What is a dramaturgy blog?

This blog will serve as a source of research and information for the cast and crew of GPAC's Ragtime. Each post will address specific topics or areas of interest presented in the show. Dramaturgy is meant to highlight the historical, social, political, and economical context of the play as well as answer any questions presented by the cast and crew. Instead of printing packets of information for the cast, this online blog will allow me to continuously share research, pictures, video, music, etc - without wasting any paper! The blog will constantly be updated and under construction so feel free to email me about specific topics: JoanMarieHurwit@gmail.com.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Who's Who in the Cast & Crew: Spotlight on Robert Bryant

Robert Bryant, 18
Booker T. Washington/Harlem people/Haitian immigrant


  • In one word, what does Ragtime mean to you?
    Revolutionary

  • Which character do you most identify with? Why?
    Coalhouse, because he is doing whatever it is necessary to fight for what's right in a unjust society where people aren't willing to listen unless you're a white man.

  • Why is Ragtime relevant today?
    Ragtime is relevant today because we still have racism, which is plain disgusting... Nobody has the right to judge another human being just because of the color of their skin or their gender... everybody has the right to their dreams.

  • What do you want the audience to take away from the musical?
    I want them to walk out feeling moved and humming to some of the songs! I would also like to give everyone a reminder of what "the struggle" was like back then.

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