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"Ragtime" Musical Show Needs Singers

Wilmington, DE, United States
ID: 285599Exp: 6/10/2025
Description:

The company is seeking non-union, singer/dancer/actors for its upcoming production of "Ragtime" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: It’s the dawn of the 20th century in New York and everything is possible. Three uniquely American tales are woven together and united by their shared 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 the “land of opportunity.” Nominated for an astounding 13 Tonys and written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and noted playwright Terrence McNally, RAGTIME is based on E.L. Doctorow’s distinguished novel of the same name. Production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Rate: All roles are open and paid. Performers may also have the opportunity to work in the restaurant during the run of the show to supplement their income. Additional info: Show runs September 13 to October 26, 2025. Callbacks will be scheduled if needed. Rehearsals begin on or around Tuesday, July 22 and are through Friday, September 12, 2025. The show runs September 13 – October 26, 2025. For auditions, please prepare 16 – 32 bars in the style of the show. Songs from the show are acceptable. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide clearly marked sheet music. No recorded tracks please. Readings will be provided. Please come with headshot and resume stapled together.

21 roles

Coalhouse Walker Jr.Male25-35 y.o.African-American

A proud and talented pianist (actor’s ability to play not necessary). Man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. G2—A4.

SarahFemale20-25 y.o.African-American

Washwoman. Sarah is a young woman, beautiful and filled with a strong will to live, fueled by an innocent spirit. Falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. G#3—F#5.

MotherFemale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open-minded. G3—F#5.

FatherMale30-45 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. A2—F4.

TatehMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A 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. He lives for his little daughter. Bb2—F#4.

Younger BrotherMale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother’s younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman’s teachings. B2—F#4.

GrandfatherMale60-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother’s patrician father. He is a retired professor and easily irritated by nearly everything.

Booker T. WashingtonMale45-55 y.o.African-American

Brilliant social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. Eb4-D3

Emma GoldmanFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. B3—D5.

Evelyn NesbitFemale21-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. B3—D5.

Harry HoudiniMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the American Dream. E3—G4.

Baseball FansBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Coalhouse SupportersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

FiremenMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

New Rochelle CitizensBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ReportersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

VacationersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Coalhouse’s LawyerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Harlem CitizensBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Matthew HensonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities