Ragtime on Broadway Seeks 'Little Coalhouse' Through Virtual Open Call

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You do not need to be a member of Actors' Equity to submit.

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The Broadway production of Ragtime will host a virtual open call, accepting video submissions for the role of Little Coalhouse. You do not need to be a member of Actors' Equity to submit.

The character is Male, Black, 6–7 years old. 3’7” or smaller. Small, winning, innocent, pure, spunky, fearless. The heart of the show. Makes a brief cameo at the beginning and end of the show. Non-speaking role. Two actors alternate in the role. Must be New York local hire. For information on how to submit: tinyurl.com/LittleCoalhouse .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RAGTIME-on-Broadway-to-Hold-Virtual-Open-Call-for-Little-Coalhouse-20260617)._