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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR – Grades 5-12

AUDITIONS: Saturday, February 3 @ 10:00 AM

Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis Street, Middletown

Audition material can be found at www.theperformingartsacademy.com.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO TO PREPARE

• Please choose the character you wish to audition for and memorize ALL SCRIPTS for that character.
• MEMORIZE the song for that character. Ensemble people need to memorize the song, “Tradition.”
• Bring your stage shoes for working with the choreographer.

Rehearsals: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Beginning: February 10, 2024

Performances: April 26, 27 and May 3, 4 @ 7:00 PM, April 28 and May 5 @ 3:00 PM

Tickets: $14 Adults, $10 Sr. Adults (65+) and children (10 and under)

Character Roles

Tevye -Tevye is the heart and conscience of Fiddler on the Roof JR. Tevye is often cast as a larger young man, but his stature really comes from his integrity and zest for life. Tevye should be able to show the wide range of conflict, joy and pain that this character feels throughout the story.

Golde – Golde is the backbone of the family. She has a rather gruff exterior, but in her heart is sheer dedication to her family. When casting Golde, remember that she must be able to manage Tevye. She runs the household, and must be able to keep Tevye s more emotional side in check.

Tzeitel -Tzeitel is the oldest daughter of Tevye and Golde. She is the first to challenge the traditions of Anatevka by pleading with her fateher to let her marry Motel the tailor, to whom she has pledged her love.

Hodel – Hodel is a strong, independent middle child. She is outspoken but respectful. She has her eye on the Rabbi s son at the outset of the story, but she is charmed by the revolutionary Perchick the moment she meets him, though she may not show it right away. Her dedication and love is real as she follows him to Siberia.

Chava – Chava is the scholarly daughter who loves to read. Her love the Russian, Fyedka, tests her father to the very limit and provides the largest conflict in the story.

Shprintze and Bielke – Shprintze and Bielke are the youngest daughters of Tevye and Golde. They are considerably younger than the three matchmakerdaughters.

Motel – Motel is the poor, young tailor who is charmed with Tzeitel. He is an endearing sort of Woody Allen type.

Perchik – Perchik is a young student who brings with him radical new ideas that challenge the traditions of the community. Perchik should be able to hold his own with Tevye.

Lazar Wolf – Lazar Wolf is a butcher, the town s wealthiest citizen and is the same age as, if not older, than, Tevye.

Fiddler – The Fiddler must be an actor who can hold the attention of an entire audience with stylized movement, facial expression and dance. The Fiddler is a silent role, yet an important one, and can easily be played by either a boy or a girl.

Yente – Yente is the middle-aged widow who matches up the young people of the village in hopes that they will marry. She is a village busybody and knows all the news of the town.

Constable – The constable is the local sheriff representing the Russian government. The constable is a complex character, caught between his good nature towards the people of Anatevka and his duty to the non-Jewish Russian government.

Fyedka – Fyedka is a strong, young, Russian soldier who falls in love with Chava.

Featured Ensemble – Mordcha, Yussel, Avram, the Rabbi and Mendel are smaller roles that add much to the richness of the community portrayed in Fiddler on the Roof JR. Mordcha is a friendly, interesting innkeeper. Yussel is a hatter. Avram is a bookseller. Mendel is the Rabbi s son. The Rabbi is the spiritual center of the community and the actor should be able to play an old man onstage. He should have a comic feel, although this is a serious role. These roles have a short part in To Lifethat can be spoken or sung.

Villagers- The Villagers will portray the people of the village as Papas, Mamas, Sons or Daughters. Also included in this group are the Guests, Inn Patrons, Motels Parents and Motels Relations. Keep the musicians consistent throughout the show, choosing a few actors with a great rapport. Also, keep family units when casting Motel s parents and relations. This can be as large a group as your stage can safely accommodate. They are the faces of Anatevka. This is a wonderful opportunity to cast anyone regardless of his or her talent level or experience.

Ensemble – The First Man, Second Man, Another Man, First Woman, Second Woman and Third Woman all have spoken lines and are great featured roles, perfect for performers who are new to the stage.

Russian Soldiers – The Russian Soldiers are under the command of the Constable. These are perfect roles for kids who have had little or no experience. Sasha has two short lines, and all the Russians sing together.