Ragtime (School Edition)

THIS TITLE IS LICENSED BY MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). Written by award-winning team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, plus Terrence McNally, based on E.L. Doctorow's novel. Ragtime won 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book, and Orchestrations, and Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Score. TIME Magazine calls it a stage triumph, and the International Herald Tribune hails it as the best musical in twenty years. Emotion, hope, and pageantry abound in this unique show. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Ragtime (School Edition) weaves together three unique American stories of a privileged housewife, an ambitious Jewish immigrant, and a talented musician from Harlem. Exploring timeless themes of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, and the American Dream, this powerful production captures the spirit of a changing country with courage, compassion, and hope. Ragtime School Edition has gained popularity among schools nationwide as a valuable teaching resource for discussing topics like social class, prejudice, immigration, and American history. With its diverse range of characters, the show provides ample opportunities for performers, and the vocal arrangements have been adjusted to accommodate student voices. PARTS AVAILABLE: - Keyboard 1 - Keyboard 2 - Harp - Percussion PLEASE BE ADVISED THERE ARE MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THIS TITLE AVAILABLE: - Version 1 (22 pieces, 2 keyboards, harp, percussion) - Alternate (9 pieces, 2 keyboards, percussion) - School Edition (22 pieces, 2 keyboards, harp, percussion) PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT VERSION FOR YOUR PRODUCTION!