Seeking Performers for "Ragtime" Show

A proud and talented pianist. A man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly, but is shattered by a grim reality. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: Many songs Dialogue: A lot Dancing: Some If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of COALHOUSE in one of these scenes: "Coalhouse & Sarah” or "Coalhouse & Booker T. Washington."

The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful, and open-minded. Vocal Range: Soprano Singing: Many songs Dialogue: A lot Dancing: Not much If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MOTHER in the scene: "Little Boy & Mother.”

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 young daughter. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: A lot Dialogue: Quite a bit Dancing: Some If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of TATEH in one of these scenes: “Tateh & Emma” or “Tateh & Little Girl.”

Mother's professionally successful husband. He fancies himself an amateur explorer. Father is commanding and attractive. He enjoys being the family breadwinner and is a traditionalist. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: Some Dialogue: Quite a bit Dancing: Not much If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of FATHER in the scene: "Father & Younger Brother”

Mother’s younger brother, he is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. He is influenced greatly by the teachings of Emma Goldman and learns to champion the underdog. Vocal Range: Tenor Singing: Several songs Dialogue: Quite a bit Dancing: Not much If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of YOUNGER BROTHER in of these scenes: "Father & Younger Brother" or “Evelyn & Younger Brother.”

A young washwoman, Sarah is beautiful, filled with a strong will to live, and fueled by an innocent spirit. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Singing: Several songs Dialogue: Some Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of SARAH in the scene: "Coalhouse & Sarah"

A social activist, Goldman (a real historical figure) is originally from Russia and is a leader and fearless advocate for the oppressed. Vocal Range: Soprano Singing: Several songs Dialogue: Quite a bit Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of EMMA in the scene: "Tateh & Emma”

Mother and Father’s son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. He never passes judgment on others. (Please only audition for this role if you are between the ages of 10-13, and please send in a video audition rather than coming to the in-person auditions.) Vocal Range: Tenor Singing: A few songs Dialogue: Quite a bit Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of LITTLE BOY in the scene: "Little Boy & Mother"

A well-educated and famous orator and civil rights leader, he believes friendship and cooperation is essential to the success of Black people in America. Vocal Range: Bass Singing: A few songs Dialogue: Some Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of BOOKER T. WASHINGTON in the scene: "Coalhouse & Booker T. Washington"

Mother’s patrician father. He is a retired professor and is easily irritated by nearly everything. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: A few songs Dialogue: Some Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of FATHER in the scene: "Father & Younger Brother"

The beautiful Vaudeville performer, she is famous for the murder of her high profile lover by her rich husband. Vocal Range: Soprano Singing: Several songs (and will also be in the ensemble) Dialogue: Some Dancing: Should have dance ability If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of EVELYN in the scene: "Evelyn & Younger Brother”

The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the American Dream. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: Several songs (and will also be in the ensemble) Dialogue: Some Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of TATEH in the scene: "Tateh & Emma”

A racist volunteer fireman who destroys Coalhouse’s car. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: One song (will also be in the ensemble) Dialogue: Some Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of FATHER in the scene: "Father & Younger Brother”

A proud and loyal Black woman, this is a friend of Sarah’s who attends her funeral and later helps Mother take care of Sarah's baby. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Singing: Several songs (and will also be in the ensemble) Dialogue: None Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of SARAH in the scene: "Coalhouse & Sarah”

The rich, famous financier. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass Singing: One song (and will also be in the ensemble) Dialogue: Some Dancing: None If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of FATHER in the scene: "Father & Younger Brother”

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some

Ensemble: Singing: A lot Dancing: Some