Showtunes Theatre Company is holding Sunset Boulevard Auditions!

About the project and the company

Showtunes Theatre Company will hold auditions for roles in Sunset Boulevard! These auditions are for adult principal/ensemble singers and actors age 18 or older. We are currently auditioning for all roles except Norma and Joe. 

Sunday, October 15th

Singing Appointments: 3-8pm

Monday, October 16th

Singing Appointments: 4-10pm

Auditions are by appointment only. If you would like to schedule an appointment please send an email to our Production Manager, Alex Robinson, at casting@showtunestheatre.org and include the following information:

• NAME
• UNION STATUS
• PREFERRED AUDITION DAY & TIME
• HEADSHOT AND RESUME

Please allow up to 3 business days for a reply.

Singing Call:

• Please bring a resume and a recent 8×10 headshot (headshots and resumes will not be returned).
• Sheet music in your correct key for two songs that demonstrate your vocal ability, acting ability, and stage presence.
  • Please prepare a musical theatre selection and then a contrasting musical theatre, Classical or Opera, comedic, or pop/rock song that shows off your range and acting ability.
  • Selections should be no longer than one verse and one chorus in length or 32 bars.
  • An accompanist will be provided.  Taped accompaniment or singing a cappella will not be permitted.
  • Be prepared with additional choices as you may be asked to sing another song.

Callbacks: 

• Sunset Boulevard Callbacks: October 22nd & 23rd

SHOWTUNES concert productions involve a short and intense rehearsal and performance timeframe, and strong singers/actors are required. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances.  

SHOWTUNES is based in Seattle, WA and casts locally. Showtunes looks to cast without boundaries that normal productions have. We encourage you to think outside your traditional casting type and make bold choices! 

Sunset Boulevard

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Book and Lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton

Based on the Billy Wilder film

Team: 

Director – Kelly Kitchens

Music Director – Nathan Young

Associate Director – Katy Tabb

Associate Music Director – Chris DiStefano

Stage Manager – Aaron Alonso

Rehearsals are January 17th-20th, 24th-27th, January 30 – February 2nd from 6-10pm, and February 3rd from 12-5pm 

Performances and on February 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th at The Cornish Playhouse. Saturday evening performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. 

• Possible extension on February 9th at 7:30pm and 10th at 2pm.*

 *These will be confirmed or released by the second week of rehearsal.

Plot:

The plot revolves around Norma Desmond, a faded star of the silent screen era, living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street. When young screenwriter Joe Gillis accidentally crosses her path, she sees in him an opportunity to make her return to the big screen, with romance and tragedy to follow.

Why this show:

Our biggest concert yet…This show has had several long runs on Broadway and the West-End but is rarely produced in other venues due to the large size of the show.  We are excited to bring this incredible show to life, in concert.  Joining the large cast of incredible actors will be a 25 person, on-stage orchestra.  Showtunes has the unique ability to do such a large show and realize the music with its original orchestrations.  

For more information about Showtunes, visit www.showtunestheatre.org.

Location of Audition

Seattle, WA

Audition requirements

Please bring a resume and a recent 8x10 headshot (headshots and resumes will not be returned). Sheet music in your correct key for two songs that demonstrate your vocal ability, acting ability and stage presence. Please prepare two contrasting musical theatre or pop/rock songs that show off your range and acting ability. Selections should be no longer than one verse and one chorus in length or 32 bars. An accompanist will be provided.  Taped accompaniment or singing a cappella will not be permitted. Be prepared with additional choices as you may be asked to sing another song.