Auditions

Fiddler on the Roof Audition

Saturday, 5/11 at 10:00 am

Ruston Community Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for the upcoming show Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Dee Alexander, and sponsored by The Chumley Family. The musical features lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock, and book by Joseph Stein. Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler is a timeless classic that continues to speak to audience members today. Mark your calendars for May 11 and 14 for auditions located at The MARC (504 E Georgia St). The show dates will be July 18-21.

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.

Available roles:

Tevye (male, age 40-55) - The likable, hard-working, pious dairyman and proud patriarch and father of five daughters.
Golde (female, age 40-55) - Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.
Tzeitel (female, age 18-20) - Tevye's eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town's traditions.
Hodel (female, age 16-20) - Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.
Chava (female, age 16) - Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.
Shprintze (female, age 10-14) - Tevye's fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.
Bielke (female, age 9-12) - Tevye's youngest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.
Yente (female, 45-60)- The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.
Motel (male, age 18-30) - The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.
Perchik (male, age 18-25) - The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel.
Lazar Wolf (male, age 40-60) - The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.
Avram (male, age 30-65) - Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.
Grandma Tzeitel (female, age 60-75)- Golde's deceased grandmother who appears during a dream, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.
Fruma-sarah (female, age 35 – 55)- Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife who appears during a dream. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.
Constable (male, age 35-60)- Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.
Fyedka (male, age 20-30) - A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence.
The Rabbi (male age 50-70) Anetevka’s Jewish spiritual leader.
Mendel (male, age 18-40) Small mostly acting role and part of chorus
Mordcha (male, age 30-65)The Innkeeper and close friend of Tevye
Russian Soloist (male, age 20-50)
Nachum (male) - The Beggar
Yussel (male) - The Town Hatter
Russian Priest (male)
Sasha (male, age 20-30) - Fyedka’s fellow soldier and his friend
Boris (male, age 20-30) – Fyedka’s fellow soldier and his friend
Shaindel (female, age 40-55) – Motel’s mother
The Fiddler (Male or Female)
Ensemble - Will portray the villagers of Anatevka, Mamas, Papas, Sons or Daughters. Also Russian soldiers and featured dancers.

The audition dates will be May 11 at 10 AM and May 14 at 6 PM at The MARC. For this audition, participants will need to prepare 16-36 to sing and should bring sheet music or an accompaniment track. A bluetooth speaker will be available if needed. Singing a capella is not recommended. Also, participants should prepare a monologue about a minute in length to deliver from memory. Excerpts from the script will be available for those who do not have a monologue.