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Theater Casting Call for "Fiddler on the Roof" Play

Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
ID: 294450Exp: 10/23/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of "Fiddler on the Roof". More details are below. About the play: 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 historic 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 information: Show Dates: Thursday, February 12 Friday, February 13 Saturday, February 14. Wednesday, February 18 Thursday, February 19 Friday, February 20 Saturday, February 21. Dance Call: October 26, 2025. - Callbacks: October 26, 2025. - First day of rehearsals: December 4, 2025. - Performances: February 13/14/19/20/21. Please, see the attachment. If you're interested, please apply.

16 roles

TevyeMale40-60 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 oldest daughter, in love with Motel. Loyal but challenges the town’s traditions.

HodelFemale18-23 y.o.All ethnicities

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

ChavaFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Tevye’s third daughter. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.

YenteFemale50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

The meddling matchmaker. A widow and village busybody who knows all 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

Outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. Falls in love with Hodel.

Lazar WolfMale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Feisty, brawny butcher & 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 the all the news in the area.

Grandma TzeitelFemale60-75 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Fruma-SarahFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Lazar Wolf’s first wife. 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, he has superficial relationships with the villagers.

FyedkeMale20-25 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

Ensemble.

Russian SoldiersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.