SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd tells the story of a wronged barber whose righteous vengeance twists into a bloody, terrifying vendetta against the entire world. There to help Sweeney Todd in his quest is the enterprising Mrs. Lovett, who devises a gruesome and profitable way to dispose of his victims: baking them into meat pies.

Rehearsals will begin on August 5. The rehearsal schedule will be provided in advance of the first rehearsal based on performer availability.

The production runs October 11th – November 3rd, with performances Thursday – Saturday at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. No conflicts with performance dates will be permitted.

All performers are guaranteed a $100 honorarium to cover the costs of transportation for rehearsals plus a $15 honorarium per performance. Note that this is strictly a non-union production.

Auditions will be held on Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th from 6-10pm. Please prepare a 1-2 minute musical theater selection in the style of Stephen Sondheim. Piano accompaniment will be provided. If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please submit your recorded audition virtually to audition@coronadoplayhouse.com by Sunday, July 14th at 11:59pm.

The creative team acknowledges that auditions and callbacks are being held the week San Diego celebrates Pride and does not want this to prevent access for anyone celebrating or working on Pride. Please reach out directly to the creative team at audition@coronadoplayhouse.com for individual accommodation.

To be considered, please submit this form:

The audition form collects your personal information — including any known conflicts with the rehearsal dates. Only the director and members of the creative team will have access to your submission materials.

Callbacks will be held on Thursday, July 18th from 6-9pm. Auditions and callbacks will be held at Coronado Playhouse. Location: 1835 Strand Way.

If you have any questions not answered in this announcement please email audition@coronadoplayhouse.com

Coronado Playhouse is committed to inclusivity, and encourages ALL members of our community to submit, particularly members of communities who have historically been excluded or underrepresented — including but not limited to artists of color, Native American and Indigenous artists, women, non-binary and gender non-conforming artists, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists with disabilities.

We are looking for strong, collaborative, and adventurous singer-actors, who are ready to tackle a unique and scary take on Sweeney Todd. Those with experience in devised work, mask work, clowning, and physical theater are especially encouraged to audition. The characters in our Sweeney Todd will be ghosts, demons, and dark spirits conjured in a seance led by an older woman, desperate to uncover the truth about her past. Per our agreement with MTI, all characters must be portrayed as the gender written in the script. The creative team believes, however, that gender expression is expansive and fluid. All roles are open to actors of all gender identities and expressions. For the part of Tobias Ragg, we are interested in casting a high school student as young as 15. All other roles are for adults, 18+.

Sweeney Todd, Male, (Range: F2-Gb4)
A wrongfully imprisoned barber singularly focussed on taking bloody revenge. He is obsessive and brooding, with a deep and terrifying inner life. He is Johanna’s father.

Mrs. Lovett, Female, (Range: G3-E5)
An entrepreneurial and amoral meat pie shop owner in love with Sweeney Todd. She is quick-witted, light-hearted, and comedic – the ultimate survivor.

Johanna, Female, (Range: Bb3-A5)
A spirited young woman, constantly yearning for freedom. Sweeney’s long-lost daughter and Judge Turpin’s ward.

Anthony Hope, Male, (Range: Bb2-F4)
A naive and youthful sailor returning with Sweeney to London, who unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna.

Tobias Ragg, Male, (Range: Bb2-Ab4)
A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett.

Judge Turpin, Male, (Range: E2-Gb4)
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 Sweeney.

The Beadle, Male, (Range: D3-D5)
A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Judge Turpin.

Beggar Woman, Female, (Range: Ab3-F5)
A severely traumatized woman who has had a complete break from reality and social norms.

Adolfo Pirelli, Male, (Range: B2-C5)
A flamboyant and comedic Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.

An ensemble of ghostly narrators portraying townspeople, policemen, and residents of an insane asylum.