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MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 2008 - JUNE 2009 - $10

FALL 2008 MUSICAL  " R A G T I M E "

ADULT AUDITIONS : TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th  7 PM half hour blocks as scheduled;

YOUTH AUDITIONS 5th THROUGH 8th grade Sept 2 and 4 from 6 PM to 7 PM 

AUDITIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN HALF HOUR BLOCKS AND WILL INVOLVE SINGING, MOVEMENT AND IMPROVISATION.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Contact NACShows@aol.com or call 315-524-8965 to get an audition time.  We will send you an information sheet and the audition song. Write a brief resume no more than one page in length focusing on your vocal and dance experience and training. Attach a recent head shot of yourself. Bring these to your audition appointment. (Walk ins will be welcome and will be assigned to an available time period.)

Sign in at the Choral Music Room at Wayne middle school, Route 350 South, Ontario Center.  Auditions will be held in the cafetorium and will be closed to people who are not auditioning.

Your audition will include a vocal range check, singing the selected song, improvisational role playing, and group movement/dance exercises.  

Show dates:  Friday and Saturday, November 21st and 22nd at 7 PM; Sunday, November 23rd at 2 PM

Rehearsals:  generally Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM with occasional Tuesday or special rehearsals

for information about "Ragtime" go to:  http://www.mtishows.com/show_home.asp?id=000228

 

Role Gender Type Notes
MOTHER  F LEAD 1 refined, sensibility, 2 octave range, represents New Rochelle society
BARON ASHKENAZY/ TATEH  M LEAD 1 transforms - penniless to success; bari-ten - immigrant
SARAH  F LEAD 2 strong mezz, represents "Negro" women
COALHOUSE  M LEAD 2 strong bari.-bass ; represents Negro ragtime singer
FATHER  M LEAD 2 "elete" tenor
LITTLE BOY (EDGAR) B LEAD 3 8-12, smallish, loud
LITTLE GIRL (Tateh's daughter) G LEAD 3 small, 8 - 12, loud, must be able to act
YOUNGER BROTHER  M LEAD 3 Character/strong facial and body language - some solo
EMMA GOLDMAN  F LEAD 4 brash, "belt", righteous
EVELYN NESBIT  F LEAD 4 "showgirl"
HOUDINI  M LEAD 4 flexible and able to contort body 
GRANDFATHER  M SUP 1 wheelchair bound - gruff
WILLIE CONKLIN  M SUP 1 White Irish Fireman (the trouble-maker)
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON  M SUP 2 two solos in songs - important lines (loud)
HENRY FORD  M SUP 2 loud speaking voice - no solo
J.P. MORGAN  M SUP 2 speak-sings
COALHOUSE'S GANG  M SUP 3 choral work - represent Negroes
FIREMEN  M SUP 3 Represent White Irish
CHORINES & SOB SISTERS  F SUP 4 must be able to sing and dance ;  showgirls and mourners
SARAH'S FRIENDS F SUP 4 spiritual style singers
Youth Coalhouse M bit child of 4-5
       
Role Gender Type Notes
Many of the following roles will double in other areas      
BRIGIT  F BIT Irish
CLERK  F BIT  
KATHLEEN  F BIT Irish
MRS. WHITSTEIN  F BIT  
WELFARE OFFICIAL  F BIT  
ADMIRAL PEARY  M BIT  
BARON'S ASSISTANT  M BIT  
BLACK LAWYER  M BIT  
CONDUCTOR  M BIT  
DOCTOR  M BIT  
HARRY K. THAW  M BIT  
HENSON  M BIT  
JUDGE  M BIT  
POLICEMAN  M BIT  
STANFORD WHITE  M BIT  
UMPIRE  M BIT  
WHITE ATTORNEY  M BIT  
WHITMAN  M BIT  
BAND MEMBERS  M/F BIT  
BUREAUCRATS  M/F BIT  
JURY FOREMAN  M/F BIT  
REPORTERS  M/F BIT  
IMMIGRANTS  M/F COMPANY INCLUDES YOUTH
MOURNERS  M/F COMPANY ADULTS
PEOPLE OF HARLEM  M/F COMPANY  
PEOPLE OF NEW ROCHELLE  M/F COMPANY MIXED
RALLYERS  M/F COMPANY ADULTS
VACATIONERS  M/F COMPANY MIXED

FOR MORE INFORMATION, WATCH LOCAL PAPERS OR CONTACT NACSHOWS@AOL.COM

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Last modified: 02/21/08