Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY
New York, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Updated Personnel.

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

Casting Director: Charlie Hano

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.

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.

SALARY

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

UNION

AEA