07/06/2021
Youth Musical Theatre
“Fiddler on the Roof”
Zoom Auditions August 14 & 15, 2021 1:00-5:00pm
YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE is so excited to be producing the award winning and iconic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF “LIVE” at the stunning King Gillette Ranch Auditorium this fall. Rehearsals will be a hybrid of Zoom and in person. Below are the roles available as well as brief character descriptions. Please know that all major roles will be double cast and there are plenty of roles for the entire company! If you have a conflict with the audition dates, please contact us and we will arrange an alternate day and time for you. Looking forward to seeing you soon at the auditions!
Winter Show
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Location: King Gillette Ranch Auditorium
Audition Dates:
Open Call: August 14, 2021 1:00-5:00
Dance Call 1:00-2:00pm
2:00-5:00pm Scheduled Individual Zoom Auditions
Call Backs: August 15, 2021 1:00-6:00
Performance Dates
November 20, 2021 - 2:00 & 7:30
November 21, 2021 - 2:00 & 7:30
Character Descriptions
Male Roles
Tevye
Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (Ab2 – F5)
Acting: VERY strong actor who must carry the show and have a strong connection to the audience. He is the heart and conscience of Fiddler on the Roof.
Movement: move well
Motel, The Tailor
Vocal Range: Strong Tenor (E3 - F #4)
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
Perchik, The Student
Vocal Range: Tenor (B2 – E4)
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
Fyedka, The Russian Soldier
Mainly speaking role but may have short solo in “To Life”
Acting: Good actor who can use a Russian accent. Gentle with Chava but stands up to Tevye
Lazar Wolfe – The Butcher
Vocal Range: Baritone (C3 – F #4)
Acting: Strong, feisty actor with good comic skills.
Movement: move well
The Constable
Non-singing Role
Acting: Strong character role The constable is a Russian military official stationed near Anatevka. He knows the villagers well and even likes some of them, especially Tevye.
The Rabbi
Acting role
The Rabbi is the Jewish spiritual leader.
Mendel, The Rabbi’s Son
Age Range: 18 - 40
Acting role and part of chorus
Mordcha, The Innkeeper
Age Range: 30 - 65
Acting role and part of chorus. Mordcha runs the local bar and is a friend of Tevye
Avram, The Bookseller
Small acting role and part of chorus
Russian Soloist in “To Life”
Vocal Range: Tenor Very strong Russian soloist
Other Ensemble Roles
Nachum, The Beggar ;Yussel, The Town Hatter;Russian Priest;
Sasha and Boris – Fyedka’s fellow soldiers and his friends
Female Roles
Golde, Tevye’s Wife
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (A3 – Eb5)
Acting: Strong actor, good comic timing, exudes sarcasm
Movement: Moves well
Tzeitel, Eldest Daughter
Vocal range: Soprano/Alto (B3 to D5)
Acting: Strong dramatic actor
Movement: move well, part of Chava’s dance sequence
Hodel, 2nd Eldest Daughter
Vocal Range: Soprano with strong chest voice (B3 – E5)
Acting: Strong dramatic actor
Movement: move well
Chava, 3rd Eldest Daughter
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto
Acting: Strong dramatic actor
Movement: Ballet and/or Lyrical Modern dance training preferred.
Shprintze, 4th Eldest Daughter
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto
Acting: few spoken lines but needs to have good stage presence and reactions
Bielke, Youngest daughter
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto
Acting: few spoken lines but needs to have good stage presence and reactions
Yente, The Matchmaker
Vocal Range Soprano/Alto (F3 – F5)
Acting: Strong comedic talents
Grandma Tzeitel
Vocal range: Mezzo/Alto (C #4 – D5)
Acting: strong actor
Movement: move well
Fruma-Sarah
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (C4 – Eb5)
Acting: very strong
Female Ensemble Roles
Shaindel – Motel’s mother
The Fiddler
May be Male or Female
Other Ensemble Roles
Nachum, The Beggar
Yussel, The Town Hatter
Russian Priest;
Sasha and Boris – Fyedka’s fellow soldiers and his friends
Spring Show
LES MISERABLES
Location: Moorpark College
Audition Dates:
Open Call: January 22, 2022 1:00-5:00
Call Backs: January 23, 2022 1:00-6:00
Performance Dates
May 26, 2022 - 7:30
May 27, 1022 - 7:30
May28, 2022 - 2:00 & 7:30
May 29, 2022 - 2:00 & 7:30
Summer Show
BIG FISH
Location: King Gillette Ranch
Audition Dates: TBA
Performance Dates
July 2022
