OCTOBER 27th - NOVEMBER 18th, 2023
Thursday - 7:30pm Fridays - 8pm Saturdays 4pm Sunday Nov. 5th and 12th - 2pm $25 General Seating $22 Seniors and Students TICKETS: www.emhboxoffice.com |
This well known and often strangely beloved tale of devious machinations, murder, mayhem and revenge also is a tale of love, loss and what drives a person to commit the most violent of crimes. Staging such a musical in our little 35 seat intimate space allows for a very unique and new experience of this often bombastic, in your face show. Instead of having the show flung at you from a large stage, you will get to feel like you are on Fleet Street, wandering with the rest of the street crowd as they weave this tale around you at every turn. Who knows, you may even be offered a shave by Mr. Todd himself. Although we wouldn't recommend saying yes!
Join us October 26th - November 18th for an experience you won't soon forget of the incomparable Sweeney Todd! About the Musical: When Sweeney Todd returns to London 15 years after being sent away by the nefarious Judge Turpin who removed Sweeney from London so he could have Sweeney's wife. Sweeney arrives with the still naive and kindly Anthony Hope. Sweeney goes home to Fleet Street to learn from Mrs. Lovett, the pie shop owner below his old barber shop, that his wife has died and his daughter, Johanna was then made the ward of Judge Turpin. Meanwhile, Anthony stumbles upon the beautiful Johanna, whom Judge Turpin is now trying to marry, and they both fall in love with one another! What ensues is a tale of love, loss and revenge with a little bit of macabre machinations that result in an epic tale you won't soon forget. Sweeney Todd was Originally Produced on Broadway in 1979 by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Association with Dean and Judy Manos starring the legendary Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Lovett and Len Cariou as Sweeney Todd. |
CAST:
Eric Piotrowski is a Sacramento native and discovered a love for music at an early age. A graduate of Cordova High School, he was an active musician singing in multiple choirs, performing in marching band and toured nationally as a member of the Sacramento Freelancers Drum & Bugle Corp. Ultimately, music led him to theatre where he portrayed Danny Churchill in “Girl Crazy” and Kenickie in “Grease”. Eric returned to his music roots in 2008 after a long break from performing. Singing with a local church choir led to an invitation to join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Chorus where he performed in Puccini’s “Tosca” and Verdi’s “Rigoletto”. Additionally, he had the opportunity to perform on stage with Andrea Bocelli as a chorus member. Since his return to performing, Eric has portrayed Wilfred Shadbolt in Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Yeomen of the Guard” with Light Opera of Sacramento, and one of the key gargoyles in Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” with Woodland Opera House. Eric has also performed with Placer Repertory Theatre, the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA), Errant Phoenix Productions and is a regular performer in Green Valley Theatre Company’s “Vertefée Cabaret” series. This will be Eric’s first performance with EMH Productions and The Artist's Collective!
Is thrilled to be performing in Sweeney Todd for a second time as he makes his EMH debut. He has performed in many shows in the Sacramento area for the last 17 years. His most noteworthy shows include Les Miserables and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street where he received two Elly Award nominations. In his spare time, he is Tenor with the Pops Choral and Orchestra and a competitive swordsman. Seth would like to thank his wife Shannon for always supporting his love of the arts and passion for theatre.
I am so excited to be apart of this Sweeney Todd cast! I've always loved this musical since I first watched the movie. Since then I've seen the movie and recordings of the play more times than I can count! Tobias has always been one of my favourite characters as he does sing my favourite song "Pirelli's Miracle Elixir". My favourite roles I've had are, Faline in Trigger and Oz in Wizard of Oz. I am very excited to be apart of this cast for my first musical and I can't wait to contribute all I can:D
This El Dorado County native is excited to be in her first production with the Ooley Theatre. Dani grew up acting and signing in plays through her high school and community theatres. Dani has been working in the mental health field for the past several years and is absolutely excited to get back on stage. She is very grateful for her friends, family, partner, and coworkers supporting her to pursue performing again.
Caylin Bach is thrilled to be apart of Sweeney Todd! When she is not working or acting in shows she enjoys singing, digital art, hanging out with friends and an unhealthy amount of bad television and movies. She was recently seen in the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival’s production of Macbeth as well as Sacramento City Theatre’s Beyond Persuasion. Caylin is so thankful to have the opportunity to work with a wonderful cast/crew. She would also like to thank her family, friends, and every audience member for supporting the show.
|
Joanna is thrilled to be part of the first musical at the Ooley Theatre! Sweeney Todd is a passion project she has wanted to do for years and is grateful for the chance to finally be able to do it. Joanna is also excited to be able to share the stage with one of her students! Some favorite roles include Rhonda in Inversion, Gwen Hailey in A Time to Kill, Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice, and Piggy #2 in Shrek the Musical. She is so excited to work with everyone here and much love and thanks to Elise for giving her this opportunity and for being an amazing friend.
Lucinda is delighted to be joining EMH Productions and the Artist's Collective as Johanna Barker in Sweeney Todd. Most recently she has been seen working with Rise Up Theatre Co Theatre in the Heights as Miriam in Moon Over the Brewery. Other notable roles include Glinda in The Wizard of Oz (DMTC and Runaway Stage), The Girl in Veronica’s Room (Errant Phoenix), and Alice in Tipping the Velvet (Green Valley Theatre Company). She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and the cast and crew for this amazing experience.
Darryl Strohl-De Herrera (Judge Turpin) recently played The Judge for Light Opera of Sac’s Trial by Jury. Favorite roles: Beauty/Beast (Lumiere), The Producers (Roger DeBris), The Count/Curse (Hercule Poirot), Cats (Munkustrap), Big Fish (Edward Bloom), Next to Normal (Dan), Catch Me (Hanratty), Spamalot (Robin). He’s choreographed numerous shows (Chicago, Cabaret, Wild Party, Urinetown) and pre-Covid produced a Rockettes-style dance troupe, K!CKline. Darryl dedicates his performance to his late husband, Estaban.
My name is Victor Barajas and I play the role of Adolfo Pirelli & Ensemble. I am thrilled to be part of this production of Sweeney Todd! This cast and crew has worked so hard and put their entire dedication to the show and I couldn’t be more proud of them all of them, it’s a real honor to be able to do the very first musical at the Ooley Theatre! Hope you enjoy and hopefully there’s more musical theater to come at the Ooley Theatre! To the cast and crew “I Love You 3000” -Tony Stark
Chris Colbourn is from Sacramento, California and has worked all over the country as a stage manager and performer including New York City, Seattle, El Paso, Phoenix, and San Francisco.Some of his acting credits include Beethoven (Dog Sees God), Bud Frump (How to Succeed...), Cogsworth (Beauty & the Beast), Tommy Djilas (The Music Man), Balthasar (Much Ado About
Nothing), and ensemble (Oklahoma!). As a Stage Manager, he has worked at such companies including Opera Modesto, Arizona Opera, El Paso Opera, B Street Theatre, Broadway at Music Circus, Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective, and the Island Shakespeare Festival to name a few. He has a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Sonoma State University. Chris is delighted to be working on this production and would like to thank EMH Productions for this opportunity! If you are interested in learning more about Chris's Stage Management or Performer credits, please visit www.linkedin.com/in/chris-colbourn-sm/. Enjoy the show! 
Kherut Gibbor is a resident of Sacramento California and has been talented in Nursing and Health Administration for the past 30 years. He always knew he had the gift of acting and a love of the art. He is now returning to his first love and 1st musical since high school here at the Ooley Theatre. He is thankful and grateful for every opportunity to pursue his passion.
|
CREW:
Jenni Parcell
|
Nathaniel Mercier
|
David Williams
|
Jazz Sunpanich - Vocal Coaching
|
Seth Beam - Fight/Stunt Choreography
|
Darryl Strohl-De Harrera - Costume Enhancement
|
ELISE'S NOTE:
|
|
|
PRODUCER And ALL THE OTHER THINGS :)
ELISE HODGE - EMH Productions and The Artist's Collective
Well, I did it. My first musical. Don't know if this is really for me, after losing 5 music directors to health or death in the family, cast members loosing loved ones, and then watching my dad fall ill while helping set build.... Just another show. That's all folks. Just another show... The audience, you, never know all it takes to put on a show. It's not just rehearsals and saying things or singing, in this case. All the parts of our daily lives are heavily involved on some level. I believe that community theatre is exactly that: Community. No matter the talent level or ability. The love of doing something like acting, directing, producing, writing, etc. belongs to anyone willing to put in the effort.
I suppose that is just the thing right there. I put together a cast I thought might do well, and was thrilled to learn how many of them are fulfilling a dream by doing this. That in an of itself makes all the things that were complicated worth it. Which begs the question: Why this play? Answer: I just like it for some weird reason. And people want to be in it and people want to see it!
Recently someone told me that Sacramento is known for having good musical theater. I had no idea honestly. I don't like to set a standard to attain just to be better than the "other guy". I want those who work to be given the chance to learn, grow and move forward to something better. I am proud of so many in this cast for their progression. It has been wonderful to watch develop.
We hope you find enjoyment in this production, as a lot of blood, sweat and tears have been dumped on it already. Get ready for a unique experience!
And if you sit on the front row, be super ready for anything!
Shout outs to specific people:
Nate Mercier for all his hard work on this show, always going above and beyond to make things work
Darryl for working all the costumes!
Seth for stepping to do our fight choreo
Luna for helping out Darryl
John Z. for making the chair happen!
And the entire cast and crew for being part of my first musical! Cheers to you all!
VISIT www.emhboxoffice.com for a complete listing of all our shows.
I suppose that is just the thing right there. I put together a cast I thought might do well, and was thrilled to learn how many of them are fulfilling a dream by doing this. That in an of itself makes all the things that were complicated worth it. Which begs the question: Why this play? Answer: I just like it for some weird reason. And people want to be in it and people want to see it!
Recently someone told me that Sacramento is known for having good musical theater. I had no idea honestly. I don't like to set a standard to attain just to be better than the "other guy". I want those who work to be given the chance to learn, grow and move forward to something better. I am proud of so many in this cast for their progression. It has been wonderful to watch develop.
We hope you find enjoyment in this production, as a lot of blood, sweat and tears have been dumped on it already. Get ready for a unique experience!
And if you sit on the front row, be super ready for anything!
Shout outs to specific people:
Nate Mercier for all his hard work on this show, always going above and beyond to make things work
Darryl for working all the costumes!
Seth for stepping to do our fight choreo
Luna for helping out Darryl
John Z. for making the chair happen!
And the entire cast and crew for being part of my first musical! Cheers to you all!
VISIT www.emhboxoffice.com for a complete listing of all our shows.
SPECIAL THANKS
Spencer and Sandra Hodge
John Baker
My Lovely Interns:
Haruka, Riley and Kiyo
Jazz Sunpanich
Scott Charles
Stacey Nason
Kherut Gibbor
Mark Lewis
John Zeigler
For his machinations with the infamous Barber Chair
SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM
For the fine wardrobe!
Kathryn Javandel
For providing us with our amazing costumes
Francis Banks
For the music Consults
John Baker
My Lovely Interns:
Haruka, Riley and Kiyo
Jazz Sunpanich
Scott Charles
Stacey Nason
Kherut Gibbor
Mark Lewis
John Zeigler
For his machinations with the infamous Barber Chair
SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM
For the fine wardrobe!
Kathryn Javandel
For providing us with our amazing costumes
Francis Banks
For the music Consults
