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About the PlayIn her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished screenwriter Joe Gillis, on the run from debt collectors, stumbles into her reclusive domain.
Persuaded to work on Norma's "masterpiece," a film script that she believes will put her back in front of the cameras, Joe is seduced by her and her luxurious lifestyle.
Joe becomes entrapped in a claustrophobic existence until his love for another woman leads him to try and break free...with dramatic consequences.
Auditions will be held on February 8th at 7:00 PM, and call-backs/additonal auditions will be on February 15th at 7:00 PM.
Rehearsals
Mondays - Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
March 16th - April 30th
1714 28th St, Sacramento
Performances
May 1st - 17th
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
DDSO Stage, 5051 47th St, Sacramento
Characters
Max von Mayerling - Baritone, Norma's first husband and butler
Betty Schaefer - Mez. Sop., Bright, intellectual. Joe's love interest.
Artie Green - Tenor. Energetic, handsome, Betty's boyfriend.
Cecil B DeMille - Baritenor. The famous director.
Sheldrake - Comedic baritone. A producer.
Manfred - Comedic baritenor. Norma's dresser. Loves vicuna coats.
Ensemble - An eclectic group of hairdressers, movie executives, dancers, masseuses, doctors, and more.
NOTE: The roles of Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis are precast.
What to Prepare
Please bring a resume and a headshot, if you have them, and prepare 16 bars of a song. You can bring sheet music or a backing track that can be played from Bluetooth.
The audition will consist of singing, dancing, and cold readings.
Contact Jenny at Jenny. [email protected] with any questions.
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1714 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816-6920, United States
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