Auditions will be held at Davis Musical Theatre Company
607 Pena Drive #10
Davis, CA, 95618
Callbacks: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm
Directed by Steve Isaacson
Musical direction by Kyle Jackson
Opens Friday, September 5, 2025
Plot Synopsis
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant take of the 1950 movie, that is both haunting and desperately sad Hollywood, 1949. Forgotten silent film-era star Norma Desmond longs to return to the silver screen. Holed away in her decaying mansion on Sunset Boulevard, Desmond lures handsome, struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis into her orbit, seeking someone to pen a movie that will fulfill her fantasy of a big-screen comeback. Norma grandly sweeps down the stairs to the waiting police, declaring, “And now, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up. Recommended for ages 13 & up
All Roles Open
Norma Desmond
Melodramatic diva, delusional, suicidal, believes that she is a star but is tragically, forgotten. Leading Lady
Joe Gillis
Man who is a focused writer questions his future after he begins working for a delusional diva. Stands his ground on what he believes in, sensible.
Max Von Mayerling
Butler, adding to Norma’s delusion, his life has revolved around her and he has made Norma believe she is still loved by many with fake fan mail. Loyal Gentleman, antagonist (because he leads Norma on)
Betty Schaefer
Determined to make Joe’s script for a new movie a hit. Is engaged to Artie but falls in love with Joe. Smart, young, beautiful, lively. Young Woman In Charge, also Ingenue type
Cecil B. DeMille
A director who shows sympathy for Norma. Kind, a man in charge. Teddy Bear but cannot do the hard thing and tell Norma that she is not going to get a movie. Successful, admired
Artie Green
Assistant director. Supporting character, engaged to Betty, friends with Joe. Ambitious Gentleman type
Mr. Sheldrake
Supporting Character. Featured role Boss Man type
Ensemble
Large Ensemble of either gender, singers dancers
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