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WTC holds auditions for ‘Sweeney Todd’

| August 18, 2022 12:00 AM

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its musical production of “Sweeney Todd” Aug. 21 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Arrive early to fill out an audition application and a waiver form. Enter at the north side of the building.

“Sweeney Todd” has captivated audiences around the world with its murderous melodies and haunting tale of love, revenge and hilarious mayhem. Considered to be one of the greatest scores in Broadway history, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical with lyrics and score by Stephen Sondheim, tells the story of masterful barber Sweeney Todd as he returns to London to take his revenge against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. In his vigilante quest, he meets the cheerfully amoral pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, who soon becomes an accomplice in his deadly schemes. Together, they sing their way through murder and mischief to the top of the food chain in this morbidly funny musical.

Kim Krueger is the director and Karla West is the music director of the production. “Sweeney Todd” will have a large cast, composed of a diverse array of actors ages 15 and up. There is one role for a younger actor, age 12 to 15. It should be noted that the production does contain strong subject matter. No preparation is required for the audition.

Select music rehearsals will begin the week of Aug. 29. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 9-10 p.m. There are eight performances over two weekends on Oct. 20 to 23 and Oct. 27 to 30.

For more information, call the Whitefish Theatre Company at 406-862-5371.