Trilogy is thrilled to kick off its “Plays in the Park” summer series with Fiddler on the Roof!

Book by Joseph Stein

Music by Jerry Bock

Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

Produced by Joe Schmidt

Directed by Jaye Barre

Musical Direction by John Birckhead

Choreography by Kristin Sarboukh

Audition Dates: May 4th from 1pm to 5pm and May 6th from 6pm to 9pm

Audition Location: Bernards Township Community Center, 289 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Audition Format: Anyone auditioning must sign up for an audition slot on the official audition form. 

Each audition slot will be for 10 minutes. Sing 16-32 bars of your choice, displaying your vocal range/talent for musical theatre. Be sure to review the Fiddler on the Roof Audition Sides prior to your audition. 

You will be expected to stay through the end of your hour for a group audition with our choreographer (10 min). For example, if you sign up for the 1:20-1:30pm slot, the choreography portion will occur from 1:50-2:00pm.

PLOT:

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof‘s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness.

SHOW DATES: July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 @ 8:00pm

All shows take place at Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater, Valley Road, Basking Ridge NJ

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

TEVYE – Male, 35-60s – Range: Ab2 – F5 The likeable, 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.

GOLDE – Female, 25-60s – Range: A3 – Eb5 Tevye’s strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye.

TZEITEL – Female, 18-25 – Range: B3 – D5 Tevye’s eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town’s traditions.

HODEL – Female, 18-23 – Range: B3 – E5 Tevye’s second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia.

CHAVA – Female, 15-20 – Range: B3 – D5 Tevye’s middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier.

SHPRINTZE – Female, 9-12 – Range: B3 – D5 Tevye’s fouth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik.

BIELKE – Female, 6-9 – Range: B3 – D5 Tevye’s youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik.

MOTEL – Male, 18-30 – Range: E3 – F#4 The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly.

PERCHIK – Male, 20-30 – Range: B2 – E4 The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel.

FYEDKA – Male, 18-25 – Speaking Role A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence.

LAZAR WOLF – Male, 40s-60s – Range: C3 – F#4 The feisty, brawny butcher and the town’s wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel.

YENTE – Female, 30s-60s – Range: F3 – F5 The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip.

CONSTABLE – Male, 35-60 – Speaking Role Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.

Leading Role not for you? No worries!! There is a HUGE ENSEMBLE of Villagers that will make up all different kinds of families!