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Audition For: FIDDLER-Reno, NV - Casting ID # 1356475
Project Type Live Event Submission Type Open Call
Market Reno, NV Union Non-union
Location Saratoga, CA 95070 Release Date 05-14-13
Rate/Pay n/a Submission deadline 07-07-13
Audition Date n/a Casting Category Theatre - Non-Equity
"Fiddler" is about TRADITION.
"Fiddler", the beloved musical about Tevye, a poor dairyman, who in the face of outside influences upon their lives is raising his five daughters in the traditions of his Jewish community in the little Russian village of Anatevka.


Rich in historical and ethnic detail, this musical has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. Its universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audience crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. It features songs loved the world over, including "Sunrise, Sunset", "If I Were a Rich Man", "Do You Love Me?" and "Tradition".

- Roles Open to all Races & Ethnicities

- Please prepare a song which best shows your vocal range.

- You may NOT sing from the show

- PLEASE bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.

- NO IMPROMPTU VOCAL, NO Acapella, NO TAPES, iPods, OR CD's, PLEASE!

- Be prepared to sing and move/dance and dress accordingly. No Flip Flops please.

- No roles are pre-cast.

- Auditions will close promptly at times stated.

- No Appointments

- All actors to play age appropriate

- No AEA (Actors Equity Association); No actor stipend or subsidy).

NOTES-

- Dance: Do not prepare a dance routine for the audition. You will be shown a short routine and asked to perform. We are primarily looking to see how you move.

- Reading: Do not prepare a monologue for the audition. You may be asked to do a cold reading.

- Headshot: Bring a headshot if you have one. If you don't, we'll take an audition photo.

- Rehearsals: generally Mon. through Thurs. evenings (7pm to 10pm), & Sun. 6pm - 9pm. Some Saturday rehearsals may also be scheduled. Not everyone needs to attend all rehearsals.

- Conflicts: You will have an opportunity at auditions to indicate your conflicts so please bring your personal calendar for the show rehearsal and production window.

Role # 1 Tevye
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The milkman: (M, Age 40-60) Tevye is a likeable, hard-working, pious man, and a loving father. Must have good sense of humor and be able to connect with the audience.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 40 to 60

Role # 2 Golde
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

Tevye\'s wife: (F, Age 40-60) Golde is strong, and sharp tongued but has a heart of gold underneath her stern exterior. Must have great comic timing.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 40 to 60

Role # 3 Tzeitel
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, Age about 19) Tevye\'s oldest daughter. She is smart and loyal, but she knows what she wants and will defy tradition to get it. Tzeitel is in love with Motel the tailor.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 21

Role # 4 Hodel
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, Age about 17) Tevye\'s second daughter. She is clever and witty. Hodel falls in love with Perchik, a student and revolutionary, and must choose between her family and the man she loves.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 16 to 19

Role # 5 Chava
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, Age about 16) Tevye\'s third daughter. She is quiet and shy but she loves to read and is interested in the world beyond her village. She falls in love with Fyedka, a Russian soldier, and must abandon her faith and family to be with him.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 15 to 17

Role # 6 Shprintze
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, Age between 9+12) Tevye\'s youngest daughter. Lively and bright.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 8 to 10

Role # 7 Bielke
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, Age between 9+12) Tevye\'s youngest daughter. Lively and bright.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 11 to 13

Role # 8 Yente The Matchmaker
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, Age 40-60) The town busy-body. She earns a living by negotiating marriages between the young people of the village. Must have great sense of comedy.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 40 to 60

Role # 9 Motel The Tailor
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, Age about 20) A poor tailor, meek and unassuming, but he works hard. He is in love with Tzeitel but afraid to ask for her hand until he has made something of his life.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 25

Role # 10 Perchik The Student
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, Age about 20) A visitor to the village. He brings radical new ideas that challenge the traditions. He falls in love with Hodel.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 25

Role # 11 Fyedka
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, Age about 18) A Russian soldier, and not a Jew. He is, however, kind and thoughtful, and interested in philosophy. He falls in love with Chava.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 17 to 19

Role # 12 Lazar Wolf
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The butcher: (M, Age 40-60) Wealthy and a little bit pompous but a good man. Lazar wants to marry Tzeitel by arrangement with Tevye.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 40 to 60

Role # 13 The Rabbi
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, Age 50-70) The spiritual leader of the community.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 50 to 70

Role # 14 Mendel
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, age 30-50) The Rabbi\'s son, A traditionalist who disapproves of change and Perchik\'s radical ideas.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 50

Role # 15 Mordcha TheInnkeeper
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, age 30-50) Runs the bar in town and is a friend of Tevye. He loves to sing and he loves a good party.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 50

Role # 16 Avram
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(M, age 30-50) Runs the bookshop and keeps the town advised of the news.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 50

Role # 17 Grandma Tzeitel
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, age 50-70) Grandma Tzeitel appears as a ghost in the dream scene.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 50 to 70

Role # 18 Fruma-Sarah
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(F, age 30-50) Fruma-Sarah also appears as a ghost. She is the former wife of Lazar Wolf and is enraged that her husband plans on marrying Tzeitel


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 30 to 50

Role # 19 Nachum
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

the beggar, other character


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 35

Role # 20 Yussel
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

the hatter, other character


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 35

Role # 21 Shandel
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

Mother of Motel


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 36 to 60

Role # 22 Sasha
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

one of comrades of Fyedka.


Searchable talent specs :

Age: from 18 to 35

Role # 23 Boris
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

one of comrades of Fyedka.


Searchable talent specs :

Age: from 18 to 35

Role # 24 the Priest
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

Other character involved


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 35

Role # 25 Villagers
Seeking 10 talent(s) for this role

other characters involved


Searchable talent specs :

Age: from 18 to 35

Role # 26 Russians
Seeking 10 talent(s) for this role

Other characters involved


Searchable talent specs :

Age: from 18 to 60

Role # 27 Dancers
Seeking 10 talent(s) for this role

Other characters involved


Searchable talent specs :

Age: from 18 to 45