The Maplewood Strollers: 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' Auditioning 11 Roles

Seeking Talent From: New Jersey

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: No pay

Posted: 8/19/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 9/7/2026

Casting "Sweeney Todd." Production states: "Join us this fall for Sondheim's thrilling masterpiece—a dark tale of revenge, obsession, and redemption with unforgettable music and iconic roles. More audition slots added! Walk-ins are welcome, but reserving a time will reduce your wait. We welcome performers of all races, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. All roles are open to qualified performers regardless of race, gender identity, age, ethnicity, or disability."

Casting / Shoot Info

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Casting: By submission
Call back date: Sept. 10 (7-10 p.m.)
Rehearsal Dates: Begin Sept. 12 (every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sat. from Sept. 12-Nov. 7
Tech Rehearsal Dates: Between Nov. 9 and Nov. 12 Mon-Thurs.
Performance Dates: Nov. 13-15 and 20-22. Shoots Sept. 8-9 (7-10 p.m.)
Location: Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts Maplewood, NJ

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Tobias Ragg |Male, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 12–20 |Role Type: Principal

(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. Audition Note: We are seeking one performer who can convincingly play approximately age 12 for this role. Performers under the age of 18 are encouraged to have a parent or guardian attend auditions with them. Due to the mature themes and subject matter of Sweeney Todd, all performers auditioning for this production should be aware of and comfortable with the content of the show.

Judge Turpin |Male, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–60 |Role Type: Principal

(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.

Sweeney Todd |Male, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–69 |Role Type: Principal

(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, Trans Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–60 |Role Type: Principal

(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, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Principal

(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, Trans Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Principal

(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.

The Beadle |Male, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–60 |Role Type: Supporting

(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, Trans Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–60 |Role Type: Supporting

(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, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–60 |Role Type: Supporting

(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, Trans Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–60 |Role Type: Supporting

(Male presenting, 30s-60s, any ethnicity) The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.

Ensemble |Any Gender |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–80 |Role Type: Chorus / Ensemble

(All types) Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics.