Ragtime: The Musical
by Terrence McNally
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens
Current Season
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT A+
Audition Dates: May 20, 2025
- Craig Burns (Casting Dir.)
- Alex Cortinas (Assistant)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Holding room - Studio 312
Comments: 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.
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT A+
Audition Dates: May 21, 2025 — May 22, 2025
- Craig Burns (Casting Dir.)
- Alex Cortinas (Assistant)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Holding room - Studio 309
Comments: Please visit individual breakdown for specific instructions.
Original Audition Notice: Female Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Male Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Female Singers
Original Audition Notice: Male Singers
Prior Seasons
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B
Audition Dates: October 29, 2024
- Submit to: ********************@*****.***
- Paul Hardt (Casting Dir.)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Holding room - Studio 404
Comments: Please sing a short song in the style of the show/role you are auditioning for. Please bring sheet music in your key, no lead sheets. Also, bring one headshot and resume stapled together. If you are an actor who cannot attend the EPA, feel free to send your picture and resume and what show/role you are interested in plus a clip of your singing to (LINK 1).
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: November 16, 2024
- Michael Fling (Artistic Associate)
Audition Location:
Natalie Rehearsal Studio
21 Norwich Rd
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, please call (860) 873-0021, Tuesday through Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Original Audition Notice: EAST HADDAM, CT EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B
Audition Dates: December 2, 2024 — December 3, 2024
- Paul Hardt (Casting Dir.)
- Donna Lynn Hilton (Artistic Director)
- Michael Fling (Artistic Associate)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl; Holding room - Studio C
Comments: Please visit individual breakdown for specific instructions.
Original Audition Notice: Male Singers
Original Audition Notice: Female Singers
Original Audition Notice: Male Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Female Dancers
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. LORT
Audition Dates: May 28, 2024 — May 29, 2024
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-****
- Shuler Hensley (Artistic Director)
- Natalie Barrow DeLancey (Executive Director)
Audition Location:
City Springs Theatre Company Studios
8601 Dunwoody PL, STE 136
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please see link. Please prepare a short song selection in the style of show of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. Proof of membership is required when you arrive for your appointment. Also, please bring a hard copy of your headshot and resume stapled front to back.
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Audition Type: Open Call
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref LORT
Audition Dates: September 16, 2024 — September 17, 2024
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-****** | *************.******.***********************************************-***
- Natalie Barrow DeLancey (Executive Director)
- Nick Walker Jones (Artistic Associate)
Audition Location:
City Springs Theatre Company Studios
8601 Dunwoody Place
Ste 136
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please go to (LINK 1). Please prepare a short musical selection in the style of the show of your choice. If you don't have material of your own, you may use the MUSIC MAN material at (LINK 2).
Original Audition Notice: Monday, September 16, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Audition Type: Open Call
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref LORT
Audition Dates: September 17, 2024
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-****** | *************.******.***********************************************-***
- Natalie Barrow DeLancey (Executive Director)
- Nick Walker Jones (Artistic Associate)
Audition Location:
City Springs Theatre Company Studios
8601 Dunwoody Place
Ste 136
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please go to (LINK 1). Please come prepared to dance. If asked to stay and sing, please prepare a short musical selection in the style of the show of your choice. If you don't have material of your own, you may use the MUSIC MAN material at (LINK 2).
Original Audition Notice: Dancer OPEN CALL
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: July 10, 2024 — July 11, 2024
- Craig Burns (Casting Dir.)
- Alex Cortinas (Assistant)
Audition Location:
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th AVE
Holding room - Studio 10D
Comments: 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. If you are unable to attend the in person audition you may submit a video audition. See breakdown for details.
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: July 15, 2024
- Craig Burns (Casting Dir.)
- Alex Cortinas (Assistant)
Audition Location:
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th AVE
Holding room - Studio 10D
Comments: Please prepare 16-bars of a 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.
Original Audition Notice: Singers - Female Characters
Original Audition Notice: Singers - Male Characters
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: July 18, 2024
Audition Location:
Baryshnikov Arts Center
450 W 37th ST #501
Holding room - Studio 4B - Kaye Studio
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref COST
Audition Dates: November 15, 2023 — November 15, 2023
- Holly Buczek (Casting Dir.)
- Scott Wojcik (Owner)
- Gayle Seay (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare a short song in the style of or from the shows and/or a 1-minute monologue if you wish to be considered for the play. Bring an updated headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref COST
Audition Dates: November 16, 2023 — November 16, 2023
- Holly Buczek (Casting Dir.)
- Scott Wojcik (Owner)
- Gayle Seay (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare 16 bars in the style of one of the shows in the season. Have a second selection prepared in case you are asked for an additional selection. Bring an updated headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Female Singers
Original Audition Notice: Male Singers
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
Audition Dates: November 17, 2023 — November 17, 2023
- Holly Buczek (Casting Dir.)
- Scott Wojcik (Owner)
- Gayle Seay (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please be warmed up and prepared to dance at the beginning of the call. Women bring flat jazz shoes/sneakers plus have character heels with you just in case. Men bring character/jazz shoes or sneakers. Bring book of music in case you are asked to stay and sing. Bring an updated headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Dancers
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
Audition Dates: January 24, 2024 — January 26, 2024
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-********* | *********@*************.***
- Gayle Seay (Artistic Director)
- Andrew Kuhlman (Executive Producer)
Audition Location:
STAGES St. Louis Kent Center for Theatre Arts
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Comments: To set up an audition appointment please go to: (LINK 1). The sign-up page will go live on January 8th at 10am CT. They are not accepting video submissions at this time. For any audition related questions, please email (LINK 2)
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Friday, January 26, 2024
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
Audition Dates: January 27, 2024 — January 27, 2024
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-********* | *********@*************.***
- Gayle Seay (Artistic Director)
- Andrew Kuhlman (Executive Producer)
Audition Location:
STAGES St. Louis Kent Center for Theatre Arts
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Comments: To set up an audition appointment please go to: (LINK 1). The sign-up page will go live on January 8th at 10am CT. They are not accepting video submissions at this time. For any audition related questions, please email (LINK 2).
Original Audition Notice: MALE DANCERS
Original Audition Notice: FEMALE DANCERS
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT VIII
Audition Dates: March 30, 2024 — March 30, 2024
- Submit to: ************.******.*******************************************************************************
- Michael Cassara (Casting Dir. — Founder)
- Shirley Serotsky (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Hangar Theatre
801 Taughannock Blvd
Comments: Actors’ Equity members may make an appointment via this form: (LINK 1) IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY Equity members may make an appointment using our form, but non-Equity performers will be seen as time permits/we encourage non-Equity performers to attend. Please prepare: A brief song (of your choosing) and/or a 1-minute monologue. Please bring a picture/resume and sheet music for your song, if you are singing.
Original Audition Notice: Ithaca, NY EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 22, 2023 — March 22, 2023
- Angelica Miguel (Executive Assistant)
Audition Location:
Arena Stage
1101 6th St SW
Comments: There will be no advanced appointments. Equity members will be seen on first come, first serve basis. Sign-ups will begin at 9AM the morning of the audition. Please prepare 1 short song & 1 short monologue OR 2 contrasting short monologues. Auditions may not exceed 3 minutes total. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring two copies of your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: ARENA STAGE AND SIGNATURE THEATRE 2023-24 SEASON
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: URTA
Audition Dates: March 14, 2023 — March 14, 2023
- Submit to: *********@*********.*** | *****************.***
- Brian J. Marcum (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Sides for all roles can be found on our website under the AUDITIONS tab at (LINK 2) please prepare the appropriate sides or material of your choice that is appropriate to the role for which you are auditioning. If there are multiple sides offered for the role in which you are auditioning, please choose the sides that you feel will best serve you in your 3 minutes. Please remember to bring a headshot and resume stapled together!
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: January 19, 2023 — January 19, 2023
- Submit to: *********-**********
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Audition Location:
UC Davis Health Pavilion
1419 H St
Comments: Please phone Casting Coordinator, Joel Virgen, to reserve an advance appointment time at (LINK 1) between the hours of 10am-5pm, M-F.
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: January 25, 2023 — January 26, 2023
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
Comments: Please prepare a brief musical theatre song appropriate for the season. Singing material from the shows listed is acceptable and encouraged. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together and sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, January 25, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: January 30, 2023 — January 31, 2023
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare a brief musical theatre song appropriate for the season. Singing material from the shows listed is acceptable and encouraged. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: February 1, 2023 — February 1, 2023
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
Comments: Signups begin Jan 25, 8:45 am (EST). Please prepare a brief musical theatre song appropriate for the season. Singing material from the shows listed is acceptable and encouraged. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.
Original Audition Notice: NYC ECC SINGERS
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: February 6, 2023 — February 6, 2023
- Submit to: ****************.*******************************-******-******-******-***********-*****-***************-**
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
3rd Floor, Room 314, Room 312 for holding will be open at 9 am for warm-up.
Comments: To sign up for an appointment, please use (LINK 1). Sign up is February 1, 2023 by 12:00 PM ET.
Original Audition Notice: NYC ECC Female Identifying Dancers
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: February 7, 2023 — February 7, 2023
- Submit to: ****************.*******************************-******-******-****-***********-*****-***************-**
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Comments: To sign up for an appointment, please use (LINK 1). Deadline to sign up is February 2, 2023 by 12:00 PM ET.
Original Audition Notice: NYC ECC Male Identifying Dancers
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT V
- Submit to: *************.********************* | *******@********.***
- Submission Deadline: August 8, 2022
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please submit your headshot/resume and video submission link at (LINK 1). Videos can be submitted via a link to your Vimeo, YouTube, personal website or other online account you prefer through the form below. Videos should be viewable without requiring downloads. For additional questions, contact Sasha Dudock at (LINK 2).
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT & LOA ref LORT
Audition Dates: November 19, 2022 — November 20, 2022
- Submit to: ************************.****************.****************
Audition Location:
American Stage Company
163 3rd St N
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
- Submit to: *************@*****.***
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2022
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please submit (LINK 1) your headshot, resume and audition video in a VIEWABLE link (unlisted Youtube link, dropbox link, vimeo, etc.). We will not download videos as attachments or via wetransfer. In the subject line please type, "EPA/ECC RAGTIME -'Role'".
Original Audition Notice: PRINCIPAL
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS SINGER
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS DANCER
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
- Submit to: ****************.*********************
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2022
- Laura Braza (Artistic Producer)
- Jonathan Hetler (Casting Dir. — Artistic Producer)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please submit headshot, resume, and video submission via (LINK 1).
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT C
- Submit to: ************.******.*************************-*****************************************************
- Submission Deadline: February 8, 2022
- Scott Schwartz (Artistic Director)
- Will Pomerantz (Associate Artistic Director)
- John Sullivan (Associate Producer)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please submit via (LINK 1).
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
- Submit to: *************.*********************
- Submission Deadline: March 28, 2022
- Will Pomerantz (Associate Artistic Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Submit via (LINK 1).
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS SINGERS
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT C
- Submit to: *************.*********************
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2022
- Will Pomerantz (Associate Artistic Director)
Online/Video Submission
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B
- Submit to: ***@************.***
- Submission Deadline: March 31, 2022
- Jeffrey Lo (Casting Dir.)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Video submissions should include 1 monologue, a listing of your range, and any relevant musical theatre experience. To submit your audition, please email your video, a current headshot, and resume with the subject line RAGTIME. For videos, please use Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT VII
- Submit to: ********************.************
- Submission Deadline: July 11, 2021
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION IN BREAKDOWN. Visit website to fill out an audition request form. If making an online submission, be sure to fill out the form completely and accurately. You will only be able to submit once.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B & D
- Submit to: *******@****.***
- Submission Deadline: October 15, 2020
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Submit videos or links (w/PDF of headshot & resume) via email. For singers - Shakespeare verse monologue & brief song that shows your vocal range; for non-singers - Shakespeare verse monologue and contrasting contemporary monologue. Please state your name and what pieces you will be doing at the top of your video. Videos should not be longer than 3 minutes total.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 21, 2020 — March 22, 2020
Audition Location:
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central AVE
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 23, 2020
Audition Location:
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central AVE
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: COST
- Submit to: *******@*************.***
- Submission Deadline: May 6, 2020
- Jim Corti (Artistic Director)
- Trent Stork (Casting Dir. — Artistic Producer)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please submit a video along with your headshot/resume via YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox to casting@paramountarts.com. The video should include two one-minute cuts of songs- one legit and one contemporary musical theatre. Please include which shows you are interested in and available for.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B & D
Audition Dates: March 2, 2020
- Bob Cline (Casting Dir.)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios
519 Eighth AVE, 12th FL
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT
- Submit to: ********************.************ | ***-***-****
- Submission Deadline: April 13, 2020
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Submit via link on website. You must fill out a form and upload your links there. Email erica@nashvillerep.org with questions. See website for detailed submission requirements and instructions.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: COST
Audition Dates: February 2, 2020 — February 4, 2020
- Submit to: *********@***********.***
Audition Location:
Moonlight Ampitheatre
1250 Vale Terrace DR
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT C
Audition Dates: March 2, 2020 — March 6, 2020
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios
500 Eighth AVE, 3rd FL
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 5, 2020
- Will Pomerantz (Associate Artistic Director)
- John Sullivan (Associate Producer)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th ST, 16th FL
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 7, 2020
- Will Pomerantz (Associate Artistic Director)
- John Sullivan (Associate Producer)
Audition Location:
Bay Street Theater
1 Bay ST
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: COST
- Submit to: ****@***********.***
- Submission Deadline: February 20, 2020
- Franklin Trapp (Producing Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Comments: Seeking local actors. Must live within 50 miles of the playhouse. Submit via email.
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: COST
Audition Dates: February 27, 2020 — February 28, 2020
- Franklin Trapp (Producing Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th ST, 16th FL
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: COST
Audition Dates: February 29, 2020
- Franklin Trapp (Producing Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
The Growing Studio
344 W 38th ST, 4th FL
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: Guest Artist II
Audition Dates: February 2, 2020
- Submit to: ***********@***************.***
- Francine Thomas Reynolds (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Comments: Submit via email ASAP. Put character you are auditioning for in the subject line. Indicate if you are available to audition on Sunday, February 2, 2020.