Auditions
Upcoming audition information will be updated in the near future
Location: Conservatory of Dance
13637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix
(on the southeast corner of Tatum and Thunderbird)
To schedule an audition time slot, please email to auditions@scottsdalemusicaltheater.com
or call (602) 909-4215.
SMTC encourages all ethnicities to audition.
Performance Dates: March 31st & April 1st, 2020, at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts
Pay: There will be a $150 performance stipend provided
Rehearsals start:
Saturday, March 14th, 2020 and will be on Monday thru Thursday nights plus Saturdays and Sundays. There will be a rehearsal schedule with specific dates provided at auditions and a conflict sheet to fill out.
Director – David Hock
Musical Director/Conductor – Joni Van Rossum
Audition Requirements:
Audition times must be reserved and will be assigned every 5 minutes. Please prepare one vocal selection of 32 bars or less. Please do not sing anything from Sweeney Todd. You will need to have sheet music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided. No CDs or acapella singing will be allowed. You may be asked to sing a second vocal selection and/or do a monologue not to exceed 1 minute, so please have both or those ready.
Character Breakdown
Performers, please keep in mind that SMTC held general auditions back in July for all of our shows scheduled through summer of 2020. The two roles listed below are the remaining roles available for Sweeney Todd not cast from those generals.
Anthony
Featured role. The young sailor who befriends Sweeney Todd. He falls in love with Joanna. Must have a beautiful and powerful singing voice. Must command the stage as a performer.
Age: Mid 20's to Early 30's, Vocal range: Tenor
Beadle Bamford
Featured role. The pompous and arrogant public official who is as corrupt as Judge Turpin. Should have a soaring voice and be able to handle intricate harmony.
Age: Late 30's to mid 50's, Vocal range: High Tenor, requires a high C
Men's Ensemble
Need 2-3 men with powerfull voices and strong harmonizing skills.
Age: Late 30's to 50's, Vocal range: Bass/Baritone