RAGTIME - NYC EPA
New York City Center Inc. | New York, NY Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATEWednesday, July 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONTRACTSpecial Agreement
$2063 weekly minimum
SEEKINGEquity actors for roles in New York City Center Gala Production of RAGTIME (See breakdown).
All Equity Stage Managerial positions are filled.
PREPARATIONPlease prepare a brief musical theatre song in the style of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, showing range. Please bring sheet music for the piano accompanist provided. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together. If you are unable to attend the in person audition you may submit a video audition. See breakdown for details.
LOCATIONRipley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room - Studio 10D
PERSONNELBook: Terrence McNally
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Director: Lear deBessonet
Choreographer: Ellenore Scott
Music Director: James Moore
New York City Center VP & Producer of Musical Theater: Jenny Gersten
Casting: The Telsey Office/Craig Burns, Alex Cortinas
Expected to attend:
Casting Director: Craig Burns
Casting Director: Alex Cortinas
OTHER DATESRehearsals: October 15, 2024 — October 29, 2024
Performances: October 30, 2024 — November 10, 2024
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWNRAGTIME
Video submission Option:
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may submit a video audition. Please submit your headshot, resume and virtual EPA here:
https://forms.gle/GU4JTfBf4bjdZRdb9
Please self-tape a brief musical theatre song in the style of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, showing range. Please provide your own accompaniment. At the top of the video, please slate your name and height. Please make sure your videos are viewable without needing to request permission.
As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may sing an excerpt of “Always” by Irving Berlin in whichever vocal part suits your voice best. Sheet music, accompaniment track, and plunk tracks may be found at this link:
The deadline to submit is: Thursday, July 11, 2024.
SEEKING - THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:[LITTLE GIRL] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 7–10, Caucasian. 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 BOY] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 8–12, Caucasian. Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgment on others. E4—D5.
[EVELYN NESBIT] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 21–25, Caucasian. Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. B3—D5.
[HARRY HOUDINI] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 25–35. The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.' E3—G4.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST:
[COALHOUSE WALKER JR.] CAST. Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 25–35, Black. A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. G2—A4. WILL BE PLAYED BY JOSHUA HENRY.
[SARAH] CAST. Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20–25, Black. 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. G#3—F#5.
[MOTHER] CAST. Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 30–40, Caucasian. The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open-minded. G3—F#5. WILL BE PLAYED BY CAISSIE LEVY
[FATHER] CAST. Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 30–45, Caucasian. Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. A2—F4.
[YOUNGER BROTHER] CAST. Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20–25, Caucasian. Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings. B2—F#4.
[TATEH] CAST. Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 35–45, Caucasian. 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. Bb2—F#4. WILL BE PLAYED BY BRANDON URANOWITZ
[EMMA GOLDMAN] CAST. Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 35–45, Caucasian. Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. B3—D5.
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