Toledo Opera to Hold Auditions for Choristers and Supporting Roles in Ragtime

Published Monday, July 24, 2023

Toledo Opera is holding auditions for small roles and chorus positions for the Broadway musical Ragtime (February - April 2024 commitment), on Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. 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 Opera is seeking the following singers:

Ragtime by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
April 19 & 21, 2024
Valentine Theatre
In addition to the forty (40) member chorus (SATB), Toledo Opera is seeking performers for the following supporting roles: Willie Conklin (tenor, bigoted Irish fireman). Music rehearsals will begin February 25 and run weekly on Sundays. 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, please email James Norman at jnorman@toledopera.org. For more information about the 2023-24 season, visit toledoopera.org. For media access, please contact Rachael Cammarn at rcammarn@toledoopera.org.