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Seeking Teens for "Ragtime" Musical

Wilmington, DE, United States
ID: 585805Exp: 6/9/2025
Description:

Kids aged 7-12 years old are welcome to audition for the "Ragtime" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It’s the dawn of the 20th century in New York and everything is possible. Three uniquely American tales are woven together and united by their shared 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 the “land of opportunity.” Nominated for an astounding 13 Tonys and written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and noted playwright Terrence McNally, RAGTIME is based on E.L. Doctorow’s distinguished novel of the same name. Production is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Additional info: For auditions, please prepare 16 – 32 bars in the style of the show. Songs from the show are acceptable. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide clearly marked sheet music. No recorded tracks, please. Readings will be provided. Please come with a headshot and resume stapled together. Rehearsals begin on or around Tuesday, July 22, and are through Friday, September 12, 2025. The show runs September 13 – October 26, 2025. Runs September 13 to October 26, 2025. When applying, please email pictures and resumes and indicate your preference for either, June 9th 6:00 – 10:00 pm or Tuesday, June 10th 6:00 – 10:00 time slot)

2 roles

Little GirlFemale7-10 y.o.All ethnicities

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. C4—Bb4.

Little BoyMale8-12 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mother and Father’s son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgment on others. E4—D5.