Something sinister is brewing this summer at the St. Petersburg College Theater Department! Please join us in auditioning or interviewing to be part of our company of our summer theater show, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. This production will continue our successful run of award winning summer musicals directed by myself, Scott Cooper, and Musical Director Latoya McCormick.

We are looking forward to telling the tale of our revenge-seeking barber and his pie-making accomplice with a cast of 30 students and a tech crew of 15. Our summer musical is open to all SPC students AND local high school and college students ages 16 and above. All students involved in this production will be required to sign up for a $120 credit or non-credit class. Scholarships are available.

Summer theater performances will be June 24-25 at 7 p.m. and June 25-26 at 2 p.m.

Audition information:

May 16-17–Open auditions (3:30 – 7 p.m.). Please prepare a song in the style of the show to sing. Bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. You will be required to sign up for a time. Headshot and resume requested.

May 18–Call Backs (3:30 – 7:30 p.m.) for the main roles: Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovitt, Joanna, Anthony, Pirelli, Tobias, The Judge, Beadle and The Beggar Woman.

May 19–Technical Interviews (3:30-7:30 p.m.)–We are looking for three carpenters, two scenic artist, one or two prop people, three costumers, and three light and sound technicians. Please prepare a portfolio of work you have done on stage, as well as a resume. If you don’t have anything, sign up and come talk to us about what you would like to learn.

Rehearsals: May 23-27 from 3:30-7:30 p.m./ May 31-June 17 from 12-4 p.m./ June 20-23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tech Schedule: May 31-June 17 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m./ June 20-23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information, contact Scott Cooper at cooper.scott@spcollege.edu.