TXST SoTDF presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
This production reimagines Sweeney Todd as a dark, gripping tale told during a Newfoundland kitchen party in the early 1970s.
San Marcos, TX – Texas State University's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, November 18-23, 2025, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.
Directed by Tom Delbello, with choreography by Brooke Cox, a senior in Musical Theatre, and music direction by Aimee Radics, this musical thriller will draw the audience into the sinister depths of Fleet Street. Haunting and riveting, this Sweeney Todd will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as the world around them transforms.
The story follows Sweeney Todd (Riley Thornton), a barber unjustly exiled, bent on vengeance. He forms a dark partnership with Mrs. Lovett (Malia McLellan), a proprietress of a failing pie shop. Together, they are a bloody success. Attend this reimagined tale featuring: Brendan Behm (Anthony Hope), Simone Straub-Clark (Johanna Barker), Bryan Fortunato (Tobias), Jordan Spena (Judge Turpin), Grisham Locke (Beadle Bamford), Ryan Sytsema (Adolfo Pirelli), and Hannah Jenkins (Beggar Woman).
On-stage musicians feature ensemble members Sophie Beck on violin, Kyler Huyse on concertina, Jerard Mosley II on percussion, and Hailey Truong on guitar. Joining them is the ensemble comprised of Camila Abraham, Drew Barber, Zach Feeney, Michelle Ko, Caroline Davenport, Sebi Reyes-Farinas, Abbigayle Scott, Joe Schindler, and Ian Yamada.
This production reimagines Sweeney Todd as a dark, gripping tale told during a Newfoundland kitchen party in the early 1970s. A tight-knit ensemble transforms into storytellers, weaving a narrative of revenge, love, and obsession. Rooted in Newfoundland's tradition of exaggerated, humorous, and dark storytelling, the community becomes complicit in the events, highlighting their role in witnessing and perpetuating cycles of violence and injustice. Through their rich culture and traditions, the storytellers blend ominous melodies with the warmth of a coastal community.
The creative team includes Max Estudillo Cantú, scenic designer; Tiffany Yeager, costume designer; AJ Rose, lighting designer; Scott Murdock, sound designer; Colin Shay, technical director; and Emma Frances Frith, production stage manager.
Sweeney Todd runs November 18-23, 2025, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Current students can receive a complimentary ticket courtesy of the President (online only, limited supply). Patrons can find all other ticket types available for purchase online at txstatepresents.com or at the door.
November 13–16 & 20–22, 2025
TUESDAY, November 18 at 7:30 PM [SOLD OUT]
WEDNESDAY, November 19 at 7:30 PM [SOLD OUT]
THURSDAY, November 20 at 7:30 PM [SOLD OUT]
FRIDAY, November 21 at 7:30 PM [SOLD OUT]
SATURDAY (MAT), November 22 at 2:00 PM [SOLD OUT]
SATURDAY (EVE), November 22 at 7:30 PM [SOLD OUT]
SUNDAY, November 23 at 2:00 PM [SOLD OUT]
Content & Themes
This production contains flashing lights, atmospheric haze, and is rated PG-13 for blood, mild language, and violence.
Ticket Information
All performances are currently sold out. Please arrive at the box office an hour before the show to join the standby list.
Public: $25
TXST Faculty / Staff: $20
Groups (10+): $22
TXST Students: 1 ticket complementary of the President on select performances
The Cast
Sweeney Todd: Riley J. Thornton
Mrs. Lovett: Malia McLellan
Anthony Hope: Brendan Behm
Johanna Barker: Simone Straub-Clark
Tobias: Bryan Fortunato
Beggar Woman: Hannah Brooke Jenkins
Judge Turpin: Jordan Spena
Beadle Bamford: Grisham Locke
Adolfo Pirelli: Ryan Sytsema
On-stage musicians:
Sophie Beck, violin; Kyler Huyse, concertina; Jerard Mosley II, percussion; and Hailey M Truong, guitar
Ensemble:
Camila Abraham, Sophie Beck, Drew Barber, Zach Feeney, Kyler Huyse, Michelle Ko, Caroline Davenport, Jerard Mosely II, Sebi Reyes-Farinas, Abbigayle Scott, Joe Schindler, Hailey M Truong, and Ian Yamada
Understudies
Aiden Valentine, Sweeney Todd; Abbigayle Scott, Mrs. Lovett; Jerard Mosley II, Anthony Hope;
Jasmine Iacullo, Johanna Barker; Luz Tellus, Tobias; Mackenzie Crimmins, Beggar Woman; Zach Feeney, Judge Turpin; and Andrew Kitchen, Adolfo Pirelli / Beadle Bamford.
Swings
Kyra Archuleta, Samantha Dej, Julie Durham, Gianna Kohl, Liz Olaribigbe, Kenya Perry, and Jhalena Sulcer
The Production Team
Director: Tom Delbello
Assc. Director: McKenlee Wilson
Choreographer: Brooke Cox
Asst. Choreographer: Jordan Spena, Jhalena Sulcer
Dance Captain: Jhalena Sulcer, Bryan Fortunato
Music Director: Aimee Radics
Asst. Music Directors: Alexandria Ellison, Aiden Valentine
Fight / Intimacy Director: Tobie Minor
Voice / Dialect Coach: Kate Glasheen
Voice Consultant: Deonté Warren
Production Stage Manager: Emma Frances Frith
Asst. Stage Managers: Ivy E. Clamons, Jessie Flam
Stage Manager (Spots): Kayla Alonzo
Production Assistants: Lauren Dane, Madeleine Glauser, Karsyn Jacobsen
Scenic Designer: Max Estudillo Cantú
Costume Designer: Tiffany Yeager
Asst. Costume Designers: Michael Aguilar, Reagan Ramsey
Lighting Designer: AJ Rose
Asst. Lighting Designers: Georgia Fenimore, Gabe Glinski
Sound Designer: Scott Murdock
Asst. Sound Designer / Asst. A1: Kaelyn Miller
Technical Director: Colin Shay
Asst. Technical Director: Kacey Wasson
P.A.C. Scene Shop Supervisor: Dwight Markus
P.A.C. Shop Production Assts.: Chase Marrs, Matt Fields, Madison Christopher, Tim White
Automation Operator/ Head Carpenter: Chase Marrs
Carpenters: Kacey Wasson, Morgan McQueen, Kaiya OConnell, Nathan Bailey, Mackenzie Cooper, Kent Mascheck, Grace Sheffield, Madi Rousseau, Tony Perrone
Deck Crew: Morgan McQueen, KK Yarbrough, Catcher Reeves, Karsyn Jacobsen
Paint Charge: Courtney Winkelman
Asst. Paint Charge: Becca Rudloff
Scenic Painters: Taylor Baxter- Kuhlmey, Nathan Bailey, Garret Barney, Lauren Dane, Olaf Heins, Anika Kougais, Trinity Lee, Giana Michaud, Natasha Newton, Kaiya O’Connell, Sarah Lewis, Chloe Trail, Kacey Wasson Jacob Huerta, Rowan Lavelle, Alma Booker, Andy Howard
Head Fly/ Head Rigger: Tim White
Fly Crew: Catherine Cortez
Head Electrician: Guillermo Sanchez
Assistant Electrician/Lead Spot: Kierstyn Born
Assistant Electrician: Ren Davis
Lighting Programmer/Board Op: Wyatt Hood
Follow Spots: Jackson Haig, Cole McPherson
Deck Electrician: Ronan Elliot
A1 / Engineer: Catherine Kenner
Head A2: Leon Borroel
Audio Crew (A2): Jude Eastman
QLab Op: Dante Rafael
Properties Supervisor: Jordan Kelly Andrews
Asst. Prop Shop Supervisor: Kaitlyn Hartnagel
Prop Leads: Kaitlyn Hartnagel, Rachel Magee
Props Artisans: Amaris Aules, Emily Cook, Andy Howard, Jacob Huerta, Jacob Jones, Sarah Lewis, Sara “Hiccup” Mendoza, Josie Novak, Jasmine Pace, Tony Perrone, Madi Rousseau, Becca Rudloff, Elle Schmal, Grace Sheffield, Kirstin Sikes, Bianca Stewart, Kirstin Sikes, Bianca Stewart, Kamryn Coleman, Loukas Stanley, Morgan Wiessmuller, KK Yarbrough
Costume Director: Monica Pasut
Costume Shop Manager: Allie Hildebran
Cutter/Drapers: Alexandra Hargett, Hannah Blalock Choat
First Hand: Trinity Lee, Michael Aguilar, Lauren Dane, Giana Michaud
Stitchers: Alexandra Hargett, Liam Arney, Rowan Lavelle, Chloe Pedraza, Dante Rafael, Gabby Strickler, Orion Van Beveren, Albion Baylis, Hallie Davis, Madeleine Glauser, MJ Kelly, Theo Ontivoros-Dravigne, Loralyn Brimer, Sara “Hiccup” Mendoza, Jacob Jones, Janae Payton, Morgan Weissmuller, Avery Evans, Lillian Joy, Kirstin Sikes
Wardrobe Supervisors: Michael Aguilar & Lauren Dane
Hair/Makeup Crew Supervisor/Blood Captain: Mason Wentz
Hair/Makeup Crew: Giana Michaud, Kennedy Sanchez, Evie Richeson, Abby Littrell
Wardrobe Crew: Loralyn Brimer, Elia Calzada, Ameerah Jackson, Bowie Plowman
Effects Crew: Andy Howard
Shadow Crew: Cole Crosley, Riley Mohundro
Production Advisors & Staff
Undergraduate Directing Advisor: Tom Delbello; Choreography Advisor: Kiira Schmidt Carper; Music Direction Advisor: Aimee Radics; Stage Management Advisor: Leigh’Ann Andrews; Scenic Advisor: Cheri Prough DeVol; Lighting Advisor: Matthew Webb; Sound Advisor: Scott Murdock; Technical Direction Advisor: Colin Shay; Properties Advisor: Jordan Kelly Andrews; PAC Scene Shop Supervisor: Dwight Markus; Paint Advisor: Courtney Winkelman; Costume Director: Monica Pasut; Cutter/Draper: Hannah Blalock Choat; Wardrobe Advisor: Monica Pasut; Box Office Manager: Robert Styers; A/V/L Operator: Eaton Saylor; PAC Operations Manager: Candice Mongellow; Marketing & Communications Manager: Lauren Jurgemeyer; Director of Production: Jordan Kelly Andrews
For more information about this story or other news, email Lauren Jurgemeyer, publicity coordinator for the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, at theatre@txstate.edu.
About the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Recently ranked #22 in the World by Hollywood Reporter, Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film has one of the nation's largest and most notable fine arts programs. With a vibrant and active faculty of industry professionals, the school prepares students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The school's mission is to nurture the next generation of collaborative, curious, and civically engaged artists, educators, and scholars.