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Singing Audition for "Fiddler on the Roof" Play

Edmonton, AB, Canada
ID: 319258Exp: 9/8/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers for musical "Fiddler on the Roof". See the details below. About the play: Set in the small village of Anatevka in 1905, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a devoted father, as he navigates the challenges of tradition, family, and a rapidly changing world. As his daughters pursue love on their own terms, Tevye must reconcile his deeply held beliefs with the changing times. Featuring beloved songs, memorable characters, and a story filled with humour and heart, this classic musical celebrates love, resilience, and the enduring strength of community. Additional information: ONLINE AUDITIONS MOST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 11:59pm ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th. If you're interested, please apply.

24 roles

FIDDLERBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Must play the violin and be a strong mover.

TEVYEMale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 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

Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3 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

Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 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

Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 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

Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka,a Russian soldier.

YENTEFemale50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3 The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.

MOTELMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: E3 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

Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2 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

Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: C3 The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.

AVRAMMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.

GRANDMA TZEITELFemale60-75 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C#4 Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. Actor will also play a villager in some scenes.

FRUMA-SARAHFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Lazar Wolf’s deceased wife. Appears in Tevye’s dream sequence as a frightening, comedic apparition. Appears in some scenes as a villager.

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.

SHEINDELFemale40-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Motel’s mother, very proud of her son. Appears in some scenes as a villager.

RABBIMale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

The spiritual leader of the village. Wise, gentle, and measured, often offering thoughtful, understated guidance. A calm and respected presence.

SASHAMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A young Russian soldier, friend of Fyedka. Must be an athletic dancer.

AVRAMMale35-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Avram runs the local bookshop in town and keeps the town informed of all of the news in the area – news which is mostly bad.

MORDCHA/INNKEEPERMale35-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Mordcha runs the local bar in town and is a friend to Tevye. Runs the bar in town and is a friend of Tevye. Sings in the ensemble.

MENDELMale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The Rabbi's son, who is being groomed to one day, hopefully, become the Rabbi.

NACHUMMale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The town beggar. He is dirty and a scrounger. Nachum is introduced by Tevye during “Tradition,” and may appear as one of the villagers in ensemble numbers.

VillagersBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE.

Russian SoldiersBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE.