Kids and Teens Singing Audition for "Ragtime" Play
Audition opportunity for teen singers for the play "Ragtime". Details are provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Non-profit community theater and all roles are non-paying. However, tips will be collected at performances and divided equally amongst the cast* Additional info: Performances August 2nd - 4th. Callbacks will be held on June 1st. Rehearsals begin around June 3rd Mon-Thurs 6:30 - 10 PM (children will be released earlier) Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal, and we WILL work around conflicts so long as they are stated in advance! For the auditions please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show (musical theatre). You may sing in the show if you wish! Please bring a hard copy of your resume and headshot (if you have them). There will be a movement call after you sing. When applying, please send your preferred date and time a headshot (or recent photo), and a resume.
26 roles
A young Black woman who falls in love with Coalhouse Walker after much resistance, she has a fiery heart and an innocent, kind soul. Extremely strong singer and actor. Soprano.
Mother and Father’s son. He is young, curious and kind. Represents childhood innocence and is welcoming to anyone. Strong actor. Alto or Tenor.
Tateh’s daughter- she is vulnerable and confused in her new home of America, making her shy. Strong actor with a good voice. Alto.
A wild, young and dreamy man who is looking for his meaning in life. He feels deeply and passionately and becomes emotionally involved quickly. He is the younger brother of mother. Strong actor and singer. Tenor.
The beautiful and enchanting vaudeville performer. She is bubbly, confident and flirty. Strong actor with a good voice who dances or moves very well. Mezzo.
An African-American woman who is Sarah's best friend. EXTREMELY STRONG singer with a gospel sound who is also a strong actor. Sings "Til We Reach That Day". Will be a part of the Harlem ensemble.
The fireman who destroys Coalhouse's car. An unapologetic racist. Role for a strong actor. May double as other roles and will double in the ensemble.
Young Black men who follow Coalhouse. Passionate and devoted to their leader. Featured with solo singing and speaking lines. Will also be a part of the Harlem Ensemble and may double with other roles. Strong singers, movers and actors.
A young maid in Father's house. Will double with other roles and will be a part of the ensemble. Featured speaking role.
Another young maid in Fathers house with a fiery temper. Will double with other roles and will be a part of the ensemble. Featured speaking role.
Coalhouse and Sarah's young son.
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