RAGTIME Equity Principal Actors - Lincoln Center Theater Auditions

RAGTIME - NYC EPA

Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$2020 weekly minimum (LORT A+)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in RAGTIME (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please 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.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Holding room - Studio 312

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Lear deBessonet
Book: Terrence McNally
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Director: Lear deBessonet
Choreographer: Ellenore Scott
Music Director: James Moore
Casting: The Telsey Office/Craig Burns; Alex Cortinas

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Casting Director: Craig Burns
Casting Director: Alex Cortinas

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: August 21, 2025
Previews: September 26, 2025
Opening: October 16, 2025
Scheduled Closing: January 4, 2026

OTHER

Venue: Vivian Beaumont Theater
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

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.

BREAKDOWN

RAGTIME

SEEKING:

• [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), 20s, Caucasian. Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. B3 — D5.

THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST:

• [COALHOUSE WALKER JR.] CAST – JOSHUA HENRY. 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.
• [MOTHER] CAST – CAISSIE LEVY. 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.
• [TATEH] CAST – BRANDON URANOWITZ. Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 35–45, Caucasian. An 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.
• [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.
• [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.
• [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.
• [BOOKER T. WASHINGTON] CAST. Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 45–55, Black. Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. D3 — Eb4.
• [HARRY HOUDINI] CAST. 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.