Director: Kevin Biddle
Music Director: Marina Cherepinsky
Choreographer: Kelly Strange

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.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Please review the breakdown of roles and prepare to audition for the one that speaks to you the most.

TEVYE

Male 45-60 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 the old scriptures. (F4-Ab2)

GOLDE

Female 40-50, Tevye’s strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. (Eb5-A3)

TZEITEL

Female 18-25 Tevye’s eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town’s traditions. (D5-B3)

HODEL

Female 18-23 Tevye’s second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia. (E5-B3)

CHAVA

Female 15-20 Tevye’s middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier. (D5- B3)

SHPRINTZE

Female 9-13 Tevye’s fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik. (D5-B3)

BIELKE

Female 8-12 Tevye’s youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik. (D5-B3)

YENTE

Female 50-60 The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip. (F5-F3)

MOTEL

Male 18-25 The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. (F#4-E3)

PERCHIK

Male 20-30 The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel. (E4-B2)

LAZAR WOLF

Male 40-50 The feisty, brawny butcher and the town’s wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel. (F#4-C3)

AVRAM

Male 40-60 Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area. (Eb4-D3)

GRANDMA TZEITEL

Female 60-75 Golde’s deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. (D5-C#4)

FRUMA SARAH

Female 35-45 Lazar’s Wolf’s deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. (Eb5-C4)

CONSTABLE

Male 35-45 Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.

FYEDKA

Male 20-25 A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence.

Fiddler

Any gender, any age, must be able to play violin or fiddle and be comfortable with heights.

ENSEMBLE

Villagers, Russian Soldiers

Audition Requirements:

Please prepare 32 bars of music from a song in a similar style to the show that best shows your voice and range. Legible sheet music must be provided for the rehearsal pianist/music director. Recorded accompaniment or a cappella auditions are not allowed. A reading will be provided. Please wear or bring appropriate clothes and shoes for the dance portion of the audition. If you are invited to call backs, music cuts and sides from the show will be provided.
There are two forms you will need to fill out for this audition: the Theatre Harrisburg audition form and the Fiddler supplemental audition form. You may print and complete them ahead of the audition to save time. Have your conflict calendar handy when completing these. Please note! No conflicts are allowed during tech week or for any of the performances.
Anyone 8 and older can audition. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian will need to also sign your audition form.

Callbacks:

Reach out to [email protected] with questions.

PLEASE NOTE:

Auditions are by sign-up ONLY. Please sign up through the following form:

AUDITION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS):

Who may audition?

Anyone may audition! Theatre Harrisburg is committed to identity-conscious casting. This means the casting committee will consider an auditionee's identity in relation to that of a character. Thus, you may audition for any character you wish to, but please be aware that the casting committee must consider licensing restrictions and other such factors when casting. In some cases, casting notices will be very specific with regard to character (gender-presenting, race, ethnicity, etc.) in others, open to anyone. Regardless of casting notices, everyone is welcome to audition for any show, unless age specific requirements are noted (some shows may not be suitable for minors).

How do I audition?

Each show director will set their requirements for audition day. Standard requests will be that you bring your upcoming scheduling conflicts to share with the casting committee, fill out an audition form (parents/guardians will need to sign this form as well for minors), and have fun! Musicals typically ask you to prepare 16-32 bars of a song to sing for the committee. Some plays ask for a prepared monologue, others give you something to read at the open call. Many musical auditions will have a movement or dance call. Please see individual shows below for more information!

What is an open call?

An open call audition means anyone is welcome to attend that day. There may be sign-ups in advance for time slots, but beyond that, open means just that! Please be aware that our sign-ups fill up quickly, so consider signing up ahead of time.

What is a callback?

Callbacks are closed, invitation only auditions. During a callback, individuals are selected from open calls and other means to attend a second audition. This second audition gives the show director and casting committee an opportunity to have you read from the show script, sing from the show, and work with other auditionees so that we can put together the best cast possible for a show. Please note that for musicals any readings will happen at callbacks. In some cases this is where the dance call will happen as well. If you are not available for callbacks for a musical we may not be able to consider you for any roles soley on you vocal audition. Please make sure you clear your schedule for callback ahead of time. Please email [email protected] if you will not be available.

How will I know if I get the part?

Everyone who auditions is notified either by e-mail or a call if they are being offered a role in a show. Typically, an email is sent to those who did not fit the director’s vision for that particular show to let them know they should try again for a different production. Calls are made within a few days of callbacks for role offers. Everyone will be contacted within 2 weeks of auditioning.

Do you pay actors?

Theatre Harrisburg is a non-profit Community Theatre. Our actors, crew, ushers, and box office personnel are all volunteers...and we love them for giving their time and talents to us!

Are any of your shows pre-cast?

Theatre Harrisburg does not pre-cast shows. Some directors and other production members may invite community members to audition, but no one is ever offered a role before the auditions are completed. Each show has a committee attached to it for casting that includes the Artistic and Production Director to insure our inclusive and conscious policies are being adhered to in a manner befitting our stance of being the home where “community takes center stage.”

When are rehearsals?

Rehearsal schedules will vary per director, but generally rehearsals are in the evenings during the week and may include a weekend rehearsal, as well.

Fiddler on the Roof

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Audition Requirements:

Callbacks:

PLEASE NOTE:

AUDITION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS):

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