Monday, August 10, 2015

audition notice - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Mesa Encore Theatre - September 14

Fiddler on the Roof
Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and Book by Joseph Stein
Direction & Choreography by Noel Irick
Musical Direction by Debra Jo Davey

Winner of 9 TONY Awards, Fiddler On the Roof touches audiences worldwide with humor, warmth and honesty, and is a staple of the musical theatre canon. With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were A Rich Man," and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler On the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.

Audition Date/Time/Location
Monday, September 14 @ 5pm-8pm
Location: TBA (might be in our new space, will let everyone know soon!)
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Callback Date/Time/Location
Wednesday, September 16 @ 6pm
Location: TBA

Audition Preparation - Bio & Headshot Required
Prepare 16-32 bars of a song from golden age or classic Broadway musical. Accompanist provided, please bring sheet music in key being sung.

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, 35-75 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

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

Violinist/Fiddler - who will play as the “Fiddler” character.
Ensemble Villagers - Children, Teens, Russian Soldiers
Hoping for a few great male dancers!

Looking for people to help with set building, props gathering, and backstage crew. Contact us to join the fun!

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