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RAGTIME: Musical Journey Portraying Societal Dynamics

Explore the themes, characters, and music of "RAGTIME" musical, based on E.L. Doctorow's novel. Follow the lives of diverse characters in New Rochelle and Harlem as they navigate societal status, political climates, and racial conflicts. The prologue sets the stage for a powerful story of hope, conflict, and change, enhanced by the contrasting music styles reflecting different cultural backgrounds. Witness the dreams and struggles of Father, Mother, Coalhouse Walker Jr., and Tateh as they seek a better life in a changing America. Experience the evolving societal dynamics through light and airy melodies, brass instruments, and poignant lyrics. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of "RAGTIME" and its exploration of race, identity, and progress in early 20th-century America.

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RAGTIME: Musical Journey Portraying Societal Dynamics

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  1. Final Presentation Danny Lee Inquiry in the Arts Ginny Francisco/Sally Rule-Gwinn Summer Session II 1999

  2. RAGTIMEThe Musical • Book by Terrence McNally • Music by Stephen Flaherty • Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens • Based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow

  3. The Prologue: Ragtime • Introduces Major Characters • Introduces Minor Characters • Introduces Societal Status • Introduces Political Climate

  4. The People of New Rochelle Father Mother Younger Brother Little Boy Grandfather

  5. About the Lyrics • perfect life • traditional values • “us and them”

  6. About the Music • light and airy • brass and woodwinds • little percussion

  7. The People of Harlem Coalhouse Walker, Jr. Sarah Booker T. Washington

  8. About the Lyrics • Ragtime is their music • dreaming of better times • racial conflict

  9. About the Music • more improvisational • piano, banjo, background vocals • more percussion

  10. The Immigrants Tateh Little Girl

  11. About the Lyrics looking for a better life

  12. About the Music • folk flavor/darker • strings and fiddle • brass changes

  13. By the End of The Prologue . . . . . .the stage is set

  14. About the Lyrics a collective a great America a push forward

  15. About the Music a collective a full orchestra a pull forward

  16. In the Classroom • Whites, Negroes, Immigrants • Political Issues • Social Culture

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