Jan 4 & 5

Auditions and Callbacks will be at the Saint James Cultural Arts Center -  176 2nd Street, St. James, NY 11780.  Callbacks are January 8 (if necessary, by invitation).  Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. An accompanist will be available. Bring sheet music in the correct key, or you may play a track that you bring.  Be prepared to read from the script, if asked. All roles open. See character breakdown below.

The Show Runs 8 performances (March 13 - 22) at the new black box St. James Community Cultural Arts Center Theatre - 176 2nd Street, St. James, NY 11780.  And 4 performances in Nassau County (Freeport) March 27-29 (possible extension).

We prefer talent who can do both the St. James and Nassau run, but we are open if you can only do one or the other.

Rehearsals will be mostly Tues & Thurs from 7-10, and Sat 2-5pm 

Beginning Sat January 10th (1st Table read).  Not everyone is called for all rehearsals. (see schedule in audition form for specific dates (subject to change). Tech week is March 9th-13th. There are two tech/dress rehearsals for the Nassau shows March 25 & 26,

* ALL ROLES ARE OPEN * SOME ROLES MAY BE DOUBLE CAST *

Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide.  

Tevye - This role WILL be double cast.

Seeking an extremely charismatic actor.  Good mover, and strong storyteller with great acting range. The likable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures.

Gender: male

Age: 45 to 60

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Golde - This role might be double cast.

Seeking an actress with great comedic and dramatic ability.   She should be able to go toe-to-toe with Tevye.

Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.

Gender: female

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Tzeitel - This role might be double cast.

Tevye's eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town's traditions.

Gender: female

Age: 18 to 25

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Hodel - This role might be double cast.

Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.

Gender: female

Age: 18 to 23

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Chava - This role WILL be double cast.

Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.

Gender: female

Age: 15 to 20

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Shprintze - This role WILL be double cast.

Tevye's fouth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.

Gender: female

Age: 9 to 13

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Bielke - This role WILL be double cast.

Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik.

Gender: female

Age: 8 to 12

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Yente - This role might be double cast.

looking for a seasoned actress able to be both comedic and dramatic.

The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.

Gender: female

Age: 50 to 60

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Motel - This role might be double cast.

Must have great comedic chops.

The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.

Gender: male

Age: 18 to 25

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: E3

Perchik - This role might be double cast.

The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel.

Gender: male

Age: 20 to 35

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Lazar Wolf - This role might be double cast.

The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.

Gender: male

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Avram - This role might be double cast.

Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area.

Gender: male

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Grandma Tzeitel - This role might be double cast.

Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.

Gender: female

Age: 60 to 75

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: C#4

Fruma-sarah - This role might be double cast.

Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.

Gender: female

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Constable - This role might be double cast.

Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.

Gender: male

Age: 35 to 45

Fyedka - This role might be double cast.

A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence.

Gender: maleAge: 20 to 25

Ensemble - The diverse people of the Jewish village of Anatevka—Mamas, Papas, Sons, and Daughters—Featured Dancers,  Russian Soldiers (such as Sasha and Boris) , & neighbors like the Innkeeper (Mordcha), the Beggar (Nachum), and the Hatter (Yussel), plus featured dancers, all key to showing the traditions and struggles within their world.

This production will help raise awareness and funds for a charity that helps battle Anti Semitism and support those effected by it. (specific charity to be annouced)

Contact the Director - Tony Chiofalo if you have questions or need more information.  516-810-9482. TonyActorNY@gmail.com.