Sunset Blvd. Character Breakdown
Strongly seeking actors of all ethnicities.
Rehearsals Begin: August, 2023
Opening: Four Performances September 22, *23, 24 *Two performances
Choir: Sunset Blvd. is presented in concert, but without a volunteer chorus.
This role has been cast.
Age: 20-30’s
Gender: Male
A handsome but just past his prime screenwriter whose career is in decline. His playboy looks and manners used to open every door but things have changed. He moves in with Norma Desmond all the while falling in love with young Betty Schaefer; an absolute charmer with a dark side, strong legit/pop voice to an A.
Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
Norma’s devoted butler protects her from the outside world, a dark and ominous presence in the mansion, he was Norma’s director and first husband, dramatic opera baritone.
Age: 21-30
Gender: Female
A beautiful young aspiring writer with spunk, teams up with Joe teams up on a script and they fall in love, ultimately Joe breaks her heart, legit/pop soprano.
Age: 25-30
Gender: Male
Joe’s friend, a generous, hardworking director’s assistant. Clean cut professional but fun. Betty’s fiancé.
Age: 60-69
Gender: Male
The iconic Hollywood film director who discovered Norma Desmond and made her a star, historic figure, baritone.
Age: 40-50
Gender: Male
A crass studio exec/film producer, also in the ensemble, baritone.
Age: 30-45
Gender: Male
A Beverly Hills men’s clothier, eager to please and a tad effete, also in the ensemble, tenor.
Age: 20-50’s
Gender: Male and Female
13 ensemble members of all vocal ranges, all must be strong solo singers, versatile actors and movers.
An actor may play multiple roles in this production.