"Ragtime" Play Looking For Teens
Seeking teens for "Ragtime" play. See the details below. About the project: "Go out and tell our story, let it echo far and wide..." Set at the turn of the 20th century, a time when everything was changing and anything felt possible, Ragtime weaves together three distinct stories that reflect the evolving landscape of America. Against the backdrop of New York City, families from different backgrounds, immigrants, Black Americans, and those born into privilege, search for opportunity, identity, and belonging in a rapidly shifting world. As their journeys unfold, they are confronted with the contradictions that continue to shape our nation: wealth and poverty, freedom and injustice, hope and hardship. With a sweeping, Tony Award-winning score that blends ragtime rhythms, lush ballads, and powerful anthems, Ragtime invites us to reflect on what it truly means to pursue the promise of America, and reminds us just how relevant that pursuit remains today. Additional info: Anyone auditioning must stay for the entire time. Callbacks are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The audition process involves group work in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You do not need a headshot or resume; no preparation is required. It is a group experience of theatre games, improvisation, characterization, and movement. Come as you are, in comfortable clothing, and be ready to engage with your peers. Decisions and notifications will be made by the end of the following week. Rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28. Rehearsal days will be Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (depending on conflicts). Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 12 pm to 8 pm (a four-hour range that may vary depending on conflicts) and Mondays through Wednesdays from 7 pm to 10 pm. Rehearsal times will vary. The stage manager will distribute a schedule by Thursday of every week. For more information, please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.
18 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.
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.
The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful, and open-minded.
Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner - a traditionalist.
Mother's brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings.
Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance..
Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor and is easily irritated by nearly everything.
Eastern European/Jewish/Latvian-American A Latvian immigrant. He wears the trials and tribulations of his past on his sleeve, yet remains optimistic that he will succeed. Full of genuine drive and heart. He lives for his little daughter.
Eastern European/Jewish/Latvian-American 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.
Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives.
Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed.
A beautiful vaudeville performer, famous for the murder of her high-profile lover by her rich husband.
An American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company.
The famous magician is originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.'
The rich, famous financier.
A friend of Sarah's who attends her funeral.
A racist volunteer fireman who destroys Coalhouse's car.
Baseball Fans; Coalhouse Supporters; Firemen; Immigrants To America; New Rochelle Citizens; Reporters; Vacationers.
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