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May 2 - 5, 2024

Ragtime

Musical | Frauenthal Theater

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Ragtime
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Based on the Novel by EL Doctorow
 
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion, and 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 America.
 
AUDITIONS: Mon. and Tues. Feb 19 & 20 starting at 7 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early for a photo and to fill out the Audition Forms.
 
SIGN-UP: Please, sign up for an audition slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../70A054EA5A729A1FF2...
*The dance portion of auditions is at 8:20-8:40 each night for everyone auditioning
 
CALLBACKS: Wed., Feb. 21, 2024, at 7 pm (If needed)
 
LOCATION: 3rd floor Hilt Building, Frauenthal Center, 427 W. Western Ave. Muskegon
 
SHOW RUN: Show run: May 2, 3, 4, 5, 2024
 
CURTAIN TIMES: Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM; Sun at 3 PM
 
REHEARSALS: Mon.—Thurs, 7-10: pm beginning Feb. 26, 2024
 
AUDITION PROCEDURES
The Director, Jason Paul Bertoia, will have everyone read from the script.
 
The Choreographer, Jana Warren, asks that all those auditioning to wear comfortable clothing and either dance shoes or shoes that tie as everyone will be asked to participate in the dance/movement segment. *The dance portion of auditions is at 8:20-8:40 each night for everyone auditioning
 
The Music Director, Philip David DeYoung, and Vocal Coach, Rory Closz, ask that all auditioning prepare 16 bars of a Broadway-style musical piece and provide piano sheet music for the accompanist. NO ACAPELLA or Self accompaniment!
 
 
CHARACTERS
*Ages are playable ages.
Coalhouse Walker Jr. - Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range top: A4; Vocal range bottom: G2 A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly.
 
Sarah - Gender: Female; Age: 20 to 25; Vocal range top: F#5; Vocal range bottom: G#3 Washwoman. Sarah is 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.
 
Mother - Gender: Female; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range top: F#5; Vocal range bottom: G3 The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful, and open-minded.
 
Father - Gender: Male; Age: 30 to 45; Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: A2 Mother's professionally successful husband. He fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. He enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist.
 
Younger Brother - Gender: Male; Age: 20 to 25; Vocal range top: F#4; Vocal range bottom: B2 Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings.
 
Little Boy - Gender: Male; Age: 8 to 12; Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: E4 Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgment on others.
 
Grandfather - Gender: Male; Age: 60 to 70 Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor, and easily irritated by nearly everything.
 
Tateh - Gender: Male; Age: 35 to 45; Vocal range top: F#4; Vocal range bottom: Bb2-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.
 
Little Girl - Gender: Female; Age: 7 to 10; Vocal range top: Bb4; Vocal range bottom: C4-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.
 
Booker T. Washington - Gender: Male; Age: 45 to 55; Vocal range top: Eb4; Vocal range bottom: D3-Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives.
 
Emma Goldman - Gender: Female; Age: 35 to 45; Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3-Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed.
 
Evelyn Nesbit - Gender: Female; Age: 18 to 21; Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3-Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage.
 
Harry Houdini - Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: E3-The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.'
 
Ensemble: Baseball Fans; Coalhouse Supporters; Firemen; Immigrants to America; New Rochelle Citizens; Reporters; and Vacationers. Played by Black actors: Coalhouse's Lawyer, Harlem Citizens, Henson

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T-F 11:00am - 5:00pm
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday Performances are at 7:30 PM, Sunday Matinee times are at 3:00 PM.

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