“Ragtime“ Musical Searching For Cast

A talented and famed pianist. Coalhouse is sentimental, passionate and romantic. He is a natural, charismatic, leader. He undergoes a significant hardship that turns him from idealistic and hopeful to bitter and cold. Extremely strong actor and singer. Baritone.

She takes great pleasure in the comforts of her life and enjoys caring for her family. Kind and accepting. Extremely strong actor and singer. Mezzo Soprano.

An immigrant who has come to America to seek a life for him and his daughter following the death of his wife. He wears his heart on his sleeve and believes in the American Dream. Extremely strong actor and singer. An everyman with charm. Tenor.

A young woman who falls in love with Coalhouse Walker after much resistance, she has a fiery heart and an innocent, kind soul. Extremely strong singer and actor. Soprano.

Mother’s rich and successful husband. Is somewhat stuffy and old-fashioned. Feels left behind by the changing times and the changes in his family but still tries to do the right thing. Strong singer. Baritone.

A wild, young and dreamy man who is looking for his meaning in life. He feels deeply and passionately and becomes emotionally involved quickly. He is the younger brother of mother. Strong actor and singer. Tenor.

The beautiful and enchanting vaudeville performer. She is bubbly, confident and flirty. Strong actor with a good voice who dances or moves very well. Mezzo.

Incredibly intelligent social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman, as a central leader of Black Americans he has no patience for them leading less than exemplary lives. Baritone. Will double in the ensemble.

The famous magician, a symbol of the “American Dream”- someone who travelled to the land of opportunity and was successful. Strong singer and actor with a big presence. Tenor.

Famous car manufacture, chipper and a great salesman. Good singer and actor with a fun presence. Baritenor.

A woman who is Sarah's best friend. EXTREMELY STRONG singer with a gospel sound who is also a strong actor. Sings "Til We Reach That Day". Will be a part of the Harlem ensemble.

Gruff and extremely conservative, Mother’s father is irritated by everything. A retired professor that now lives at home. Strong actor with great comedic timing.

One of the richest men in the country. Entitled and superior. Role for a strong actor and singer.

The fireman who destroys Coalhouse's car. An unapologetic racist. Role for a strong actor. May double as other roles and will double in the ensemble.

Young men who follow Coalhouse. Passionate and devoted to their leader. Featured with solo singing and speaking lines. Will also be a part of the Harlem Ensemble and may double with other roles. Strong singers, movers and actors.

A young maid in Father's house. Will double with other roles and will be a part of the ensemble. Featured speaking role.

Another young maid in Fathers house with a fiery temper. Will double with other roles and will be a part of the ensemble. Featured speaking role.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.

Ensemble: all physical types. All will have featured singing or speaking roles and be in the many ensemble sequences in this show, and will have plenty of stage time. Seeking strong actors and singers.