AUDITION NOTICE: Fiddler on the Roof

Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

Book by Joseph Stein | Music by Jerry Bock | Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins

📅 Audition Dates & Times

• Open Auditions: (Monday or Tuesday) February 9 & 10 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Callbacks (by invitation): Thursday, February 12 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Appointments: Sign-up Genius appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
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• Audition Form: https://forms.gle/A1iY1iCga3mRF1AGA

🎭 Production Team

• Producer: Brittany Ahr

• Directors: Robert Gunther and Kevin Gunther

• Music Director: AJ Meeker

• Choreographer: Nick Palivoda

🎼 Audition Requirements

• Prepare: 16-32 bars (30-60 seconds) of a song by the composer (Jerry Bock)—not from the show—OR a song in the style of the show.

• Sheet Music: Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An audition pianist will be provided.

🎟️ Performance Dates

• Saturday, April 25 @ 8:00 PM

• Sunday, April 26 @ 3:00 PM

• Saturday, May 2 @ 8:00 PM

• Sunday, May 3 @ 3:00 PM

📖 Synopsis

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.

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.

👥 Character Breakdown

TEVYE

The likable, 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.

• Gender: Male

• Age: 45 to 60

• Vocal Range: Baritone (Bottom: Ab2 | Top: F4)

GOLDE

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 40 to 50

• Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (Bottom: A3 | Top: Eb5)

TZEITEL

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 18 to 25

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (Bottom: B3 | Top: D5)

HODEL

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 18 to 23

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (Bottom: B3 | Top: E5)

CHAVA

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 15 to 20

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (Bottom: B3 | Top: D5)

SHPRINTZE

Tevye's fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.

• Gender: Female

• Age: 9 to 13

• Vocal Range: Alto (Bottom: B3 | Top: D5)

BIELKE

Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik.

• Gender: Female

• Age: 8 to 12

• Vocal Range: Alto (Bottom: B3 | Top: D5)

YENTE

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 50 to 60

• Vocal Range: Alto (Bottom: F3 | Top: F5)

MOTEL

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

• Gender: Male

• Age: 18 to 25

• Vocal Range: Tenor (Bottom: E3 | Top: F#4)

PERCHIK

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

• Gender: Male

• Age: 20 to 30

• Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (Bottom: B2 | Top: E4)

LAZAR WOLF

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

• Gender: Male

• Age: 40 to 50

• Vocal Range: Baritone (Bottom: C3 | Top: F#4)

AVRAM

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

• Gender: Male

• Age: 40 to 60

• Vocal Range: Baritone (Bottom: D3 | Top: Eb4)

GRANDMA TZEITEL

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 60 to 75

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (Bottom: C#4 | Top: D5)

FRUMA-SARAH

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

• Gender: Female

• Age: 35 to 45

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (Bottom: C4 | Top: Eb5)

CONSTABLE

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

• Gender: Male

• Age: 35 to 45

FYEDKA

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

• Gender: Male

• Age: 20 to 25

ENSEMBLE

• Villagers, Russian Soldiers