![]() 4-6yo Black performer (walk on at end of show.) If you're interested in this role or if you know someone that would be interested, please email - Chris Rodriguez This role appears briefly at the end of the show and has no lines or songs. We are still casting for the role of Young Coalhouse Jr. Little Girl - Clara Sankey and Annabella Larez Little Boy - Lucas Howell and Reed Strawser This musical sweeps across the diversity of the American experience to create a stirring epic that captures the beats of the American experience: the marches, the cakewalks and - of course, the ragtime. Together, they discover the surprising interconnections of the human heart, the limitations of justice and the unsettling consequences when dreams are permanently deferred. Over the course of the show, the worlds of a wealthy white couple, a Jewish immigrant father and his motherless daughter, and an African American ragtime musician intertwine. Tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile “melting pot” of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime confronts the dialectic contradictions inherent in American reality: experiences of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair. Doctorow, Ragtime is a compelling epic capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Tickets are on sale now!īased on the novel by E.L. Experience Ragtime at the Wonder Theatre at Woodlawn Theatre. This resonating story takes place at the turn of the century in New York City and reveals storylines that are still relevant today. It’s our final mainstage production at the historic Woodlawn Theatre and we’re excited to bring you the unforgettable musical Ragtime to the stage beginning March 3rd. Feel free to email me if you'd like to get in touch for any reason.By Wonder Theatre (formerly Woodlawn Theatre) I hope that you, and other readers, find this advice helpful. This last point is particularly important. Additionally, I recommend practicing octave scales starting on C, being very careful to play them ***WITHOUT HAND AND WRIST TENSION***. In terms of technique, I recommend practicing your 4-note chords and scales, becoming especially familiar with the keys of C, G, F, D, Bb, A, and Eb Major (in order of increasing accidentals). The Peacherine Rag and Elite Syncopations are also relatively easy. ![]() Next, the easiest "full version" Joplin rag to learn, in my opinion, is "the Strenuous Life." You can easily find sheet music for it online. It consists of six simple exercises that will give you familiarity with Ragtime rhythms. ![]() Once you are comfortable with these rags (or if you are already an advanced pianist) you should learn the "School of Ragtime" by Scott Joplin. I encourage amateurs interested in learning Ragtime to try some simpler versions of the famous rags to learn the general "feel" of this style first:ġ) The Entertainer, arranged by James Bastien (Grade 2 lesson book)Ģ) The Maple Leaf Rag, arranged by Nancy & Randall Faber (Faber Piano Adventures, Level 4) However, once you get past this learning curve, you will find that you can learn new rags VERY quickly. In my experience, Joplin rags have a rather steep learning curve. Ragtime is an absolute joy to listen to, and it is equally fun to play. Just because I am not really moved by it. I still try to dabble in it but I never work myself up to really master any of the hard parts. When I was delved into the world of Joplin, I found out he has far more touching and more colorful pieces than the Entertainer, and I never got around finishing off Entertainer to the point I can play it half decently. ![]() The Entertainer for me is a boring piece (sorry) and when I first tried to learn it, I did it because I figure hey this is something popular why not try to learn it. if I don't like the melody as much or do not enjoy the song too much, I feel it can be more difficult to play or practice. the nice thing about The Favorite there can be so many different types of interpretations for the C and D parts. Peacherine is so distinct in all its four sections and so fun to play (especially the C section) and The Favorite is an odd one of the group, having (at least for me) a stranger melody than the other more Joplinesque melodies. I would say though, these four are far more entertaining to play (and to listen to) than the Entertainer (for lack of better words). Especially Syncopations having that nice syncopated ending which is difficult however very enjoyable to play. I've practiced all four of these to some degree and although the Chrysanthemum is the easiest perhaps, they all have a ton of tricky sections to them. I wouldn't go as far to say the four you mention are easier than Entertainer. ![]()
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