AUDITION INFORMATION
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
BOOK BY JOSEPH STEIN, MUSIC BY JERRY BOCK, LYRICS BY SHELDON HARNICK
Except where historical significance, age, gender or racial specificity are required by the narrative, all actors will be considered for open roles regardless of gender identity, age or race. While casting decisions are subjective and driven by the vision of the director and the creative team, Civic Theatre is committed to a diverse and inclusive cast, crew and staff whenever possible. However, we are often contractually constrained from making substantive changes to characters. While we may actively seek a diverse cast, actors should be prepared to execute portrayals in accordance with the script.
Audition Dates
Auditions : January 5 & 6, 7:00 PM
Beginning December 1, 2025 our online audition form will be available. You will fill out the form completely including conflicts (required), headshot and resumé (not required). You will have the opportunity to select your audition date.
24 Hours before your selected date, you will be provided with a specific time. Video auditions will be considered.
Callbacks TBD
Details
Director: Michael J. Lasley
Music Director: Brent E. Marty
Choreographer: Kasey Walker Lewellyn
Production Dates
Rehearsals: February 22 - April 23, 2026
In general, rehearsals will be held Sunday 2:00 - 5:00PM and 6:00 - 9:00PM, and Monday through Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. All actors are not called for all rehearsals. Actual schedule will be determined once the show is cast.
Performances: April 24 - May 9, 2026
Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7PM, Saturdays (5/2 &5/9) and Sundays at 2PM
What To Prepare:
- Please prepare 16 bars of a Musical Theatre song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided.
- Please be prepared to dance - you will be given an opportunity to change into comfortable clothing after your vocal audition
- You will be asked to read a side from the show. These sides will be emailed to you at a later date.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a musical about Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman in 1905 Russia, who struggles to uphold his religious and cultural traditions as his three older daughters seek to marry for love, defying the village matchmaker and tradition. The story is set in the Jewish village of Anatevka, which is ultimately threatened by anti-Semitic persecution, forcing the community to make the difficult choice to leave their homes. The title symbolizes the struggle to maintain life and tradition in the face of constant danger.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Available Roles: All ages listed are "stage age". While we may cast actors of this exact age, there is some flexibility. In person auditions for children will not be held.
There will be a separate audition form for children who are interested in auditioning. Both audition forms will be available on December 1st.
Tevye
The likable, 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 old scriptures.
Age: 45-50
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Golde
Tevye's strong willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.
Age: 40-50
Vocal range top: Eb5-
Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Age: 18-25
Vocal range: D5 - B3
Hodel
Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.
Age: 18-23
Vocal range : E5-B3
Chava
Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.
Age: 15-20
Vocal range: D5-B3
Shprintze
Tevye's fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.
Age: 9-13
Vocal range: D5-B3
Bielke
Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home with Perchik.
Age: 8 - 12
Vocal range: D5-B3
Yente
The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.
Age: 50 - 60
Vocal range : F5-F3
Motel
The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.
Age: 18 - 25
Vocal range: F#4 - E3
Perchik
The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel.
Age: 20 - 30
Vocal range: E4 - B2
Lazar Wolf
The feisty, brawny butcher and the towns wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.
Age: 40 - 50
Vocal Range: F#4 - C3
Avram
Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.
Age: 40 - 60
Vocal Range: Eb4 - D3
Grandma Tzeitel
Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.
Age: 60 - 75
Vocal Range: D5 - C#4
Fruma-sarah
Lazar Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.
Age: 35 - 45
Vocal Range: Eb5 - C4
Constable
Russian Military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.
Age: 35 - 45
Fyedka
A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence.
Age: 20 - 25
Ensemble
Citizens of Anatevka, adults and children.
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