Venue: The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot
311 South Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631
Length: Approx. 2 hours and 30 mins (plus a 15 minute intermission)
Genre: Drama/Musical
Age Recommendation: 14 and up. Children under 8 will not be admitted to the theatre. All patrons must have a ticket. This production contains mature themes and language.
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Sweeney Todd
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler Director: Miguel Cardenas Musical Director: Jennifer Schniepp
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice.
Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up…and the carnage has only just begun!
Hugh Wheeler was a novelist, playwright and screen writer. He wrote more than thirty mystery novels under the pseudonyms Q. Patrick and Patrick Quentin, and four of his novels were transformed into films: Black Widow, Man in the Net, The Green-Eyed Monster and The Man with Two Wives. For films he wrote the screenplays for Travels with My Aunt, Something for Everyone, A Little Night Music, and Nijinsky. His plays include Big Fish, Little Fish (1961), Look: We’ve Come Through (1961) and We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1966, adapted from the Shirley Jackson novel), he co-authored with Joseph Stein the book for a new production of the 1919 musical Irene (1973), wrote the books for A Little Night Music (1973), a new production of Candide (1973), Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979, based on a version of the play by Christopher Bond), and Meet Me in St. Louis (adapted from the 1949 M-G-M musical), contributed additional material for the musical Pacific Overtures (1976), and wrote a new adaptation of the Kurt Weill opera Silverlake, which was directed by Harold Prince at the New York Opera. He received Tony and Drama Desk Awards for A Little Night Music, Candide and Sweeney Todd. Prior to his death in 1987 Mr. Wheeler was working on two new musicals, Bodo and Fu Manchu, and a new adaptation of The Merry Widow.
Miguel Cardenas (Director) is a Southern California based director, choreographer, educator, and every so often performer. He is currently the Director of Musical Theatre at The School of Arts and Enterprise in Pomona, CA. Miguel is committed to creating a much more safe, diverse, and inclusive culture. He is thrilled to be back directing at Phantom Projects after past seasons Little Shop of Horrors and …Charlie Brown. Other credits include: California premier of Ride the Cyclone (OCTG Nominated), Green Day’s American Idiot (OCTG Winner), Next to Normal (OCTG Winner), In the Heights, Rocky Horror, Guys and Dolls, and many more.
Jennifer Schniepp (Music Director) is a professional musician, raised in Bakersfield, California. She fell in love with music at a very young age and has been singing, playing piano, and handbells most of her life. Now Jenny is an accomplished music director and accompanist all over Southern California. If you have auditioned for any theatre in SoCal, it’s likely you have found Jenny smiling at you and ready to play for your audition, as that is the most favorite of her many, MANY jobs! Favorite shows she has worked on include Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Side Show, and Oklahoma! In her “spare time,” Jenny loves cooking, going to theme parks, traveling the world especially by cruise ship, seeing shows, and eating fancy food!
Kristin Serena (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be onboard with another adventure with Phantom Projects. She received her BS in Theatre Arts and Psychology from Bradley University, where she learned there’s no place she’d rather be than in a theatre with a headset. When she’s not stage managing, she can be found backstage assisting and coordinating on concerts for names like Danny Elfman and Seth MacFarlane, or building theatrical sets at AMDA. As of late, her stage management work includes Phantom Project’s very own Charlotte’s Web (2024), Mariachi Girl (2024), The Giver (2024), and Number the Stars (2023); as well as Towne Street Theatre’s 12th annual 10 Minute Play Festival (2023). She would like to thank her Phantom Phamily for yet another amazing experience, and a special thanks to Matthew, thank you for your unwavering support in this rollercoaster of a year.
Julianna Rossi (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to join Fleet Street’s finest with Sweeney Todd as one of the productions ASMs! Julianna starred has starred in Phantom Projects’ #TheSocialMediaPlay (2023/2024) as Kris and Vanessa. Julianna has worked as ASM during Phantom’s recent season of shows with Number the Stars (2023), The Giver (2024), and Mariachi Girl (2024). Julianna looks to pursue a career in theatre and thanks her grandfather and family for the inspiration to do so! Julianna hopes to continue working with the amazing Phantom Projects team!
Emma Imes (Assistant Stage Manager) is so excited to be working on Sweeney Todd! This is her 6th production with Phantom Projects and she loves working under Kristin and with Julianna. Some of her favorite roles on stage include Anne of Green Gables (Anne), We Will Rock You (Scaramouche), Amélie (Amélie), Madeline and the Gypsies (Madeline) and The Lion King Jr. (Zazu). She hopes you enjoy the sho
Zoe Wilber (Costume Designer) graduated from Chapman University in 2021 with a BFA in Theatre Performance. She is grateful for the opportunities to design for Phantom Projects Theatre productions since Fall 2022. She would like to thank her partner, Eddie, for all of his love and support. Thank you to Steve, and this incredible cast and production crew!
The Cast
Tucker Boyes (Sweeney Todd) is bloody thrilled to be finally playing this role that has long held him spellbound. Tucker has been lucky enough to perform in esteemed venues all around Southern California, such as the Chance Theater, the Brea Curtis, CCAE Theatricals, Performance Riverside, the Candlelight Pavilion, and even venues such as the world-famous Magic Castle and the Disneyland Resort. Regional credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame In Concert (Quasimodo), The Secret Garden (Archibald/Dr. Craven), Into the Woods (The Baker), Sunday in the Park with George (Franz/George u/s), Little Women (Professor Bhaer), Peter Pan (Mr. Darling/Hook), The Light in the Piazza (Roy Johnson) and much more. As ever, to Loralee and Charlie: my arm will never be complete without them.
Kaya Carr (Mrs. Lovett) is incredibly excited to be making her Phantom Projects debut with this fantastic show! She was born and raised in the Bay Area in Northern California and recently moved to Long Beach. Previous roles include Once on this Island (Asaka), In the Heights (Camila), and Rent (Joanne). She would like to thank her friends and family for continuing to support her through her musical journey. See you “down by the sea”!
Gavin Huffaker (Tobias) is excited to be making his Phantom Projects debut. Previously, Gavin has been seen in The Cherry Orchard (Yasha), Parade (Officer Ivey), A Chorus Line (Mike), Something Rotten (Nigel Bottom), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf). He has also appeared on screen in Malignant (2013) along with multiple upcoming on-screen projects and recently made his voice acting debut in Spider-man Loves Mary Jane as Mark Raxton/Molten Man. He would like to thank his acting coach Howard Fine and his voice coach Melissa Lyons-Caldretti, for their constant support and encouragement. Enjoy the show!
Sarah Meals (Adolfo Pirelli) is returning to Fleet Street for the fourth time excited to finally be playing something other than the Beggar Woman, and even more excited to be sharing the stage with her sister for the first time in over 25 years. She is no stranger to Southern California theatre, and was most recently seen in Mary Poppins at The Rose as Nanny Andrew, and in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 as Helsa. She has been in a variety of shows from Titanic (Alice Beane) and 42nd St. (Dorothy Brock) at the Candlelight Pavilion, to The Full Monty (Vicki Nichols) and Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman) at the Norris. You may have seen her in the ensemble at 3-D Theatricals in one of four shows she’s done there, or down in Escondido at the Welk in The Music Man where she “Pickalittled” her heart out. Other favorite roles include Rona in Spelling Bee, Princess Puffer in Mystery of Edwin Drood, Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, and Sara Jane Moore in Assassins. She has done three contracts with Disney Cruise Line where she played many of your favorite classic Disney characters, and a few of your favorite villains. Sarah dedicates this show, and all shows past and future, to her mama Meredith, her Far Away Prince, and her Jedi King.
Gabrielle Maldonado (Beggar Woman) is an accomplished and versatile musician, working as both a performer and music director in the Southern California musical theatre scene. Gabrielle has been involved in numerous successful productions which include American Idiot at the Chance Theater and TNH’s production of Beauty and the Beast where the cast received an NAACP award for their incredible display of diverse casting and its importance. She was also awarded twice by Broadway World 2023 for best Music Direction and best Orchestra for her work in Cypress College’s production of Carrie. Recently she showcased her talents as she took the role of Miss Honey and Casa, 0101’s production of Matilda and in Southgate’s production of Once. Gabrielle continues to make a significant impact in the musical theater world with her unwavering, dedication to empowering and supporting other artists while maintaining a love of performing.
Laura Gregory (Judge Turpin) is grateful to be here on Fleet Street with this incredible gaggle of humans, playing a role she never imagined she would embody. Previously, she captivated San Francisco audiences for a decade as “Mad Sal” at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, and additional favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in another incarnation of Sweeney, Earth Mother in Menopause the Musical, Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Solange in Follies, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, and both Luisa and Carla in Nine (but not at the same time.) This show is especially important to Laura as it marks the first time in over 25 years that she and her sister Sarah have been in a production together. Their mom hated Sweeney and hoped that neither sister would ever be cast in it again, so she’d never have to sit through it any more. (Because ew! It’s just so depressing!) Seems fitting that they are doing it together shortly after she departed to the Great Theater Beyond. Hopefully their Momma is watching Sound Of Music while her daughters are creeping around London. Beyond the stage, Laura loves Pilates, learning ukulele, playing flute, painting mediocre pictures, catching Pokémon, and trying unsuccessfully to thread a sewing machine.
Christopher Ray (Beadle) is thrilled to be making his debut with Phantom Projects. Favorite credits from Braver Players include: Javert in Les Misérables, Nicky in Avenue Q, Georg Spring Awakening, and more. They also love and are grateful for their family including his partner/unofficial but official husband very much.
Naya Ramsey-Clarke (Johanna) is thrilled to be making her post-grad debut with Phantom Projects Theatre on Fleet Street. She played the role of Johanna once before and is grateful for the diversity in the casting of this production that is allowing her to do so again. Most recently she played Rose Fenny in Dogfight at Cal State University Fullerton, where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. She enjoys playing princesses and mermaids for special events as well as writing original music when she is not auditioning. More at nayaramsey-clarke.wixsite.com/naya-ramsey-clarke
Diego Huerta-Gutierrez (Anthony) is so excited to play Anthony in his first show at Phantom Projects! Some of his past credits include Angel in Rent, Frank-n-Furter in Rocky Horror Show, and one of his absolute favorites, Claude in Hair. He would like to thank his mom, amazing girlfriend, and friends for always supporting him in pursuing his passion. Finally, thanks to the cast and creative team for making this such a fun experience. Enjoy the show!!
Andrew Landeros (Jonas Fogg) is an actor based in Chino Hills, CA. He graduated with a B.A. in Theatre from UCI. During the day he works with the company, California Weekly Explorer, bringing history to life through performance for elementary school students. He is excited to be returning to Phantom Projects for his second show, Sweeney Todd, though you might remember him recently as the role of Danny in Mariachi Girl. Other show credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Davey in Newsies, and Anxious in West Side Story. He’d like to give a special thanks to his family, friends, and mentors who have guided and supported him throughout his theatre journey. He is currently seeking representation. He hopes you enjoy your stay here in Fleet Street!
Angelica Roqué (Swing: Mrs. Lovett, Pirelli) is an LA native grateful for her first opportunity to work and perform here at the Depot. You can most often find her directing children’s theater, baking things that don’t include tonight’s surprise ingredient, and adding a third harmony to duets. Favorite roles include Paulette in Legally Blonde and the Narrator in Joseph… A multitude of thanks and love to James, her family, and friends that have become family.
Jake Burnett (Swing: Sweeney, Judge, Jonas) is grateful to be performing with Phantom Projects once again! Previous credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Phantom Projects), Ragtime (Chance Theater), and Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder (Southgate Productions). He has also sung with Pacific Chorale and works seasonally as a holiday caroler for Mixed Company and West Beat. He would like to thank the cast and crew of Sweeney Todd, as well as his family and friends for always supporting him and coming to his shows!
Mary O’Reilly (Swing: Johanna, Beggar Woman) is so excited to be a part of her first production at Phantom! She graduated in May 2023 from NYU Steinhardt with her Bachelors in Music/Classical Vocal Performance. Some of her favorite recent roles include Claire in Ordinary Days (NYU, Dir. Taylor Haven Holt), The Butterfly in Wonderland (NYU, Dir. Gabriel Barre), and Cupid in Orpheus and the Underworld (NYU). She is currently performing at the Disneyland Resort. She is so grateful for her family and friends who have supported her in her journey!
Micah Nicholson (Swing: Tobias, Anthony, Beadle) is very excited to be in this production! Micah is a 2024 graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a BFA in Musical Theater. While at Fullerton, he played Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret and Bobby in A Chorus Line. He’s excited to test out his shiny new degree with this production!
