Fiddler on the Roof
Company
Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill Playhouse), producing artistic dir.-dir.; Jen Bender, assoc. artistic dir.; Christopher Slavik, assoc. prod.; Jillian Zack, music dir.; Joseph Stein, book; Sheldon Harnick, lyrics; Jerry Bock, music; JZ Casting, casting dir.; Geoff Josselson or Katja Zarolinski (JZ Casting)
Casting Equity actors for roles in Fiddler on the Roof.
Actors & Performers
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Nov. 13; runs Dec. 6, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024 at Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ.
Compensation & Contract Details
Key Details
- Sep 6, 2023: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
- Break: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
Prepare
a short, classic musical theatre song of the talent's own choosing.
Bring sheet music in the appropriate key and the talent's picture and
resume, stapled together. Note: Jewish-identifying actors are encouraged
to attend. ECC Audition on Sept. 8. EPA Procedures are in effect for
this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your
Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity’s contracts prohibit
discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its
employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed
to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages
performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as
performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Additional Materials
[Tevye]
Male, mid 40s-50s. A poor Jewish dairyman. Earthy, warm, funny and
hardworking. A man of the ‘old world’, he has a strong sense of
tradition and morality and struggles with the ever-changing world around
him. Charismatic and well-liked, his real zest for life is matched by
his love for his family and community. He is set in his ways, but deeply
vulnerable. Strong character singing voice.
[Golde] Female, mid
40s-50s. Jewish. Tevye’s domineering wife. Strong, loving, and
protective of her family and way of life. Mezzo.
[Yente] Female, 50s-60s. Jewish. The matchmaker. Gossipy and meddling, she knows everyone’s business. Comedic. Alto.
[Lazar
Wolf] Male, 40s-50s. A Jewish butcher. A big physical presence. He is a
wealthy widower who is interested in marrying Tzeitel, despite their
age differences. Baritone.
[Tzeitel] Female, 20s. Jewish. Tevye’s oldest daughter. Responsible and dutiful. In love with Motel, the tailor. Mezzo/Soprano.
[Hodel] Female, 20s. Jewish. Tevye’s second daughter. A romantic, she is in love with Perchik. Beautiful, legit soprano.
[Chava] Female, 20s. Jewish. Tevye’s third daughter; his baby bird. Has a great thirst for knowledge
