I feel truly lucky to have been a part of this show. It is by all means and measures the largest production I have ever been part of. I also felt honored to work with and perform alongside so many talented people. Each time I walked into Reynolds, I would take an extra minute to […]
Although I had read the text, libretto, and seen Ragtime rehearsal previous to the production opening, I was not offended by the usage of the term”nigger” until I saw the production live. After the show, I found myself wondering why I had such a visceral reaction to Michael Oliver’s portrayal of Willie Conklin. Despite having some historical […]
Hello All, Strike is finished! With a weary heart and body, those of us remaining crept out of Reynolds in a cloud of saw dust, debris in our hair, emotionally drained by the entire process that had finally concluded. The only facial expressions glimmering through the grime were foolish grins dreaming of the showers that […]
As we’ve learned in rehearsal, there’s a lot to tackle in Ragtime’s multi-part numbers. I thought it might be helpful to give you all some portraits of the various groups and sub-groups introduced in the Opening: incoming Immigrants from multiple countries, New Rochelle residents, Harlem and its residents (though I will admit that Harlem photography […]
I have been working on Ragtime for several weeks now. The set-building in the workshop is going well. A couple of weeks ago we were building, sanding, and painting many, many I-beams that will support the upper platform of the Ragtime set. We also began working on Coalhouse’s car, which is looking great now. The photo above […]
In last night’s lecture, Professor Dickinson talked about ideals of appearance and behavior that exemplified the Victorian “cult of true womanhood” or “cult of domesticity.” This externally constructed standard, sometimes overtly articulated or subtly implied by religious teachings, public speeches, newspaper stories and the exploding field of marketing and advertisements, held sway over the lives […]
I am a current freshman. I have not previously worked on any Theatre Studies shows, although I have been on PC for the last two Hoof ‘n’ Horn shows, Company and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. I was assistant technical director for Company and co-technical director for Drood. I am rather eager to get a taste […]
Oh Ragtime. What a wonderful combination of music, history, and culture. The events that happened in America around the turn of the century was truly “an era exploding, a century spinning”. I can’t wait to be a part of the retelling of the stories of that time. This will be my last Duke show since […]
At the first official Ragtime class/rehearsal, we simply read through Act 1 and digested some addition information about the production, but I’m already excited beyond belief to be a part of this fantastic endeavor! Going beyond the traditional song and dance, Ragtime truly tells a story, combining history with intrigue, love, loss, and, of course, […]
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