Actors Audition For Musical "Ragtime"
Looking for performers of a variety of ages for March 2024 production of "Ragtime". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: With a score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens and book by Terrance McNally, RAGTIME is set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-last-century New York. Three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair... and what it means to live in America. RAGTIME celebrates uniquely American music styles, from the ragtime styles of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley and the klezmer music of the Lower East Side, to bold brass band marches and delicate waltzes, up-tempo banjo tunes, period parlor songs, and expansive anthems. Additional info: People of all ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background, and body types are encouraged to audition. All auditionees are asked to prepare 32 bars of their best traditional musical theatre or classical music selection. Please bring your sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. If you have one available, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume. Please be prepared for a short dance call as well. CALLBACKS: Select performers will be asked to a callback session on Sunday, December 10th from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. REHEARSAL DATES: January 8th (or there abouts) to February 29 typically 3 weekday evenings and one weekend day. (they are hoping to lock in a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon/evening schedule based on cast availability.) More rehearsal days will be required as the production opening approaches. PERFORMANCES: • Friday March 1st @ 10:00AM (school show) and 7:30PM • Saturday March 2nd @ 7:30PM • Sunday March 3rd @ 2:00PM If you are interested, please apply.
21 roles
A proud and talented pianist. An individual who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. • Vocal range top: A4 • Vocal range bottom: G2
A washwoman, Sarah is a young Black individual, beautiful and filled with a strong will to live, fueled by an innocent spirit. Falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. • Vocal range top: F#5 • Vocal range bottom: G#3
The consummate ‘wife’ / ‘matriarch.’ A kind person with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open minded. • Vocal range top: F#5 • Vocal range bottom: G3 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian female actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Mother's professionally successful spouse. Fancies themself an amateur explorer, Father is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. • Vocal range top: F4 • Vocal range bottom: A2 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian male actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Mother's younger sibling. Younger Brother is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings. • Vocal range top: F#4 • Vocal range bottom: B2 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian male actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Mother's patrician father. Grandfather is a retired professor, and easily irritated by nearly everything. Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian male actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
A Latvian immigrant who wears the trials and tribulations of the past on their sleeve, but remains optimistic that they’ll become successful. Full of genuine drive and heart. Tateh lives for their child, Little Girl. • Vocal range top: F#4 • Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian male actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Brilliant Black social activist who is eloquent and articulate with no patience for Black Americans leading less-than-exemplary lives. • Vocal range top: Eb4 • Vocal range bottom: D3
Social activist. Originally from Russia, Emma is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. • Vocal range top: D5 • Vocal range bottom: B3 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian female actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of their lover, the entire world is their stage. • Vocal range top: D5 • Vocal range bottom: B3 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian female actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, Houdini stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.' • Vocal range top: G4 • Vocal range bottom: E3 Though this role traditionally calls for a Caucasian male actor, actors of all gender expressions, ethnicities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
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