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From an Adaptation by
CHRISTOPHER BOND
Originally Directed on Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr,
Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richard
in Association with Dean and Judy Manos
Music and Lyrics by
STEVEN SONDHEIM
Book by
HUGH WHEELER
SWEENEY TODD
THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
A MUSICAL THRILLER
Sweeney Todd is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All author-
ized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: (212)
541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4687 www.MTIShows.com
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - Ryan Scarlata
Music Director - Ashley Woodard
Stage Managers - Karla Andrews & Allison Walker
Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager - Ellie Levine
Costume Design - Jackie Farbeann
Sound Design - Corbin White
Lighting—Michele Chaney
Spot Operators - Jimmy Russell, Ericka Buford
Costume Assistants—Connie Cummings, Steve Stumphauser, Dante DiNucci
Graphic Design by Trevor E. List
IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS OF COLUMBUS IS A MEMBER OF
OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO
Livingston United Methodist Church
Stonewall Columbus
Columbus Children’s Theatre
Short North Stage
Debbie’s Costume Shop
Vaudvillities
Northland Performing Arts Center
Good Day Columbus
Edward Carignan
Zac DelMonte
Esther Stinson
Todd Holland
Samara Baptist & Lowrene Sanborn
Jerri & Mike Shafer
Connie Cummings, Dante DiNucci, Steven Stumphauser
All our Volunteer Ushers
AND TO OUR
IMAGINATION MEMBERS AND DIVAS
Judy—(The Queen Diva) $250-$500
Elena Reinert
Greg & Rob Zunkiewicz-Broadbent
Mark Gibson
Bernadette—(The Legendary Diva) $100-$249
Michelle Petrel
Jackie Farbeann
Alexander Almeida
Audra—(The Contemporary Diva) $50-$99
Bob Barnes
Corey Notman
Tim Valentine
Rose Babington
Carl Stolzenburg
NPH—(The Aspiring Diva) $25-$49
Elvira Hartzler
Dana Anderson
Melody Fout
Ed Eblin
Jennifer Myers
Todd & Sam Holland-Falcone
Edie Driskill
WANT TO SEE YOUR NAME HERE AS A SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS?
Visit www.imaginecolumbus.org/get-involved for all the ways you can help!
WHO’S WHO
Abby Zeszotek (Company) is thrilled to be back on the Imagine stage
for her third full show with the company. Recent credits include Mrs.
Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Mrs. Clancy in Fancy Nancy, and an
Ensemble member in Jesus Christ Superstar. Abby also recently con-
ducted her first musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie which also hap-
pened to be with Imagine Productions. Abby currently teaches Acad-
emy classes and Private lessons through Columbus Children's Theatre.
Elisabeth Zimmerman (Johanna) has had butterflies in her stomach
since receiving the casting call for Sweeney Todd. She studies vocal
performance at Capital University and is headed straight for the Big
Apple post-grad to find Heidi Blickenstaff where they will sing togeth-
er for the rest of their days. Favorite past roles include Heidi (title of
show), Roxie (Chicago), Amber (Hairspray), Olive (25th Annu-
al...Spelling Bee), Little Becky (Urinetown) and Mabel (Pirates of Pen-
zance). Elisabeth blows kisses to Gretchen Wessel and Erin Burchwell
for their dramatic coaching and theatrical inspiration.
IMAGINE BOARD
President—Todd Holland
Vice President—Greg Zunkiewicz
Treasurer—Ed Eblin
Secretary—Michael Quinichett
Member Representative—Jackie Farbeann
Member Representative—Corey Notman
Member Representative—Esther Stinson
IMAGINE STAFF
Artistic Director—Dana Anderson
Production Manager—Ryan Stem
Technical Director—Michele Chaney
Executive Director—Carl Stolzenburg
Marketing Director—Kelsey Tschanen
Marketing Intern—Alex Lefeld
THE CAST
Sweeney Todd - Keith Robinson
Nellie Lovett - Jesika Lehner
Anthony Hope - Justin King
Johanna - Elizabeth Zimmerman
Tobias Ragg - Johnny Robison
Beggar Woman -Michelle Weiser
Judge Turpin - Kent Stuckey
Beadle Bamford - Ryan Kopycinsky
Adolfo Pirelli - Brian Horne
Mr. Fogg - Bill Hafner
Company
Brandon Boring*
Bill Hafner
Devin Judge
Candice Kight
Karla Kruse
Will Macke
Derryck Menard
Mary Paige Rieffel
Frank Ruiz
Abby Zeszotek *
Jordan Shear *
Melissa Hall *
Denae Sullivan *also appears as on-stage instrumentalist
ORCHESTRA
Conductor—Tyler Rogols
Keyboards—Jim Kucera
Violin—Rosemary Cipriani
Clarinet—Joy Norris
Bassoon—Katherine Baldwin
Horn—Tiffany Damicone
Horn—Devin Gossett
Bass—Jeremy Mak
Percussion—Joseph Spurlock
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
Organ Prelude - Orchestra
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd – Todd, Company
No Place Like London – Anthony, Todd, Beggar Woman
The Barber and His Wife – Todd
The Worst Pies in London – Mrs. Lovett
Poor Thing – Mrs. Lovett
My Friends – Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Company
Green Finch and Linnet Bird – Johanna
Ah, Miss – Anthony, Johanna, Beggar Woman
Johanna – Anthony
Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir – Tobias, Crowd, Todd, Mrs. Lovett
The Contest – Pirelli
Johanna – Judge Turpin
Wait – Mrs. Lovett, Beggar Woman
Ballad of Sweeney Todd – Three Tenors
Kiss Me – Johanna, Anthony
Ladies in Their Sensitivities – Beadle
Kiss Me/Ladies in the Sensitivities – Johanna, Anthony, Beadle, Judge Turpin
Pretty Women – Judge Turpin, Todd
Epiphany – Todd, Mrs. Lovett
A Little Priest – Mrs. Lovett, Todd
15 Minute Intermission
ACT 2
God, That’s Good – Tobias, Mrs. Lovett, Todd, Company
Johanna – Anthony, Todd, Johanna, Beggar Woman
By the Sea – Mrs. Lovett, Todd
Wigmaker Sequence – Todd, Anthony, Company
The Letter – Company
Not While I’m Around – Tobias, Mrs. Lovett
Parlor Songs – Beadle, Mrs. Lovett, Tobias
Fogg’s Asylum – Company
City on Fire! – Lunatics, Johanna
Searching – Mrs. Lovett, Todd, Beggar Woman, Anthony, Johanna, Company
The Judge’s Return – Todd, Judge Turpin
Final Sequence – Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Tobias
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd - Company
WHO’S WHO
Kent Stuckey (Judge Turpin) is judiciously thrilled to be part of this
Sweeney Todd cast after playing the role of Anthony in the Players
Theater production three decades past. Other favorite roles include
Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl, Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing…, Ed-
ward Rutledge in 1776, Charlie in Brigadoon, Henry Higgins in My Fair
Lady and the Tin Man in Wizard of Oz. He has been a regular soloist
with Vaud-Villities Productions, served as its Board Chairman for
many years, and developed the non-profit Northland Performing Arts Center (NPAC) -
a community performance venue and event center. Kent sincerely thanks Imagine Pro-
ductions and his fellow cast members for the opportunity to work with them and to
share the joy!
Denae Sullivan (Company) is enjoying her first production with Im-
agine Productions. Recently she performed with Emerald City Players
as Meredith Parker in Bat Boy, with LTOB as Jeannie in The Great
American Trailer Park Musical and the Witch in Into The Woods, and
with Gallery Players in Les Miserables and as Rhoda in A New Brain.
Denae would like to thank her biggest fan and hugely supportive
husband Kevin and her family and friends for their loving support.
Michelle Weiser (Beggar Woman/Mrs. Lovett Understudy) is de-
lighted to work with Imagine again! Michelle's first appearance at
Wall Street was in Young Frankenstein (Inga). Michelle has also per-
formed in Imagine's annual cabarets: Over the Top and Over the Big
Top. Recent regional credits include the world premiere of Captain
Blood (Mary Traill), HAIR (Jeanie), Bye Bye Birdie (Mayor's Wife), The
Merry Wives of Windsor (Mistress Page) and The Beaux' Stratagem. Michelle also acts
for film and was featured in WOSU's nationally-aired documentary Admiral Byrd:
Forged on Ice. Michelle writes for the theatre and directed her first full-length play, She
Hath Been Reading, at the Jubilee Theatre. Michelle also performs sketch comedy with
the local comedy group Actual Wolves. Michelle is an alumna of the Apprentice Com-
pany at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and holds a B.F.A. in Acting summa
cum laude from Wright State University.
Ashley Woodard (Music Director) is thrilled to be working with Im-
agine Productions for the third time. Previously, she was the Music
Director for Urinetown: The Musical in 2013 and appeared on stage
last year in Little Shop of Horrors. She is usually seen on stage around
Columbus, but she is incredibly grateful to be Music Directing again
for one of her favorite shows. Ashley would like to thank Ryan for his
trust and support, Brandon for his care and encouragement, Tyler for all of his help,
the awesome cast and orchestra for their hard work and dedication, her friends and
family for their never-ending patience, and Mr. Sondheim for the beautiful music and
the challenge.
WHO’S WHO
She is part of Columbus Children's Theatre professional touring company and is so ex-
cited to be involved in this production and this community.
Keith Robinson (Sweeney Todd) is humbled to play this amazing
role with such an incredibly talented cast! He has recently been seen
as the title characters in Pleasure Guild's Shrek the Musical and Pick-
erington Community Theatre's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Facto-
ry, as well as Franklin Hart in Imagine’s 2013 production of 9 to 5.
Keith is the Corporate Safety Director for Civil & Environmental Con-
sultants. He is grateful to his beautiful wife and fantastic sons for allowing him to dis-
rupt their home life to perform this dream role and to the entire staff, cast and crew
for their trust and support.
Johnny Robison (Tobias Ragg) is so excited to be working on one of
his favorite shows with some of his favorite people! He was last seen
on the Imagine stage in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Brad), last
fall. Other credits include HAIR (Imagine Productions), The Mystery of
Edwin Drood (OTL), The Drowsy Chaperone (OTL), and Bare
(Evolution). All of the thanks go to the support of this hardworking
cast, imaginative production crew, Wall Street Nightclub, the sweetest fox, and his
Grandma R for teaching him to sing. This one's for you!!
Frank Ruiz (Company/Tobias Understudy) is incredibly excited to be
working with Imagine for the first time! He has most recently per-
formed in Dublin Coffman High School's All Shook Up (Dean Hyde)
and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Elvis). Frank is currently a senior in
High School, hoping to attend a B.F.A. program for Musical Theatre.
He would like to thank his family, friends, as well as this talented cast
for their support and encouragement throughout the process of creating this amazing
show.
Ryan Scarlata (Director) Sweeney Todd marks Ryan's third directori-
al project with Imagine Productions (previous: 9 to 5 The Musical and
Little Shop of Horrors). Other directorial highlights include The Pro-
ducers, RENT, Dracula, Steel Magnolias, Seussical Jr., Into the Woods
Jr., and regional premieres of A New Brain, Fancy Nancy the Musical
and A Piece of My Heart. He is also an Associate Director for the Off
Broadway and National Tour production of Berenstain Bears Live: The Musical. Ryan is
the Associate Artistic Director at the Columbus Children's Theatre. He would like to
thank his collaborators: Allison, Karla, Ashley, Jackie, Ellie and Dana; and his family and
Chris for their love, patience, and support.
Jordan Shear (Company/Pirelli Understudy) is thrilled to be return-
ing to Imagine Productions for Sweeney Todd. He was seen last year
in their production of Hair as Woof and served as violinist for Spring
Awakening. He would like to thank the cast and crew for making this
collaboration a labor of love and especially his mom for continuing to
be absolutely fabulous.
WHO’S WHO
Karla Andrews (Stage Manager) is thrilled to officially join the Imag-
ine family after years of attending shows. During the day Karla is an
Infant and Toddler teacher at The Ohio State University. She has been
involved on and off stage at Columbus Children's Theatre, Curtain
Players, Columbus Civic Theatre, and most recently she Assistant Di-
rected Les Mis at Gallery Players.
Brandon Boring (Company) is ecstatic to be returning to the Imagine
stage in this fantastic show. He was last seen on stage with Imagine
as Nicky in Avenue Q. He also directed the company's production of
Urinetown. He would like to thank his friends and family for their
support, and Ashley for working harder than he ever could.
Jackie Farbeann (Costumer), winner of the Broadway World Colum-
bus 2014 award for costuming for her work on La Cage Aux Folles,
Jackie is pleased to be costuming another show for Imagine. She has
been costuming for community and high school theater groups for
the past 10 years, but her real passion is conservation. She repairs
and restores garments for the OSU Historic Costume and Textile Col-
lection. Bibo, I miss you.
Bill Hafner (Mr. Fogg, Company) has been very active in the central
Ohio theatre community for the past 2 years. During that time has
played Professor Harold Hill in the Music Man, Jean Valjean in Les
Miserables, and other fun supporting roles. This is his first show with
Imagine Productions. "Thank you Zoe for being my leading lady for
the last 28 years - I love You!" Psalm 28:7
Melissa Hall (Company) was born and raised in Columbus Ohio and
is enjoying every moment of her first show with Imagine. She gradu-
ated in 2013 with a BFA in Musical Theater from Wright State Univer-
sity and is thrilled to be sharing the stage with a few of her fellow
(and favorite) alums. Previous credits include: Fugitive Songs, Funny
Girl, Into the Woods, and Hairspray. Much love to the cast and crew!
Brian Horne (Adolfo Pirelli) is thrilled to make his onstage Imagine
debut! He has previously not been seen as the pianist for Urinetown
and the music director/pianist for Young Frankenstein. Other favorite
roles include Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls), Emcee
(Cabaret), Enjolras (Les Miserables), and Murdoch (Titanic). Outside
of theater, Brian is preparing to direct a feature film this fall/winter.
Many thanks to Ryan, Ashley, and crew for this opportunity, to the
cast for making this an awesome experience, and to Mom, Dad, Brittany, and Michelle
for their continued support!
WHO’S WHO
Devin Judge (Company) is currently a student at OSU working to-
ward a bachelor's degree in engineering. He is 23 years old working
at the Aveda Institute and is a part of an a Capella group on campus.
This last June was his first performance in community theatre, Into
the Woods, and has loved working with the cast and crew of Sweeney
Todd.
Candice Kight (Lucy/Company) feels incredibly lucky to be working
with this vibrant, inspiring group of people. You may have seen Can-
dice in HAIR (Sheila). Recent credits include South Pacific with the
Akron Symphony (Nurse), The Pirates of Penzance with Baldwin Wal-
lace Opera (Mabel), and The Wedding Singer with CCT (Julia), for
which she received a Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable Award. One
thousand thanks and lots of love to Johnny, my wonderful family, and the unbeatable
creative team.
Justin King (Anthony Hope) is ecstatic to be making his Columbus
theatre debut with Imagine Productions! He holds a BFA in Acting
from Wright State University. Most recently, Justin worked with Cin-
cinnati Shakespeare Company on the main stage as well as perform-
ing across the tristate area with the educational touring company. An
incredible opportunity, he performed in Romeo & Juliet (Nurse,
Tybalt), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon, Snug, Theseus), Twelfth Night (Fabian),
and many other shows. Other credits include: Pump Up the Volume (The Human Race),
The Secret Garden (Weathervane Playhouse), Spring Awakening, and Into the Woods.
When he’s not on stage Justin can be found managing at an Aveda salon or earning
points for Slytherin House.
Karla Kruse (Company) is thrilled that her first production with Im-
agine is a show she's wanted to do for a very long time. Recently she
was Gertrude McFuzz in Westerville Civic's Seussical. Over the past
year she's also been in Gallery Player's Les Miserable, SRO's Bye Bye
Birdie and Westerville Civic's Music Man. During the day, she works in
Purchasing at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Karla would like to
thank her family and friends for encouraging her to rekindle her passion for being on
the stage.
Ryan Kopycinski (Beadle Bamford) is thankful and excited to take
part in his first production with Imagine. Ryan is a proud Ohio State
alumnus, and was recently seen in Gallery Players' Les Miserables,
SRO Theatre's Bye Bye Birdie, and Pleasure Guild's Shrek the Musical.
He would like to thank his Lord and Creator for the gifts and grace he
doesn't deserve, and his friends and family for their love, prayers,
and unwavering support.
WHO’S WHO
Jesika Lehner (Nellie Lovett) is thrilled to be joining Imagine for a
full length show! She was seen in a few of our cabarets over the past
year or so, but this is her first full show with us. Jesika has been seen
in a few other Columbus shows since returning to the stage in 2013.
Perhaps you saw her in Sunday in the Park with George at SNS or her
most recent show, Yank! with Evolution Theatre Company. This is one
role in a long line of dream roles she is hoping to perform. Thanks to
her family (her wonderful husband Chris and gorgeous daughter, Josephine). Most of
all.....thank you Tim Valentine. You're always watching out for me and I miss you every
day!
Ellie Levine (Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager/Props) is
currently a high school senior at Columbus Academy and is ecstatic
to be assistant directing her first show with Imagine. Recently, she
has appeared onstage at Columbus Children’s Theatre and Curtain
Players. Behind the scenes, she has worked as a stage manager, spot-
light operator, and lighting board operator. This summer, Ellie partici-
pated in Northwestern’s Cherubs Theatre Program. When she is not rehearsing or
studying, Ellie enjoys photography, playing tennis and practicing circus arts. She would
like to thank the incredible cast and production team for all of their hard work. Enjoy
the show!
William Macke (Company/Anthony Understudy) graduated the
Hartt School with a B.F.A in Musical Theater 2013. Regional work in-
cludes: CATCO- Forever Plaid (Jinx), The Jungle Book (Baloo) EVOLU-
TION THEATRE COMPANY- Yank! (Mitch Adams) HARTFORD STAGE-
The Crucible (Hopkins/Ensemble), A Christmas Carol (Noose Ghost/
Party Guest), Twelfth Night (Curio/Pianist) GOODSPEED OPERA
HOUSE- Princesses (Marty, Reading). Other work includes WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE-
Jesus Christ Superstar (Bartholomew), MONOMOY THEATER-1776 (Richard Henry Lee),
Wait Until Dark (Carlino), Henry IV (Vernon/Pistol). THE HARTT SCHOOL- The Drowsy
Chaperone (Man in Chair), Miss Saigon (Ensemble), Sunday in the Park with George
(Louis/Greenberg), Tartuffe (Officer), Time after Time (Angi/Ensemble).
Derryck Menard (Company), a graduate of The Ohio State Universi-
ty, has worked locally on and offstage for the last 10 years. Onstage
credits include Emerald City Players’ Edges: A Song Cycle, Columbus
Children’s Theatre’s The Ruby Bridges Story, Gallery Players’ Les Mi-
sérables, and Evolution Theatre’s Yank: The Musical. Favorite roles
include Hero (Funny Thing... Forum) and Cain (Children of Eden). He
is currently working as CCT's resident lighting designer, recently de-
signing for two regional premiers. Thanks to Ryan for this opportuni-
ty.
Mary Paige Rieffel (Company) comes to us fresh from Flint, Michi-
gan where she earned her BFA in theatre performance from The Uni-
versity of Michigan-Flint (sorry Buckeyes).