Auditions

TEVYE: the Dairy Man. Male 40s +. Powerful Baritone/Baritenor, He is the Narrator, father of 5 daughters, a devoted father and man of God who is watching his village traditions fading away. A great comedian and storyteller, he is the heart and soul of the show. 

GOLDE: Tevyes Wife 40+ Alto -  long suffering wife and matriarch to Tevye. She often nags, worries and complains but she truly loves her husband and 5 daughters. The stable core of her family who often puts on a strong front to protect her world.

MOTEL: the Tailor: Male, 18–30. Tenor (E3–F#4). Sensitive, nervous, and lovable with strong comic timing and vulnerability. Moves well. A poor tailor who finds courage through love. 

PERCHIK: the Student: Male, 18–25. Tenor (B2–E4). Intense, idealistic, and charismatic. Strong acting required. Moves well. A radical thinker who challenges tradition and falls in love with Hodel. 

FYEDKA: the Russian Soldier: Male, 20–30. Primarily speaking role with featured tenor solo in “To Life.” Strong actor; Russian accent required. Strong dancer preferred. A gentle outsider whose love challenges boundaries. 

LAZAR WOLF: the Butcher: Male, 40–60. Baritone (C3–F#4). Strong comedic actor with presence. Moves well. Wealthy, proud, and resentful after losing Tzeitel. 

THE CONSTABLE: Male, 35–60. Non-singing. Strong character actor. A familiar authority figure whose loyalty ultimately lies with oppressive orders. GOLDE: Female, 40–55. Mezzo/Alto (A3–Eb5). Strong actor with sharp comic timing. Moves well. Tevye’s practical, strong-willed wife and emotional backbone of the family. 

TZEITEL: Female, 18–20. Soprano/Alto (B3–D5). Strong dramatic actor. Moves well. Eldest daughter who defies tradition for love. HODEL: Female, 16–20. Soprano (B3–E5). Strong dramatic actor with emotional depth. Moves well. Falls in love with Perchik and chooses conviction over comfort. 

CHAVA: Female, 16. Soprano/Alto. Strong dramatic actor. Ballet or lyrical dance preferred. A thoughtful daughter whose forbidden love breaks her father’s heart. 

SHPRINTZE: Female, 10–14. Soprano/Alto. Few lines; strong stage presence. Moves well. BIELKE: Female, 8–12. Soprano/Alto. Few lines; strong stage presence. Moves well. 

YENTE, the Matchmaker: Female, 45–60. Soprano/Alto (F3–F5). Strong comedic actor. Moves well. A meddling, gossip-loving village fixture. 

FRUMA SARAH: A ghost of the past 40+ - a featured part of Tevye's Dream sequence, she is a frightful ghost out for revenge. Loud, scary and dangerous. Actor will be a different villager for the other group scenes and songs of the show. 

GRANDMA TZEITEL: Female, 50–75. Mezzo/Alto (C#4–D5). Strong character actor. Moves well. Appears as a ghost in the Dream sequence. Doubles in ensemble.​

THE FIDDLER: Male or Female. Small in stature. Must move well.  FRUMA-SARAH: Female, 35–55. Mezzo/Alto (C4–Eb5). Very strong actor required. Moves well. A show-stopping ghostly warning in the Dream sequence. 

ENSEMBLE / CHORUS: Performers of various ages to portray the villagers of Anatevka (Mamas, Papas, Sons, Daughters). Ensemble members may also be assigned featured, named roles.