Fiddler on the Roof - Glove Performing Arts Center
Fiddler on the Roof Auditions
Audition dates May 26 & 27 6-9PM with callbacks May 29 6-9PM.
The role of Tevye is cast
Prepare 32 measures of a song in the style of show----no rock or contemporary selections! You may sing from the show if you wish. Bring sheet music---no acapella. Come prepared for a movement/dance audition as well with proper shoes--no sandals or flip flops. You may be asked to read from sides as well.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Golde, Female, 40-50 Mezzo.
Tevye’s wife Golde is the real strength behind Tevye, the one who keeps the household going. She is very concerned that her daughters make good matches and have easier lives than she & Tevye have had. Good comic timing for very funny lines.
Tzeitel, the eldest daughter Female 18-25 Alto
Tzeitel is the first daughter to marry and the first to challenge the traditions. She has a desperate crying scene with Tevye when faced with marrying Lazar Wolf instead of Motel, who she really loves. A strong dramatic actress
Hodel, the 2nd eldest daughter Female 18-23 Soprano
Hodel becomes intrigued with the radical, young student, Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join him in Siberia where he is imprisoned for his reform activities. Hodel sings a haunting solo as she says goodbye to her father at the train station.
Chava, the 3rd eldest daughter Female 15-20 Mezzo
Chava is the scholarly daughter who loves to read. She falls in love and runs off with Fyedka, a Russian soldier, and breaks her father’s heart. This role requires a capable dramatic actress who can perform an emotional dance.
Shprintze the 4th eldest daughter Female 9-12
Shprintze she take lessons at home from Perchik & appear in several scenes with some speaking line
Bielke the 5th eldest daughter Female 6-9
Bielke she take lessons at home from Perchik & appear in several scenes with some speaking line
Motel, the tailor Male 18-30 Bari-Tenor
Motel is a rather meek & poor tailor who seeks the hand of Tzeitel, and comes into his own in the process! This is a terrific character role needing a sensitive, nervous but loveable portrayal.
Perchik, the student Male 20-30 Baritone
Perchik is a visitor to Anatevka, and therefore, an outsider. He brings with him radical new ideas that challenge the traditions. He falls for Hodel. This role requires an actor capable of showing intensity and an unfailing commitment to his beliefs.
Fyedka, a Russian soldier Male 18-25 Tenor Move Well
Fyedka, a strong young soldier, sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence towards him. Fyedka has a solo in “To Life” and dances a Russian dance with his fellow soldiers.
Lazar Wolf, the butcher Male 40-60 Baritone
Lazar is the town’s wealthiest citizen & is the same age, if not older, than Tevye. He wants to marry, by traditional parental agreement,Tevye’s daughter, Tzeitel. Promising to give her a good & secure life. A feisty, comic role.
Yente, the matchmaker Female 40-60 Alto
Yente is the middle-aged widow who matches up the young people of the village in the hopes that they will marry. She is the village busybody and knows all the news of the town. She is the comedienne of the show.
The Constable Male 35-60
This Russian military official stationed near Anatevka, knows the villagers well, and even likes some of them, particularly Tevye. But these superficial relationships don’t prevent him from carrying out violence against the people. This is a non-singing role requiring a strong actor.
The Rabbi Male 50-70
Anatevka’s Jewish spiritual leader.
Mendel Male 20-30
The Rabbi’s son. He is uncertain of the presence of Perchik in the village.
Mordcha Male 30-60
Mordcha, the innkeeper Runs the bar in town and is a friend of Tevye.
Avram Male 40-60
Avram, the bookseller Runs the bookshop in town and keeps the town advised of all of the news in the area.
Fiddler Male Move well
Fiddler the fiddler appears. Playing music on the roof, to show how delicate the balance of life is as the Jews of Anatevka are living it.
Additional roles will be assigned from a fairly large and well used ensemble, ages 15 and up.
Seeking 2 boys, ages 6-12, to appear in selected scenes/musical numbers.
Glove Performing Arts Center
42 North Main Street
PO BOX 566
Gloversville, NY 12078
518-773-8255
www.glovetheatre.org
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