Fiddler on the Roof Auditions

Come prepared to audition for this show with your choice of a 60-second musical theatre piece or monologue and solo (each around 60 seconds). There will be a dance portion during the audition, so wear something comfortable to learn choreography.

Auditions are open to anyone ages 8 on up.

Audition Location:

The Living Room Community Church

1409 S Garfield St

Kennewick, WA 99337

Performances:

November 8, 9, 15, 16

Synopsis:

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

The show features a star turn in Tevye, among the most memorable roles in musical theatre. 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.

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 45 to 60

Golde

Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.

Gender: Female

Age: 40 to 50

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 18 to 25

Hodel

Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.

Gender: Female

Age: 18 to 23

Chava

Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.

Gender: Female

Age: 15 to 20

Shprintze

Tevye's fouth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.

Gender: Female

Age: 9 to 13

Bielke

Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik.

Gender: Female

Age: 8 to 12

Yente

The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.

Gender: Female

Age: 50 to 60

Motel

The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.

Gender: Male

Age: 18 to 25

Perchik

The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 30

Lazar Wolf

The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.

Gender: Male

Age: 40 to 50

Avram

Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.

Gender: Male

Age: 40 to 60

Grandma Tzeitel

Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.

Gender: Female

Age: 60 to 75

Fruma-sarah

Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.

Gender: Female

Age: 35 to 45

Constable

Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.

Gender: Male

Age: 35 to 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.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 25

Ensemble

Villagers, Russian Soldiers