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<em><strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">CASSIDY THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ITS </span></strong></em>
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<em><strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">SEASON OPENING PRODUCTION OF... </span></strong></em>
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<span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">"RAGTIME"</span></strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a Book by Terrence McNally. </span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">It is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by E.L. Doctorow</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Directed by <strong>MARC C. HOWARD</strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Music Direction by <strong>JACK D. ROBERTS</strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Choreography by <strong>KIM MIHALIK</strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Produced by <strong>GEORGIA MUTTILLO</strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Stage Managed by <strong>JEN SINDYLA</strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Set in the early 20th century, Ragtime tells the story of three groups in the United States: African Americans, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; upper-class suburbanites, represented by Mother, the matriarch of a white upper-class family in New Rochelle, New York; and Eastern European immigrants, represented by Tateh, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia. The show also incorporates historical figures such as Harry Houdini, Evelyn Nesbit, Booker T. Washington, J. P. Morgan, Henry Ford, and Emma Goldman. Cassidy Theatre was the first community theatre in the United States to produce "Ragtime" in 2003.</span>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">AUDITIONS:</span></strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:00 - 5:00 pm</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:00 - 10:00 pm</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">* To sign up for an audition slot, please click the link below. <strong>If you are unable to attend auditions, please email the director, Marc Howard at</strong> <a href="mailto:marc.c.howard@gmail.com">marc.c.howard@gmail.com</a></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080549AFAC2CAAF58-45691842-ragtime%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Lq86-GkRhp3ckKeq16JKDkByxJMFWMpFdGUkn4iXXDoW85EwW9vsIkks%23%2F&h=AT0csSsRIb4fOayQIBJqXwzAvIm6oIzjwUGVACpVXNiKL6TVO3S-QC0T3AZtYutPn3j8DG0-k6m9uDmx4vRpn-aqAjbX3EDfL4JkKmpTwbk5tSKZhIZ-oB0BaBkYLZzQYyt0&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0osFXBY5gV_sB8uJzH_N4Kn5Y-h0ADiwNjDMsV6AF1bSykWcSeOo9KFbWq6XnMvUkpG-wdWp255zDeS8T5noG_4rwN8gfiAz2My7NINkSYnChg_yei0rPJyGkuGW5XbU-FssABcOqbHswBSnAvdl7cmoLK3ngAWa3MDow9vxWElqb_tCvhSOBYuqwq2DNBICGd30BK76sYqbiAROcHQsc">https://www.signupgenius.com/.../5080549AFAC2CAAF58...</a></span>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">PLEASE PREPARE:</span></strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Please bring your headshot and resume with you (if able) and arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of your audition to complete the Audition Application.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Prepare 32 bars of music preferably not from the show. An accompanist is provided.</span>
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<em><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">*There may be cold readings from the script.*</span></em>
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<strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">CALLBACKS: Sat Nov 18, 2023 at 2:00pm</span></strong>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Performances:</strong></span> Feb 9 - 25, 2024</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">The Cassidy Theater is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors cast are strictly volunteers. No AEA Contract(s) available.</span>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">CHARACTERS</span></strong></span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Coalhouse</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: G2, A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Sarah</strong> - Gender: Female, Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: G3, 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.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Mother</strong> - Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3, The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful, and open minded.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Father</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: A3, Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Younger Brother</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: B3, Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Little Boy</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 8 to 12, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: E4, Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgement on others.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Grandfather</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 50 to 65, Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor, and easily irritated by nearly everything.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Tateh</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: A3, A Latvian 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.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Little Girl</strong> - Gender: Female, Age: 7 to 10, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: C4, 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.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Booker T. Washington</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 55, Vocal range top: Eb4, Vocal range bottom: D3, Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Emma Goldman</strong> - Gender: Female, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: B3, Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Evelyn Nesbit</strong> - Gender: Female, Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: B3, The beautiful vaudeville performer, famous for the murder of her high-profile lover by her rich husband.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Henry Ford</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 35 to 45, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: D4, An American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Harry Houdini - Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: C4, The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.'</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>J.P. Morgan</strong> – Gender: Male, Age: 60 to 65, The rich, famous financier.</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Sarah's Friend</strong> - Gender: Female, Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: D3, A friend of Sarah's who attends her funeral</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Willie Conklin</strong> - Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 40, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: D4, A racist volunteer firefighter who destroys Coalhouse's car</span>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><strong>Ensemble</strong> - Baseball Fans; Coalhouse Supporters; Firemen; Immigrants To America; New Rochelle Citizens; Reporters; Vacationers. Played by Black actors: Coalhouse's Lawyer, Harlem Citizens, Henson</span>
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