Happy Lane Children's Theater

05/21/2026

"Fiddler on the Roof Jr" 2026 - photos by Nick Brubaker

04/22/2026

Yay! See you there!
Susan Zelinsky /

04/19/2026

04/01/2026

COMING UP!!!

01/02/2026

Hello HAPPY LANE Enthusiasts!
I hope you'll be joining me for the Spring production. If you know anyone who is still deciding, I have 8 spots left. (Jan 2). They must be registered for class to audition.
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Please read this important information regarding auditions on the first day of class, AND send me your email so I can forward you the links you'll need to be PREPARED!

Auditions will be on Jan. 6 and 8, at the community center, 4pm. The links below will help your child prepare.
Callbacks will be the following week, if necessary.

Please ensure your actor is available on the following mandatory dates: April 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24. There are three performances total this year, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The cast is full of vibrant, charismatic characters, both girls and boys! There will be no double-casting this time.

Here are the CHARACTERS with a modified breakdown.

Remember to send me your email so I can send you all the links.
[email protected]
Thank you, Happy New Year, and Break a Leg!
Susan

LINK TO AUDITION SONGS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRonbRWTyilW7p04G9gPMiEIVfaTNYPn

STRONG SINGERS/ACTORS needed for the following roles: (larger roles with solo singing)
Tevye
Golde
Tzeitel
Hodel
Chava
Motel
Perchik
Lazar Wolf
*Fruma-Sharah*
*Grandma Tzeitel*

STRONG ACTORS needed for these roles: (featured characters) - PLEASE PREPARE the links under “SCRIPT”.
Constable
Fyedka
Yente - Please email Susan for specific instructions for “Yente".

CONFIDENCE needed for these roles: (some lines/on stage often)
Shprintze and Bielke: (Littlest sisters)
Featured Villagers: Mordcha, Yussel, Avram, the Rabbi, and Mendel
Russian Soldier: Sasha

NEW ACTORS: (great for beginners) NO AUDITION NECESSARY FOR THE FOLLOWING...
Villagers
Ensemble
Russian Soldiers

*_* - Fruma-Sarah and Grandma Tzeitel were originally cut from the Junior version, BUT I am adding them back in for the dream, Scene 7, “The Tailor, Motel Kamzoil”, reference at 59:45, Sc 7.

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