Dancers/Singers Needed for "Fiddler On the Roof" Play
The company is holding auditions for "Fiddler On the Roof" Play and looking for actors, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Additional info: Performance Dates: April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2024 at 7:30 PM & April 14, 21 2024 at 3:00 PM. This is a singing and dancing audition. Please apply if interested.
27 roles
Dairyman Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (Ab2 – F5); 10 solos Acting: VERY strong actor who must carry the show and have a strong connection to the audience. He is the heart and conscience of Fiddler on the Roof. Movement: move well
The Tailor Vocal Range: Strong Tenor (E3 - F#4); 1 solo; 1 speaking solo Acting: Great character role needing someone who can show Motel’s sensitive, nervous but loveable character. Must have good comic timing and the ability to show vulnerability. Movement: move well
The Student Vocal Range: Tenor (B2 – E4); 2 solos; 1 speaking solo Acting – Strong acting skills. Actor must show intensity and an unfailing commitment to his radical beliefs. He should be able to hold his own against Tevye as he clashes with him idealistically. He is also likeable, charming and ultimately an accepted part of Tevye’s family. Movement: move well
The Russian Soldier Mainly speaking role with featured Tenor solo in “To Life” Acting: Good actor who can use a Russian accent. Gentle with Chava but stands up to Tevye Movement: Strong dancer preferable. Dances a Russian dance in “To Life” Fyedka is a Russian soldier who falls in love with Chava, Tevye’s third oldest daughter. He and Chava elope because Tevye cannot accept this total break in Jewish tradition.
The Butcher Vocal Range: Baritone (C3 – F#4); 2 solos Acting: Strong, feisty actor with good comic skills. Movement: move well
Non-singing Role Acting: Strong character role The constable is a Russian military official stationed near Anatevka. He knows the villagers well and even likes some of them, especially Tevye. These superficial relationships do not prevent him from violence against the Jewish villagers and eventually he carries out orders for a pogrom in which the Jewish citizens are forced to leave Anatevka.
Small mostly acting role and part of chorus Songs: Tradition (speaking part), The Dream (small solo), Anatevka The Rabbi is the Jewish spiritual leader.
The Rabbi’s Son Small mostly acting role and part of chorus; 2 solos Songs: Tradition, Sunrise, Sunset, The Rumor (solo), Anatevka (solo)
The Innkeeper Small acting role and part of chorus Songs: Tradition, Sunrise, Sunset, The Rumor, Anatevka Mordcha runs the local bar and is a friend of Tevye
The Bookseller Small acting role and part of chorus; Vocal Range-Baritone Songs: Tradition, Sunrise, Sunset, The Rumor (solo), Anatevka (solo)
The Beggar Small acting role and part of chorus Songs: Tradition (speaking part) , Anatevka
Russian Soldier Small acting role and part of chorus Songs: To Life
The Town Hatter Small acting role and part of chorus Songs: Tradition, Anatevka
Tevye’s Wife Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (A3 – Eb5) Solos: 6 Acting: Strong actor, good comic timing, exudes sarcasm Movement: Moves well
Eldest Daughter Vocal range: Soprano/Alto (B3 to D5) Solo: 1 Acting: Strong dramatic actor Movement: move well, part of Chava’s dance sequence
2nd Eldest Daughter Vocal Range: Soprano with strong chest voice (B3 – E5) Solos: 4 Acting: Strong dramatic actor Movement: move well
3rd Eldest Daughter Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto Solo: 1 Acting: Strong dramatic actor Movement: Ballet and/or Lyrical Modern dance training preferred.
The Matchmaker Vocal Range Soprano/Alto (F3 – F5) Solos: 3 Acting: Strong comedic talents Movement: move well
Vocal range: Mezzo/Alto (C#4 – D5) Solo: 1 Acting: strong actor Movement: move well Songs: The Dream (solo)
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (C4 – Eb5) Acting: very strong Movement: move well Songs: The Dream
Motel's Mother Acting: Small role Songs: Tradition, The Rumor, Anatevka
Small stature Move well
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