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Theatre Auditions for "Fiddler on the roof" Show

Alexandria, MN, United States
ID: 288611Exp: 7/14/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Fiddler on the roof" Show and looking for performers, 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. Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Additional info: Performances: Oct. 2-4 & 9-11 @7pm, 5 & 12 @2pm Please apply if interested.

16 roles

TevyeMale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

The likeable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures.

GoldeFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Tevye’s strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.

TzeitelFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Tevye’s eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town’s traditions.

HodelFemale18-23 y.o.All ethnicities

Tevye’s second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.

ChavaFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Tevye’s middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.

YenteMale50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.

MotelMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.

PerchikMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel.

Lazar WolfMale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

The feisty, brawny butcher and the town’s wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.

AvramMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.

Grandma TzeitelFemale60-75 y.o.All ethnicities

Golde’s deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.

Fruma-SarahFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Lazar’s Wolf’s deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.

ConstableMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.

FyedkaMale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence.

VillagersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Russian SoldiersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities