Sweeney Todd

by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler

SWEENEY TODD POSTER

A wrongfully convicted man seeks revenge. A struggling small business owner does anything to survive. A child is separated from her parents. A young woman isn’t believed. A politician abuses his power. An immigrant hides their identity. A couple is punished for falling in love. A young adult is left to pick up the pieces. Thrilling and dark, funny and terrifying, Sweeney Todd tells the story of a community devouring itself from within and the potential for violence that lies within us all.

Stripped down to reveal the complicated psychological truths at its core, our production will approach Sweeney Todd as if it were a new work, free of expectations and pre-conceived assumptions. Reimagined for the twenty-first century, our production is inspired by British cafes, American diners, and fast food chains that serve as de-facto community centers across both the UK and US. We are seeking to build an inclusive cast and production staff to tell a story that reflects our world today, set in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Students of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, abilities, and body shapes are encouraged to audition.

Sweeney Todd is the Yale Dramatic Association’s Fall Mainstage and is professionally directed and professionally designed. To become involved in the production please contact Mikaela Boone at ms1@yaledramat.org

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Media and Downloads

PDF icon Audition Information (.pdf - 652.95KB)
PDF icon Character Breakdown (.pdf - 677.83KB)

Performance Dates & Times

November 20, 2019 - 8:00pm

November 21, 2019 - 8:00pm

November 22, 2019 - 2:00pm

November 22, 2019 - 8:00pm

November 23, 2019 - 8:00pm

Location

University Theatre

Venue Accessibility: 
Lobby, orchestra level seating, and facilities are accessible via a ramp at the front of the building. Balcony level seating requires the use of stairs.

Performers

Sweeney Todd
Mrs. Lovett
Anthony Hope
Johanna Barker
Tobias Ragg
Judge Turpin
Beadle Bamford
Beggar Woman/Lucy Barker
Adolfo Pirelli
Jonas Fogg
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudy for Tobias Ragg
Double Bass
Clarinet
Daphne Zhu
Bassoon
Paul Stelben
Horn
Ben Beckman
Trumpet
Aria Harris
Percussion
Alvin Chung
Keys 1
Keys 2

Production Team

Producer
Director
Noam Shapiro
Choreographer
Stage Manager
Musical Director
Set Designer
Stephanie Cohen
Lighting Designer
Carolina Ortiz
Costume Designer
Annie Le
Sound Designer
Megan Culley
Technical Director
Head Electrician
Sound Engineer
Assistant
Lighting Designer
Assistant
Costume Designer
Head Rigger
Assistant
Technical Director
Assistant
Technical Director
Andre Papasavas
Assistant
Producer
Assistant
Producer
Assistant
Producer
Assistant
Musical Director
Assistant
Musical Director
Associate
Stage Manager
Natalia Perez
Assistant
Stage Manager
Evelyn Larson
Assistant
Stage Manager
Assistant
Stage Manager
Sophia Dopico
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Head Electrician
Assistant
Head Electrician
Assistant
Sound Engineer
Assistant
Sound Engineer
Assistant
Head Rigger
Diction Coach
Props Designer
Makeup Artist
Allie Olson
Makeup Artist
Graphic Designer
Lauren Gatta
Paint Charge
Esther Seo
Sets Team
Sets Team
Katie Tews
Sets Team
Zoe Berg
Sets Team
Sets Team
Sets Team
Kayla Wagonfield
Sets Team
Rosa Chang
Sets Team
Sets Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Lighting Team
Awkeley Lartley
Lighting Team