Performers Needed for "Ragtime, the Musical" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Ragtime, the Musical" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: It was the music of something beginning… RAGTIME is a sweeping musical adaption of E.L. Doctorow’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and his beloved Sarah, Jewish immigrant Tateh and his little girl, and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother. All grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold on to it. Featuring a lush score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, a stirring book by Terrence McNally. RAGTIME weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events, creating a rich tapestry that blurs the line between personal struggle and national identity, making history feel both intimate and epic. Rate: CONTRACT SPT $784 weekly minimum (SPT 8) Plus - Health & Pension Additional info: Callbacks in Ventura: likely August 10 Rehearsals: September 29-October 18 Tech/dress: October 15-18 Final Dress: October 20 Afternoon rehearsals followed by evening Previews: October 21-23 Opening: October 24 Closing: November 15 Performances Wednesdays at 2pm & 7pm; Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm; Sundays at 2pm. Please prepare a brief song (no more than two minutes) in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key.
14 roles
A proud and talented pianist, confident and stubborn. Sophisticated with a romantic demeanor and a gentle heart. Should be able to move. Piano playing helpful but not essential. Vocal range: Baritone (AbG, with a sustained high F#)
A washwoman, filled with a strong will to live fueled by an innocent spirit, falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. Vocal range: Lyric Soprano with strong mix (G#3-F#5)
A compassionate and progressive woman from New Rochelle. She grows throughout the story, becoming independent and assertive. Vocal range: Lyric Soprano/Mezzo with strong mix (G3-E5)
A Jewish immigrant from Latvia, struggling to provide for his daughter. He is resourceful, passionate, and determined to build a better life. Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor (Bb2-F#4)
A traditional, somewhat rigid businessman from New Rochelle. He struggles to understand the changing world around him. Vocal range: Baritone (A2-F4)
Mother’s idealistic and passionate younger brother. He becomes radicalized and seeks to make a difference in the world. Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone with strong top range (B2-F#4)
A respected African American leader advocating for progress through education and hard work. Vocal range: Baritone (D3-Eb4)
A vaudeville performer and symbol of early 20th-century celebrity scandal. Vocal range: Soprano (B3-D5)
A fiery and outspoken political activist fighting for workers' rights. Vocal range: Alto (B3-D5)
A young woman who helps narrate Sarah’s story. Passionate, soulful. Vocal range: Soprano (D4-D5)
Irish-American fire chief who is racist and takes out his anger on Coalhouse. Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone.
An Arctic explorer, who crosses paths with Father when they accompany Admiral Robert Peary on his adventure. Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor.
The family’s Irish-born maid. Vocal range: Alto/Soprano.
Vocal range: Alto.
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