FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Equity Ensemble Dancers - DRURY LANE OAKBROOK THEATRE Auditions

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - CHICAGO ECC/DANCERS (MORNING - ALL GENDERS)

DRURY LANE OAKBROOK THEATRE

SIGNUP INFO

Signups begin Jul 31, 9:00 am (CDT)

LOCATION

Fine Arts Buildings STUDIOS

410 S. Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60605

AUDITION DATE

Mon, Aug 7, 2023

10:00 AM (CDT)

Break: 12:00-1:00pm / Additional chorus dancer call at 1:00pm

CONTRACT

Dinner Theatre

$830 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for chorus dancers in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (see breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

All stage managerial positions have been filled.

Many of the characters represented in Fiddler on the Roof identify as Jewish. Actors of Jewish heritage or who identify as Jewish are encouraged to audition. Roles that identify as Jewish have been noted in the breakdown.

PREPARATION

Come ready to dance in dance shoes (no heels). Knee pads will be provided. Dancers may be asked to stay and sing 16 bars from their book in the style of the show. Bring sheet music and headshot/resume. Accompanist will be provided.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Elizabeth Margolius - Director
Rommy Sandhu - Choreographer
Valerie Maze - Music Director
Matthew Carney - Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director

OTHER DATES

Equity Chorus Call Day 1 (Dancers): August 7, 2023
Equity Chorus Call Day 2 (Singers): August 8, 2023
Ensemble Callbacks: August 11, 2023
Equity Principal Audition: August 14, 2023
Principal Callbacks: August 18, 2023

1st Possible Rehearsal: December 26, 2024
Technical Rehearsals January 17 - 21, 2024
Previews: January 24-31, 2024
Press Opening: February 1, 2024
MRE Restriction: December 26 - February 4, 2024
Anticipated Closing: March 24, 2023

OTHER

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An Equity monitor will be provided.

ECC Procedures are in effect for audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SEEKING:

ENSEMBLE: Strong movers/dancers/singers. An ensemble of villagers in Anatevka, a small village in Russia. Ballet technique a plus (but not required). Actors who play fiddle, accordion/concertina, guitar, or mandolin a plus (but not required). Young performers will be auditioned at a later call.

FRUMA-SARAH (35-45, Jewish) - Lazar Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. C4-Eb5

GRANDMA TZEITEL (60+, Jewish) - Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. C#4-D5

SHAINDEL (40+, Jewish) - Mother of Motel