SUNSET BOULEVARD Submission - Pioneer Theatre Company Auditions
Pioneer Theatre Company
LORT
SUNSET BOULEVARD – Photo / Resume Request
Pioneer Theatre Company (Salt Lake City, UT) LORT B; $750/week minimum
Artistic Director: Charles Morey
Director: Jack Going
Choreographer: Jayne Luke
Musical Director: Michael Rice
Casting: Rich Cole
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Book and Lyrics: Don Black and Christopher Hampton
1st rehearsal: 4/4/11. Runs: 4/29 – 5/14/11 (possible extension to 5/21/11)
NYC auditions will be held January 18 – 19, by appointment only.
Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these particular auditions.
For consideration, mail picture and resume to:
Rich Cole, Casting Director
648 Broadway--Suite 912
New York, NY 10012
re: SUNSET BLVD.(NAME OF ROLE) / AEA Self Submit
Submission is by mail only. Absolutely no emails, phone calls or office visits!
Be sure to put the title of the show and the role you're interested in on the front of the envelope.
Callbacks will be on January 21.
Seeking:
PRINCIPALS:
Norma Desmond:
Female, 50. Still beautiful. A great silent film star who's time in the spotlight has passed. Unable to face this, she's entered a fantasy world where she is still the queen of the screen. She's pampered, egotistical, temperamental, entitled. In short, a true diva. She's also very vulnerable and fragile. Requires a commanding actress of great presence and charisma with a strong belt, mix and beautiful soprano.
Joe Gillis:
Male, late 20s-early 30s; leading man with edge (not juvenile). Joe is a masculine, good-looking, street smart writer, who's down on his luck at the moment. He uses his sex appeal when necessary to get what he needs. The show is really his story. He needs to be charming and sympathetic with a strong lyric baritone to bari-tenor voice.
Max:
Male, late 50s-60s; Austrian. Serves as Norma's butler. He is actually a former film director who's ended up nurturing Norma and her illusions to help her survive. He has a quiet but commanding presence, ever watching in that European manner. Strong, lush bass baritone voice.
Betty Schaffer:
20s; female, an aspiring screen writer, now working as a reader for a producer. She's pretty, bright, and, unlike most, still idealistic about the business. She has a big heart and a good sense of humor. Soprano with an easy mix.
Cecil B. Demile:
60s, male; the famous director of Hollywood epics; commanding with most, compassionate towards Norma. Sings.
Artie:
Late 20s-early 30s, male; an assistant director; Joe's loyal best friend in Hollywood, a good guy. sings.
FEATURED ENSEMBLE:
Sheldrake:
50s; character guy; a studio executive-a mournful dyspeptic figure. Sings
Manfred:
Character guy 40s or so; the effusive owner of an exclusive men’s clothing shop. Sings.
