Join Lincoln Center Theater and NYPL for a series of free storytelling workshops.

“Go out and tell our story. Let it echo far and wide. Make them hear you.”

~ Coalhouse, Ragtime

We all have stories to tell, and we are waiting to hear yours!

This fall, join Lincoln Center Theater and the New York Public Library for a series of free storytelling workshops inspired by the themes of the musical Ragtime. Facilitated by LCT’s dynamic teaching artists, these sessions will explore storytelling techniques while inviting participants to draft, share, and celebrate their own narratives within a supportive community.

All attendees will have the chance to win tickets to LCT’s Broadway revival of Ragtime!

Please note there is no class on Tuesday, November 25th, in recognition of the holidays.

Space is limited | Registration is recommended but not required. Please call the branch at (212) 534-5050 to register. Walkups will be permitted as space accommodates.

Learn more about LCT’s production of Ragtime

RAGTIME is a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and his beloved Sarah, Jewish immigrant Tateh and his little girl, and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother. All are grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold on to it.

Featuring a lush score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, a stirring book by Terrence McNally, and original orchestrations by William David Brohn, all of whom won Tony Awards for their work, RAGTIME weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events, creating a rich tapestry that blurs the line between personal struggle and national identity, making history feel both intimate and epic.

Learn More About Our Partner

Lincoln Center Theater was founded in 1985 by Board Chair Hon. John V. Lindsay, Executive Producer Bernard Gersten, and Director Gregory Mosher, and led for 33 years by André Bishop. LCT is one of the leading nonprofit theaters in the country, producing an annual season of plays and musicals that have been seen by millions around the globe. It is one of 11 autonomous constituents of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. LCT’s mission is to bring exceptional theater to life. Building on a legacy of artistic excellence, LCT strives to expand what is possible: to make the magic of theatre more palpable, empowering visionary artists and extending the invitation for the community to join in celebrating the power of live performance.

Time: 2:00 pm EST

Free!

Registration