"Ragtime" Show Seeking Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Non-Equity auditions for the "Ragtime" show, seeking actors. See more details below. About the project: At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-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. Rate: No pay. This is a community production. Additional info: Invitation-Only Callbacks: Thursday, May 28th & Friday, May 29th from 5:00-10:00pm Rehearsals: Monday-Thursday from 5:00-9:00pm, beginning June 1st. (Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal.) Anticipated Additional Weekend & Tech Rehearsals: Saturday, August 15th from 10:00-3:00pm Sunday, August 16th from 2:30-7:30pm Tech: Saturday, August 22nd from 10:00am-10:00pm Tech: Sunday, August 23rd from 10:00am-10:00pm Dress: Tuesday, August 25th from 5:00-10:00pm Dress: Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00-10:00pm Performances: Thursday, August 27th at 7:30pm Friday, August 28th at 7:30pm Saturday, August 29th at 3:00pm Sunday, August 30th at 3:00pm Material To Prepare: For all auditionees: Please prepare a 16-bar cut of a song in the style of the show. If interested, send video submissions: Please slate, including your name, your piece, and your availability for in person callbacks. Include a PDF document with your headshot and resume labeled as "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME Resume". All video submissions should be sent as an unlisted Youtube link, and will be accepted ONLY via email.
16 roles
A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. Vocal Range: G2-A4
Washwoman. Sarah is a young Black woman, 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: G3-F5
The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open minded. Vocal Range: G3-E5
Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. Vocal Range: A3-F5
Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced by Goldman's teachings. Vocal Range: B3-F5
Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor, and easily irritated by nearly everything.
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. Vocal Range: A3-F5
Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. Vocal Range: D3-Eb4
Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. Vocal Range: B3-D5
The beautiful Broadway performer, famous for the murder of her high profile lover by her rich husband. Vocal Range: B3-D5
An American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company. Vocal Range: D4-F5
The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.' Vocal Range: C4-G5
The rich, famous financier
A friend of Sarah's who attends her funeral Vocal Range: D3-D5
A racist volunteer fireman who destroys Coalhouse's car Vocal Range: D4-F5
Baseball Fans, Coalhouse Supporters, Firemen, Immigrants to America, New Rochelle Citizens, Reporters, Vacationers, Coalhouse's Laywer*, Harlem Citizens*, Henson,* Coalhouse Walker III** *Specifically seeking Black actors for these roles
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