"Ragtime" Teen Audition for the Theater
Looking for boys and girls ages 16+ for "Ragtime" show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This production will be performed off-book with immersive staging and a 26-piece on-stage orchestra. Additional info: Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, February 8th, from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. All those called back will be notified following auditions on Monday evening, February 5th, and will be given a selection of material from the show to have prepared for the callback. Rehearsals will be primarily on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday evenings starting in April. Tech rehearsals with the orchestra will be from May 15th through May 17th. Performances will be Saturday, May 18th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 19th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Those auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of music from a musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. The director/music director may ask you to sing/read selections from the show at auditions. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
24 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. (Range: G2-A4)
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. (Range Bb2-F#4)
The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful, and open minded. (Range G3-F#5)
Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. (Range: A2-F4)
Washwoman. Sarah is a young African-American woman, beautiful and filled with a strong will to live, fueled by an innocent spirit. Falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. (Range: G#3-F#5)
Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgement on others. (Range: E4-D5)
Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings. (Range: B2-F#4)
Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. (Range: D3-Eb4)
Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. (Range: B3-D5)
Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. (Range: B3-D5)
Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor, and easily irritated by nearly everything. (Speaking Role – DOES sing with ensemble)
Inventor of the Ford Model T and wealthy American Businessman. (Range: Tenor)
The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.' (Range: E3-G4)
A Financier and Banker who helped in the creation of the Federal Reserve Bank. (Range: Baritone)
Tateh's daughter. A vulnerable child in a brand-new home, she has lost her mother and is guarded and shy. She clings to her father. (Range: C4-Bb4)
Featured soloist in “Till We Reach That Day.” (Range: Alto)
A volunteer Fire Chief in New Rochelle. (Range: Tenor)
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