From TOLEDO OPERA
Toledo Opera is holding auditions for small roles and chorus positions for the Broadway musical “Ragtime”, on Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
“Ragtime” by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens will be staged April 19 and 21 in the Valentine Theatre in Toledo.
Music rehearsals will begin February 25 and run weekly on Sundays.
Those interested should prepare two arias or Broadway songs, which show off voice and acting ability. In addition, those auditioning must bring a resume, headshot, and sheet music. A pianist will be provided.
Auditions will be held at Toledo Opera Offices, 425 Jefferson Ave., Suite 601. Toledo.
In addition to the 40-member chorus (SATB), Toledo Opera is also casting the role of Willie Conklin (tenor, bigoted Irish fireman).
Additionally, Toledo Opera is seeking performers for the following spoken roles: Stanford White (50-year-old Caucasian architect), Harry K. Thaw (31 year old Caucasian heir), First Officer Henson (20-40 year old black male), Admiral Peary (40-70 year old male), Coalhouse’s Followers (3) (20-40 year old black males), Baron’s Assistant (20-50 year old female), Bureaucrats (2) (20-50 year old white males), Black Lawyer, White Attorney, Clerk, Conductor (white male), Doctor (white male), Reporter, Kathleen (Irish servant), Policeman (white male), Newsboys (3), Fireman (20-40 year old white male), Welfare Official, Harlem Man (black male),
Harlem Woman (black female), D.A. Whitman (40-60 year old white male).
Staging rehearsals will begin on April 10 and typically run Monday through Friday in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoons/evenings.
For more information regarding auditions, visit: https://www.toledoopera.org/performances/auditions-2023-2024/. To schedule an audition, email James Norman at jnorman@toledopera.org.
