Some backing tracks can be found on YouTube. Please no a capella singing, as the production team needs to hear singing with accompaniment.
AUDITION FORM FOR ALL ACTORS: CLICK HERE:
https://forms.gle/QjVbgx4A7r8FJtt59
For virtual auditions, please film in landscape mode in a well-lit room. We want to see you! Start by telling us your name, age (if under 18), and a 1-2 sentence intro about yourself.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO:
Email your audition via a private or unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link by no later than 6pm on Sat Jan 2 to info@fairfieldcenterstage.org with the subject line CINDERELLA AUDITION. Please no email attachments - send a link to a hosted, playable video. Videos that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. If we need to see you at callbacks, you will be notified by Sun Jan 3 by 9pm (callbacks will be the following evening).
Questions?
info@fairfieldcenterstage.org
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Fairfield Center Stage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more info about FCS visit www.FairfieldCenterStage.org
Character Descriptions:
A NOTE ON CASTING: We are committed to inclusive casting. Seeking actors, singers and dancers of all physical types, gender identities, racial identities, and physical abilities.
SWEENEY TODD
Sweeney Todd
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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Mrs. Lovett
THIS ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
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
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Johanna
A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Judge Turpin's young, lovely ward and Todd's long-lost daughter. Innocent and aching to free herself from Turpin's grasp.
Vocal range top: Bb6
Vocal range bottom: C4
Gender: female
Tobias Ragg
A poor young boy who is apprenticed to Pirelli, but finds a strange, surrogate family in Todd and Mrs. Lovett.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: D3
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.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E2
The Beadle
A pompous public official, deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Beggar Woman
A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: G#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Adolfo Pirelli
A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: G#2
Jonas Fogg
The owner of Fogg's Asylum, sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.
Ensemble (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass) must be strong singers. They have solo sections in the piece. Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics