FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Equity Ensemble Singers - Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre Auditions

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Chicago ECC/Singers (morning - all genders)

Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre | Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

10:00 AM (C)

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

CONTRACT

Dinner Theatre

$830 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for chorus singers 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 sing 16 bars from your book in the style of the show. Bring sheet music and headshot/resume. Accompanist will be provided. Singers may be asked to stay and dance. Bring dance shoes (no heels). Knee pads will be provided.

LOCATION

Fine Arts Buildings STUDIOS

410 S. Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60605

Studio C

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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ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

BREAKDOWN

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