Casting Performers for "Fiddler on the Roof" Play
Seeking talent for the "Fiddler on the Roof" show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Fiddler on the Roof" tells the story of Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman with five daughters and his Jewish neighbors in the Russian village of Anatevka in 1905. Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars of a song (preferably a show tune) that shows their range; no a cappella pieces. Auditioners should wear dance shoes or other shoes and clothing suitable for dancing. Initial auditions will just be singing and dancing; callbacks will consist of cold reads from the script. Callbacks: June 26, 7-10 pm - Invitation only. Show runs August 29-September 14. If interested, please apply.
15 roles
A poor milkman with five daughters. A firm supporter of the traditions of his faith, he finds many of his convictions tested by the actions of his three oldest daughters. Vocal Range Temor/Baritone
Tevye's sharp-tongued wife. Vocal range Mezzo/Alto
Their oldest daughter, about nineteen. She loves her childhood friend Motel and marries him, even though he's poor, begging her father not to force her to marry Lazar Wolf. Vocal Range Soprano/Alto
Their daughter, about seventeen. Intelligent and spirited, she falls in love with Perchik and later joins him in Siberia. Vocal Range Soprano
Their daughter, about fifteen. A shy and bookish girl, who falls in love with Fyedka. Vocal Range Soprano/Alto
A poor but hardworking tailor who loves, and later marries, Tzeitel. Vocal Range Tenor
A student revolutionary who comes to Anatevka and falls in love with Hodel. He leaves for Kyiv, is arrested and exiled to Siberia. Vocal Range Tenor
A young Christian. He shares Chava's passion for reading and is outraged by the Russians' treatment of the Jews. No singing required but may sing if the actor cast in this role is a strong singer.
The wealthy village butcher. Widower of Fruma-Sarah. Attempts to arrange a marriage for himself to Tzeitel. Vocal Range Baritone
The gossipy village matchmaker who matches Tzeitel and Lazar. Vocal Range Soprano/Alto
Golde's dead grandmother, who rises from the grave in Tevye's "nightmare". Vocal Range Mezzo/Alto
Lazar Wolf's dead wife, who also rises from the grave in the "nightmare". Vocal Range Mezzo/Alto
The wise village leader. Will sing as part of the ensemble
The head of the local Russian police, a Christian. Non-singing
There are also several smaller speaking roles who will be part of a large ensemble portraying other residents of Anatevka. Singers and dancers needed for the ensemble.
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