Young Dancers & Singers Needed for "Fiddler On the Roof" Play
Young dancers and singers are needed for the play "Fiddler on the Roof." Please refer to the details below. About the project: 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. Additional info: Performance Dates: April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2024 at 7:30 PM & April 14, 21 2024 at 3:00 PM. This is a singing and dancing audition. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
16 roles
The Tailor Vocal Range: Strong Tenor (E3 - F#4); 1 solo; 1 speaking solo Acting: Great character role needing someone who can show Motel’s sensitive, nervous but loveable character. Must have good comic timing and the ability to show vulnerability. Movement: move well
The Student Vocal Range: Tenor (B2 – E4); 2 solos; 1 speaking solo Acting – Strong acting skills. Actor must show intensity and an unfailing commitment to his radical beliefs. He should be able to hold his own against Tevye as he clashes with him idealistically. He is also likeable, charming and ultimately an accepted part of Tevye’s family. Movement: move well
The Russian Soldier Mainly speaking role with featured Tenor solo in “To Life” Acting: Good actor who can use a Russian accent. Gentle with Chava but stands up to Tevye Movement: Strong dancer preferable. Dances a Russian dance in “To Life” Fyedka is a Russian soldier who falls in love with Chava, Tevye’s third oldest daughter. He and Chava elope because Tevye cannot accept this total break in Jewish tradition.
The Rabbi’s Son Small mostly acting role and part of chorus; 2 solos Songs: Tradition, Sunrise, Sunset, The Rumor (solo), Anatevka (solo)
Russian Soldier Small acting role and part of chorus Songs: To Life
Eldest Daughter Vocal range: Soprano/Alto (B3 to D5) Solo: 1 Acting: Strong dramatic actor Movement: move well, part of Chava’s dance sequence
2nd Eldest Daughter Vocal Range: Soprano with strong chest voice (B3 – E5) Solos: 4 Acting: Strong dramatic actor Movement: move well
3rd Eldest Daughter Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto Solo: 1 Acting: Strong dramatic actor Movement: Ballet and/or Lyrical Modern dance training preferred.
4th Eldest Daughter Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto Acting: few spoken lines but needs to have good stage presence and reactions Movement: move well Songs: Tradition, Anatevka (speaking part) Shprintze takes lessons at home from Perchik and appears in several scenes
Youngest daughter Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto Acting: few spoken lines but needs to have good stage presence and reactions Movement: move well Songs: Tradition, Anatevka Bielke takes lessons at home from Perchik and appears in several scenes
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