Time/Location
February 5th,
11:30am-1:30pm, by appointment
Mesa Arts Center,
1 E Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201
(please enter through
the back security entrance)
Date Rehearsals Begin:
03/08/2012
Dates of Show:
04/06/2012 - 04/22/2012
Audition Preparation
~ Headshot & Resume
required
~ 32 bars of an uptempo
song in the style of the show
~ 32 bars of a ballad song in the style of the show
Some people might be asked to sing from the score or read from the
script.
Those actors will have sufficient time at the audition to look over the
materials.
*Please bring sheet music in the same key being performed.
*An accompanist and CD
player will be provided.
To schedule your
appointment, please contact
Becky Martinez,
dramamomsr@cox.net, 480-861-9454
Character Synopsis
This is a
remount production so we are only casting for the following roles:
Mother
Caucasian, 25 – 35. Graceful and gracious on the surface, a product of
the American upper class. Inside, however, there is spirit, compassion,
intelligence and fierce independence; the Accidental Feminist. Has a
wonderful, playful relationship with her son while maintaining a proper
and
dutiful relationship with her husband. Voice: Beautiful soprano with a
strong belt.
Sarah (Understudy Only – will have 2 performances)
African American. Seeking actress 18+ to play 18 – 21. Lovely,
passionate, headstrong, yet innocent, and quite shy. Acts on her
emotions without thinking. When not on as Sarah, this actress will be in
the ensemble. Strong belt (to D) with a good mix.
Booker T Washington
35-55 yrs old. The dominant figure in the Black community of the United
States at the turn of the century.
Little Boy
Caucasian. Seeking actor age 9 – 13 to play age 10. Precocious,
intelligent, observant and curious, the Little Boy is constantly
learning about the world around him.
Houdini
20-40 yrs old. The famous magician who immigrated to America and made a
name for himself largely as an escape artist.
SUPPORTING/ENSEMBLE ROLES:
Men and Women of all ethnicities are strong encouraged to audition.
RAGTIME offers many people the opportunity to perform in a variety of
parts throughout the show. Some featured, supporting and ensemble roles
include: Willie Conklin, Harry K. Thaw, Houdini's mother, Brigit, people
of New Rochelle/Harlem/Immigrants, factory workers, demonstrators,
newsboys, reporters, and Coalhouse's Men.
Show Synopsis
Called by Time Magazine
"A triumph for the stage," this acclaimed musical
won both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical
and Best Score. RAGTIME is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-ofthe-
century America, but a relevant tale for today. Written by the
awardwinning
composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once
On This Island), noted playwright Terrence McNally, (Kiss of the Spider
Woman), and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, the musical
intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they
confront
history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and
prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.
Want to help out in
other ways?
We are currently
seeking an Assistant Stage Manager, and a Backstage Crew.
Contact us to be a part
of this fantastic production!
Cast of West Side Story
Director - Phillip
Fazio
Musical Director -
Debra Jo Davey
Sam Wilkes ~ Tony
Laura Pyper ~ Maria
Alyssa Chiarello ~ Anita
Logan Mitchell ~ Riff
Edgar Torrens ~ Bernardo
Nathan DeLaTorre ~ Chino
Jennifer Cafarella ~ Anybodys
Curtis Wooley ~ Doc
Mark Openchowski ~ Detective Shrank
Mike Rolfe ~ Officer Krupke
Joe Navan ~ Glad Hand
Jets
Ashton Corey ~ Action
Shafer Baysinger ~ Diesel
Maxx Schau ~ A-rab
Dylan Pinion ~ Baby John
Ryan Carlson ~ Snowboy
Sharks
Rod Amez ~ Pepe
Chris Chavez ~ Indio
Robert Dominguez ~ Luis
Julian Pena ~ Anxious
Jet Girls
Rachel Duffesne ~ Velma
Rachel Morgan ~ Graziella
Meredith Hendricks ~ Clarice
Cameron Bennett ~ Minnie
Shark Girls
Brandi Bigley ~ Rosalia
Tina Khalil ~ Consuelo
Viva Valdez ~ Francisca
Sidne Phillips ~ Estella
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