The cast of Ragtime poses with an authentic Ford Model T to be used in the show.. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rehearsals are under way for “Ragtime,” the 2011 production of the Southland Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University. Forty-six cast members from 23 communities, mostly in Chicago’s Southland, were chosen following recent auditions.
“Ragtime” will be presented on Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, August 7 at 2 p.m. Performances will take place at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.
Tickets are on sale at the Center for Performing Arts box office. Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for students and can be purchased at the Center’s website at www.centertickers.net or by calling the box office at (708) 235-2222.
“Ragtime” is sponsored by the SouthtownStar, the Yonover family, and Sutton Ford.
Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information about SLATE, visit www.slatetheatre.org.
CAST LIST:
Principals
- Mother: Maria Barwegen, Kankakee
- Coalhouse: Randall Moore, Chicago
- Tateh: Tyler McMahon, Kankakee
- Sarah: Kelly Redmond, Crete
- Father: Nate Krug, Crete
- Younger Brother: Steve Greist, Indianapolis, IN
Supporting Roles
- Little Boy: Caroline Teitjens, Bourbonnais
- Little Girl: Hope Lang, Monee
- Evelyn Nesbit: Annie Litchfield, Chicago
- Houdini: Nick Narcisi, Homewood
- Henry Ford: Curt Lang, Monee
- J.P. Morgan: Eddie Brennan, New Lenox
- Emma Goldman: Heather Prince, Cedar Lake, IN
- Willie Conklin: Omar Shammaa, Homewood
- Booker T. Washington: Jonathan Schaffer, Flossmoor
- Sarah’s Friend: Liane Williams, Chicago; Markiyla Moore, University Park
- Grandfather: Keith Rumbaugh, Park Forest
Ensemble
- Choreographer: Fidel Calderon, Palos Heights
- Dance Captain: Jessica Carpenter, Chicago
- Shelby Critchett, Alsip
- Megan Murray, Arlington Heights
- Lynette Henderson, Chicago
- Julie Matolo, Chicago
- Natassia Dunlap, Chicago Heights
- Nico Garcia, Chicago Heights
- Melina Navarette, Chicago Heights
- Jamel Williams, Chicago Heights
- Jenna Dodario, Crest Hill
- Melissa Harmon, Crete
- Catherine Bayles, Flossmoor
- Kyrie Courter, Flossmoor
- Christopher Kelley, Flossmoor
- Tyler Maxie, Hazel Crest
- Ashley Curry, Homewood
- Mary Anne Demas, Homewood
- Anthony Hudson, Homewood
- Anna Meehan, Homewood
- Josette Nordman, Homewood
- Teresa Cabrera, Joliet
- Kate Matthews, Lynwood
- Mandi Corrao, Mokena
- Joanna Vaickus, Oak Forest
- Julie Zielinski, Oak Forest
- Andrew Calderon, Palos Heights
- Demetri Greening, Park Forest
Creative and Technical Staff
- Director: J.R. Rose, Tinley Park
- Assistant Director: Grant Rios, Flossmoor
- Stage Manager/Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Ron Bowden, Hazel Crest
- Assistant Stage Manager: Stephanie Jones, Tinley Park
- Music Director: Kyle Severson, Joliet
- Scenic Designer: Kevin Wall, Homewood
- Costume Designer: Diana Principe, Crete
- Props and Decorations: Judie Felix, Frankfort
