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"Ragtime" Production Looking for Singers

Wilmette, IL, United States
ID: 252622Exp: 1/12/2024
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The company is holding auditions for "Ragtime" Show and looking for singers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The stories of three American families intertwine against the backdrop of a towering slate of historical figures. Together, through a dazzling array of musical styles from the era, they weave a stunning tapestry that reveals both the prejudice and promise of the American experience. Rate: Some roles are paid. Additional info: Performances: April 6 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, April 7 at 2:00pm Tech Rehearsals: April 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, in the evenings. Rehearsals: The month of *March. 3-4 days per week (M-Th evenings, Sat morning or afternoon TBD); Rehearsal schedule will vary based on role. Please apply if interested.

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20 roles

People of New Rochelle and HarlemBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Immigrants to AmericaBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Henry FordMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

JP MorganBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Admiral PearyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Matthew HensonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

JudgeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

COALHOUSE WALKER, JRMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A proud and talented pianist, confident and stubborn. A sophisticated Black man with a romantic demeanor and a gentle heart. Vocal Range: G2-A4. *Stipend provided.

SARAHFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

Naive yet headstrong woman who will fight to make her and her family's life better; fueled by an innocent spirit. Vocal Range: G#3-F#5. *Stipend provided.

MOTHERFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman who is intelligent, compassionate, optimistic, and open minded. Vocal Range: G3-F#5. *Stipend provided

FATHERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. Vocal Range: A2-F4. *Stipend provided.

TATEHMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

A Jewish, Latvian immigrant. He wears the trials and tribulations of his past on his sleeve, but remains optimistic that he will be successful. Full of genuine drive and heart. Vocal Range: Bb2-F#4. *Stipend provided.

YOUNGER BROTHERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother's younger brother. A passionate anarchist, he is intense, obsessive, and high strung. Vocal Range: B2-F#4. *Stipend provided.

EMMA GOLDMANFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Russian born radical social activist and anarchist. A leader and a fearless advocate for the oppressed. Vocal Range: B3-D5. *Stipend provided.

GRANDFATHERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother's conservative father who is a retired professor. Gruff, outspoken, and irritated by nearly everything that surrounds him. May also play other roles.

EVELYN NESBITFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Beautiful vaudevillian performer, the Marylin Monroe of her time. Famous for the murder of her high-profile lover by her rich husband. Dance experience preferred. May also play other roles. Vocal Range: B3-D5. *Stipend provided.

HARRY HOUDINIMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The famous magician and Hungarian immigrant who embodies the 'American dream'. May also play other roles. Vocal Range: E3-G4. *Stipend provided.

BOOKER T. WASHINGTONMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. May also play other roles. Vocal Range: D3-Eb4

WILLIE CONKLINMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A racist Irish-American; fire chief of the New Rochelle Fire Department. May also play other roles. Vocal Range: D4-F5

SARAH'S FRIENDMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Passionate, soulful, sings the gospel number for Sarah's funeral. Powerhouse vocalist. May also play other roles. Vocal Range: D3-D5