Equity Actors for "Sunset Blvd." Show Audition
Equity actors required for 2027 season show "Sunset Blvd." - video submissions. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please find the information outlined below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Sunset Blvd. – Haunted by her memories and dreams, movie star Norma Desmond yearns to return to the big screen. A struggling screenwriter, who can’t sell his scripts to the Hollywood studios, may be her only hope, until their dangerous and captivating relationship leads to disaster. Drenched in champagne and cynicism, SUNSET BLVD. focuses the lens on the ambitions and frustrations of its characters and puts their intoxicating need for fame and adoration in stark close-up. Rate: $675 weekly minimum. Additional info: Theatre will view at least 150 video submissions from Equity members. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. 1st Rehearsal: February 22, 2027. Runs March 4 – 7 and 11 - 14, 2027, at 7:30, March 6, 7, 13, 14, 2027 at 2:00. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, video audition & your Equity status. Please prepare 32-bars of two contrasting songs and a short monologue in one YouTube link. Submissions that DO NOT follow the guidelines will not be accepted. Please do not apply, if you are not available for the callback scheduled on September 26th, 2026, in NYC.
5 roles
Mezzo (G3-Eb5). A legendary silent film star who refuses to believe her career is over. Glamorous, eccentric, vulnerable, commanding, and emotionally volatile. Requires exceptional dramatic acting skill and powerful vocal ability.
Tenor (A2-G4). A struggling Hollywood screenwriter. Intelligent, cynical, charming, and ultimately conflicted. Excellent stamina.
Baritone/Bass (C3-E4). Norma's devoted butler and former husband. Quiet, dignified, deeply loyal, and tragic.
Soprano/Mezzo (A3-E5). A talented young script reader with dreams of becoming a writer. Intelligent, optimistic, warm, and determined.
Various roles. Good singers and movers.