Natural Talent Productions is proud to announce auditions for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, this Tony Award-winning musical is a thrilling tale of revenge, obsession, dark humor, and unforgettable music. Whether you're a longtime Sondheim fan or looking to tackle one of musical theatre's most iconic works, we invite you to audition.
Production Team
Produced & Directed by: Jacqueline Schultz-Warner
Music Directed by: Rex Meyer & Wesley Byers
Assistant Producer/Director: Rich Swierzewski
Auditions
Community Baptist Church
28W444 Main St.
Warrenville, IL 60555
Saturday, August 1
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 2
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, August 3
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Walk-ins are welcome as time permits, but we strongly encourage reserving an audition appointment in advance.
Callbacks
Monday, August 3
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Callbacks by invitation only
Can't Make It?
Video auditions are welcome.
Please submit:
One of the provided audition cuts
A sample of movement or dance (if available)
A private YouTube, Vimeo, or similar link
Your resume and headshot
Video submissions must be received by August 2. Make sure it is viewable and not listed as private.
Casting
All roles are open.
Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and experience levels are encouraged to audition. Character pronouns are listed for reference only, and performers are welcome to audition for any role they identify with.
We may cast understudies for some lead roles (with 2 performances devoted to understudies)
Rehearsals begin Aug 11 and will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Tech Week: October 24-29
Performances:
October 30 - November 1
November 6 - November 8
A required pickup rehearsal will be held on the Thursday before the second weekend of performances. Depending on ticket sales, this date may be converted to an additional performance instead.
All rehearsals and performances will take place at Community Baptist Church in Warrenville.
Please prepare approximately one minute (32 bars) of music.
You're welcome to sing one of the provided Sweeney Todd audition cuts or choose another musical theatre selection in the style of the show or the character you're auditioning for. We'd love to hear music from the show, but it's not required.
If you are looking to audition for multiple roles, please come prepared with up to three selections you wish to be considered for.
A live accompanist will be provided, so please bring your music clearly marked in your preferred key. We cannot accept a cappella auditions. If you are using our music cuts, you do not need to bring the music to the audition.
Everyone will be asked to read from the provided sides during the audition.
Memorization is not required. We'd much rather see strong storytelling, clear character choices, and a willingness to take risks than perfect memorization.
There will not be a formal dance audition. However, this production will include stylized movement and light choreography, so performers should be comfortable moving on stage.
Please bring one copy of your current headshot and resume, with your headshot attached to your resume. We prefer a hard copy as well even if you submitted them digitally.
Audition Sides & Song Cuts