Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof
October 18, 2015 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Congregation Beth Sholom, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
October 22, 2015 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
All roles are open, and are on a volunteer basis only.
Because this is a joint production of two synagogues, casting preference will be given to auditioners with a Jewish heritage or faith.
Please prepare a song from the Audition Material for the character for which you are auditioning. There will be readings from the script. The sides are also in the audition material.
A note on accents: Auditioners should be prepared to read and sing with their interpretation of an Eastern European accent as appopriate to the character. Characters speak with some version of a "Yiddish" or "Russian" accent. Here is a link for some idea of the accent.
Rehearsals are Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1-5 p.m.
Performances are February 18, 20 and 21 (matinee).
Character Breakdown
Tevye 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.
Male, 45-60 yrs old
Range: Ab2 - F5
Golde Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.
Female, 40-50 yrs old
Range: A3 - 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.
Female, 18-25 yrs old
Range: B3 - D5
Hodel Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.
Female, 18-23 yrs old
Range: B3 - E5
Chava Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.
Female, 15-20 yrs old
Range: B3 - D5
Shprintze Tevye's fouth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.
Female, 9-13 yrs old
Range: B3 - D5
Bielke Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik.
Female, 8-12 yrs old
Range: B3 - D5
Yente The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.
Female, 50-60 yrs old
Range: F3 - F5
Motel The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.
Male, 18-25 yrs old
Range: E3 - 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.
Male, 20-30 yrs old
Range: B2 - E4
Lazar Wolf The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.
Male, 40-50 yrs old
Range: C3 - F#4
Avram Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.
Male, 40-60 yrs old
Range: D3 - Eb4
Grandma Tzeitel Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.
Female, 60-75 yrs old
Range: C#4 - D5
Fruma-Sarah Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.
Female, 35-45 yrs old
Range: C4 - Eb5
Constable Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.
Male, 35-45 yrs old
Speaking Role
Fyedka A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence.
Male, 20-25 yrs old
Speaking Role
Ensemble Villagers, Russian Soldiers