[catlike-tread]

Sorry, had to get your attention. I'm pressed for time. Hi, I have Ragtime auditions in a week and I'm trying to figure some things out about the vocal ranges. I think my best shots are Tateh, Harry Houdini, and Father but different sites have listed different ranges. Some say Father is a tenor and Tateh is a baritone, but others switch it. I'm a baritone and my highest note is an F (sorry, I don't know if you call it an F above the bar or something, but it's the note on the highest line) so this is important to know. Thanks a lot for the help.

[norayouadora]

I like your title.

I'd say that father is a baritone and Tateh is more of a tenor--I believe he only goes up to a g or a g-flat, though, so you still might be able to get that part. Good luck!

[Pasty]

Almost positive that the top note for Father is an F. Harry Houdini and Tateh is G. Also little brother is a G. Don't quote me, but I'm pretty sure.

[catlike-tread]

Thank you, do you also happen to know where in the music they hit their highest notes? Or at least what songs their highest notes are in. Thank's again.

[catlike-tread]

Never mind, already had the audition and call back and I am now mother's younger brother of all things! I was really surprised because I wasn't even called back for him, just Harry Houdini and Father. Oh well, thanks for your help everyone!

[norayouadora]

Ha, well congratulations on being cast. And you're welcome, though I didn't do much. Hope your show is lots of fun!

[TychoBrahe]

I will be auditioning soon. Is is possible to have a fat Tateh? Sort of like Zero's Tevya. I'd like to go out for him, but am not quite sure if I fit the bill, so to speak. Also, would Sondheim be okay for an audition piece? What about Gilbert and Sullivan? Any recommendations? Thank you very much.

[Alianora]

I seem to remember the Tatah in the version I saw being very Tevya-like. We're performing it at my school, and I had been wondering where we would find someone of that description, but I suppose he can be thin too.

[Pasty]

[catlike-tread]

In the movie and the original Broadway cast they had a thinner Tateh, but one of the final three guys that were up for the role at my school was a big guy and although he didn't get it, I personally thought he was the best. Someone on this sight has pictures from a version of Ragtime and they have a larger Tateh as well. All in all, weight isn't an important factor in the role of Tateh as long as you play the role well.

[catlike-tread]

also TychoBrahe, in response to your thoughts on auditions songs, I sang Anthem from "Chess" but I think a Sondheim song would be fine (I was considering using "All I Need is the Girl"). Not sure about Gilbert and Sullivan, but I've only heard the music to Pirates of Penzance. Hope that helps.

[TychoBrahe]

Yes, thank you, it is quite helpful. I had a feeling you were familiar with The Pirates of Penzance, Catlike-Tread. Distinctly hearing many fly's footfalls?

[catlike-tread]

lol, yes, I do love the show. I was actually listening to it when I read your message.

[TychoBrahe]

You have excellent taste.