FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Based on Shalom Aleichem Stories by special permissions of Arnold Perl
Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original New York Stage Productions Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS
Cast Auditions:
Monday, May 21st @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 23rd @ 6:30pm
Seeking singers, dancers & actors of all ages.
Prepare 8-16 bars from a song of your choosing,
to be sung a cappella.
Be prepared to learn a short dance combination.
Orchestra Auditions:
Wednesday, May 30th @ 7:00pm
Seeking the following pieces:
Viola, Violin, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Accordian, Piccolo, Bass
Prepare 16-32 bars from a song of your choosing.
Audition & Rehearsal Location……
CrossWay Church
W156 N10041 Pilgrim Road
Germantown, Wisconsin
Performance Location……
Brown Deer High School Auditorium
8060 N. 60th Street
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, August 3rd @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 4th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, August 5th @ 3:00pm
Friday, August 10th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 11th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, August 12th @ 3:00pm
Rehearsals will begin June 10 and will be held Sunday – Wednesday evenings from 6-10pm. Depending on the role in which you are cast, you may not be required to attend every rehearsal.
DESCRIPTION OF ROLES
Tevye, the dairyman Middle aged. Lead acting and singing role. Must move well.
Golde, his wife Middle aged. Lead acting and singing role
Tzeitel, his daughter Late Teens. Lead acting, singing and dancing role
Hodel, his daughter Mid Teens. Lead acting, singing and dancing role
Chava, his daughter Early Teens. Lead acting and singing role. Must dance ballet or pointe.
Shprintze, his daughter Young girl or young teen. Supporting acting, singing and dancing role
Bielke, his daughter Young girl or young teen. Supporting acting, singing and dancing role
Yente, the matchmaker Older woman. Lead acting role. Some chorus singing.
Motel, the tailor Suitor to Tzeitel. Lead acting, singing and dancing role
Perchik, the student Suitor to Hodel. Lead acting, singing and dancing role
Lazar Wolf, the Butcher Older man. Lead acting role. Character voice.
Mordcha, the Innkeeper Supporting acting role. Some chorus singing and dancing.
Rabbi Older man. Supporting acting role. Some chorus singing.
Mendel, the Rabbi’s son Supporting acting role. Some chorus singing and dancing.
Avram, the Bookseller Supporting acting role. Some chorus singing and dancing.
Nachum, the Beggar Small acting role. Some chorus singing and dancing.
Grandma Tzeitel Older woman. Supporting acting and singing role.
Fruma-Sarah, Lazar’s dead wife Supporting acting and singing role
Constable Russian. Lead acting role. Russian accent.
Fyedka Suitor to Chava. Russian soldier. Lead acting and dancing role. Must dance ballet. Russian accent.
Sasha Russian soldier. Small acting role. Russian accent
Shaindel, Motel’s mother Small acting role. Some solo singing and chorus dancing.
Mr. Kamzoil, Motel’s father Small acting role. Some solo singing and chorus dancing.
The Fiddler Extremely proficient at violin. Male or female. Some chorus dancing.
Russian Solo singing in “To Life”
Various Jewish villagers All ages. Strong singers and/or dancers needed.
Russian soldiers Chorus singing and dancing.
Contact Heidi at 262-271-6893 or imaginationtheatre@yahoo.com with any questions.
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