Sweeney Todd's Sweeney Todd

Throughout the play the backdrop of the town is always shown until the barbershop is finally in business. Sweeney Todd is getting business and everything seems fine but the audience knows danger is coming. This part of the plays keeps the audience on their toes, the “what happens next” effect, because we know that he is using the business to kill people we just don’t know who will be his first victim. Danny arrives to the barbershop and the scene is dark. The only light present is spotlight shining on the shop. Its dark and scary the music began to get louder. Sweeney Todd has now begun his master plan. These scenes that include customers getting a “haircut” are very intense. Sweeney Todd’s speak ability achieves its purpose by setting the