Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joseph Stein. It follows the story of Tevye and his wife, Golde, who attempt to maintain their Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon their family’s lives.
Filled with familiar tunes like “Tradition,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and more, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to be a part of this experience!
Join us in the little town of Anatevka this summer at Overshadowed!
Director: Reba Hervas
Vocal Director: Tara Kaufman
Choreographer: Rachel Higgins
Audition Dates
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Possible callbacks: May 11, 2024
Audition Location
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions — 900 Foster Ave, Medinah, IL 60157
Rehearsal Dates
Beginning on May 13, 2024
Performance Dates
July 12, 13; July 18, 19, 20; July 25, 26, 27; August 1, 2, 3 of 2024
Thursdays and Fridays of July 18, 19; July 25, 26; and August 1, 2 of 2024 have evening performances at 7:30 pm.
Saturdays of July 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 2024, have a matinee performance at 2 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm
About Auditions
Those auditioning will sign up for a five-minute slot. While it is preferred that you audition in person, a video submission will be accepted if you cannot attend.
Please bring a 32-bar or 1-minute audition cut of a song of your choosing, preferably in the show's style.
Check back here again in mid-April to access a folder with the materials potentially used for callbacks!
Before audition day – submit the Audition Form & Rehearsal Conflict Form (provided after the audition request is submitted)
On audition day – arrive in the theater lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time. You will be directed to the audition space.
Questions: please email us at fiddlerauditionsotp@gmail.com.
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals are generally scheduled Monday through Saturday. Participating in a show at Overshadowed is a serious commitment, and rehearsal attendance is very important. However, we understand that you are volunteering your time, and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. Please ensure you list all known conflicts on the conflict form (provided after the audition request is submitted). Communication of subsequent conflicts needs to be with as much notice as possible.
Character Breakdown
These chorus members will portray the people of the village as either Papas, Mamas, Sons, or Daughters. Strong dancers are needed for featured parts, especially in the wedding scene and To Life. Double casting will be used as needed. Some smaller speaking roles and solos will be determined during rehearsals.
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Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range: Ab2 to F5
Tevye is a likeable, hard-working, pious man who sees the positive side of life. Strong patriarch but gentle father of 5 daughters he has raised according to the Scriptures. He is humorous and relaxed, but when pushed, can show stubbornness. Strong actor who must carry the show and have a good connection with the audience.
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Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range: A3 to Eb5
Golde is the real strength behind Tevye, the one who keeps the household going. She is very concerned that her daughters make good matches and have easier lives than she & Tevye have had. Must have good comedic timing.
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Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range: F3 to F5
Yente is the middle-aged widow who matches up the young people of the village in the hopes that they will marry. She is the village busybody and knows all the news of the town. She is the comedienne of the show.
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Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range: C3 to F#4
Lazar is the town’s wealthiest citizen & is the same age, if not older, than Tevye. He wants to marry, by traditional parental agreement, Tevye’s daughter, Tzeitel. Promising to give her a good & secure life. A feisty, comic role.
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Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range: B3 to D5
Tzeitel is the first daughter to marry and the first to challenge the traditions—a strong dramatic actress.
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Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range: E3 to F#4
Motel is a meek & poor tailor who seeks the hand of Tzeitel and comes into his own in the process. This is a terrific character role needing a sensitive, nervous, but loveable portrayal, as well as a strong singing voice.
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Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 23
Vocal range: B3 to E5
Hodel becomes intrigued with the radical, young student, Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join him in Siberia where he is imprisoned for his reform activities. Hodel sings a haunting solo as she says goodbye to her father at the train station. A clear and strong vocal tone is needed for this role.
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Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range: B2 to E4
Perchik is a visitor to Anatevka and, therefore, an outsider. He brings with him radical new ideas that challenge the traditions. He falls for Hodel. This role requires an actor capable of showing intensity and an unfailing commitment to his beliefs.
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Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range: B3 to D5
Chava is the scholarly daughter who loves to read. She falls in love and runs off with Fyedka, a Russian soldier, and breaks her father’s heart. This role requires a capable dramatic actress who can perform an emotional dance.
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Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 25
Non-singing role
Fyedka, a strong young soldier, sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He may be double-cast as a Russian Soloist.
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Gender: Female
Ages: 8 to 13
Vocal range: B3 to D5
The second youngest daughter of Tevye & Golde. She takes lessons at home from Perchik & appears in several scenes with some speaking lines.
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Gender: Female
Ages: 8 to 13
Vocal range: B3 to D5
The youngest daughter of Tevye & Golde. She takes lessons at home from Perchik & appears in several scenes with some speaking lines.
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Gender: Male
Age: 18-35
Vocal Range: G3 to Ab4
A kind Russian who sings a song to congratulate Lazar Wolfe and Tevye. He must have a strong voice. He may be double-cast as Fyedka.
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Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Non-singing role
This Russian military official stationed near Anatevka, knows the villagers well, and even likes some of them, particularly Tevye. But these superficial relationships don’t prevent him from carrying out violence against the people.
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Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 70
Anatevka’s Jewish spiritual leader.
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Gender: Male
Age: 16 to 25
The Rabbi’s son. He is uncertain of the presence of Perchik in the village.
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Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 70
He runs the bar in town and is a friend of Tevye.
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Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range: D3 to Eb4
He runs the bookshop in town and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.
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Gender: Female
Age: 60 to 75
Vocal range: C#4 to D5
Grandma Tzeitel is a ghost figure who appears in the Dream Scene and has a wonderful solo, endorsing the marriage of Tzeitel to Motel. It is a very entertaining & memorable role. This actress will also appear as a villager.
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Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range: C4 to Eb5
Fruma-Sarah is also a ghost figure who appears in the Dream Scene. She portrays Lazar Wolf’s departed wife & becomes enraged that her husband plans on marrying Tzeitel. It is a show-stopping scene requiring a strong singer to carry a challenging solo. This actress will also appear as a villager.
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Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 70
The town beggar. Chorus songs.
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Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 70
The town Hatter. Chorus songs.
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Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 70
The mother of Motel. Chorus songs.
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Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30
Fyedka’s Russian friend & fellow soldier. Chorus songs.
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Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30
Fyedka’s Russian friend & fellow soldier. Chorus songs.
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Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 70
Catholic spiritual leader. He will also play a villager. Chorus songs.
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Gender: Male
Age: Any
Violinist to play live on stage.
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Gender: ALL
Age: 8 to 80
These chorus members will portray the people of the village as either Papas, Mamas, Sons or Daughters. Strong dancers are needed for featured parts especially in the wedding scene and To Life. There will be double casting in these areas as needed. Some smaller speaking roles & solos will be determined during rehearsals.