The Encore

Auditions for Fiddler on The Roof

Key Dates: Rehearsals 5/5/26 – 6/3/26; Performances 6/4/26 – 7/19/26 (Wed-Sun)

*Please submit by: 3/1/26

We are currently accepting submissions for the following roles:

GOLDE Tevye’s strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. Female, Age: 40 to 50; Vocal Range – Top: Eb5, Bottom: A3

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

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

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

SHPRINTZE Tevye’s fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik. Female, Age: 9 to 13; Vocal Range – Top: D5, Bottom: B3

BIELKE Tevye’s youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik. Female, Age: 8 to 12; Vocal Range – Top: D5, Bottom: B3

YENTE The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip. Female, Age: 50 to 60; Vocal Range – Top: F5, Bottom: F3

MOTEL The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel.

Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. Male, Age: 18 to 25:

Vocal Range – Top: F#4, Bottom: E3

PERCHIK The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly

challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with

Hodel. Male, Age: 20 to 30: Vocal Range – Top: E4, Bottom: B2

LAZAR WOLF The feisty, brawny butcher and the town’s wealthiest citizen who

wishes to marry Tzeitel. Male, Age: 40 to 50: Vocal Range – Top:

F#4, Bottom: C3

AVRAM Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news

in the area. Male, Age: 40 to 60: Vocal Range – Top: Eb4, Bottom: D3

GRANDMA TZEITEL Golde’s deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between

Tzeitel and Motel. Female, Age: 60 to 75: Vocal Range – Top: D5,

Bottom: C#4

FRUMA-SARAH Lazar’s Wolf’s deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her

husband plans to wed Tzeitel. Female, Age: 35 to 45: Vocal Range –

Top: Eb5, Bottom: C4

CONSTABLE Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the

villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the

villagers. Male, Age: 35 to 45

FYEDKA A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations

and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence.

Male, Age: 20 to 25

ENSEMBLE Villagers, Russian Soldiers

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:

Please Submit:

A. TWO ONE-MINUTE SELECTIONS of your choosing in the style of

the show. These should be EITHER:

(1) One-Minute Ballad and (1) One-Minute Uptempo; or

(1) One-Minute Song and (1) One-Minute Monologue;

B. DANCE/MOVEMENT SUBMISSION — This should be EITHER:

–Your Dance Reel,

–Excerpt from an archival recording; or

–Self-tape of a combination of your choosing;

C. Current HEADSHOT and RESUME (please include Height).

SEND TO: submissions@theencoretheatre.org

(Shareable YouTube Video Link preferred)