Actors Theater Series, Inc.
Fullerton, CA

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
EPA

CONTRACT
COST
$1047 weekly minimum (Tier 3)

AUDITION DATE
Sunday, June 23, 2024
10:00 AM (P)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Sunday, June 23, 2024
1:00 PM (P)

LOCATION
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

PERSONNEL
Book: Joseph Stein
Music: Jerry Bock
Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
Director: Lonny Price
Producer: Tom McCoy
Choreographer: Lee Martino
Music Director: TBA
Company Manager: David Nestor
Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA
Casting Director: Richie Ferris, CSA

Expected to attend:
Choreographer: Lee Martino
Casting Directors: Either or both Michael Donovan, CSA & Richie Ferris, CSA

OTHER DATES
Callbacks: July 8 & 9
Final Callbacks: July 11
Rehearsals begin: 10/15
Opens: 11/9
Runs through: 12/1

Performance Schedule: 6 shows per week: Thursday – Sunday eves, plus matinees on Saturday & Sunday

OTHER
Venue: La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (See breakdown).

PREPARATION
Please come prepared to dance. Bring knee pads. If asked, to stay and sing please prepare a short song either from the show, or something appropriate to the show. An accompanist will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

BREAKDOWN

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

SEEKING:
TEVYE – CAST: Jason Alexander

GOLDE - Female, 50s - 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, early 20s - 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, 18+ to play late teens - 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 fourth 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, 20s - 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 – Range: Baritenor. 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, 40s-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 – Open on vocal range. Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with them.

THE FIDDLER – Male or Female, 20 – 50. Skilled musician with strong movement skills.

GRANDMA TZEITEL – Female, 60 – 70. Good character singer.

FRUMA-SARAH – Female, 30 – 40. Good character singer.

MORDCHA – Male, 35 – 60. The innkeeper. Open on vocal range.

RABBI – Male, 50 – 70. Open on vocal range.

MENDEL – Male, 18 – 30. The Rabbi’s son. Open on vocal range.

AVRAM – Male, 30 – 50. The bookseller. Open on vocal range.

NACHUM – Male, 30 – 50. The beggar. Open on vocal range.

SHANDEL - Female, 40 – 60, Motel’s mother. Open on vocal range.

BOTTLE DANCERS/RUSSIAN DANCERS – Male, 20s – 30s. Strong athletic dancers. Ballet technique preferred. Russian splits, knee work. BRING KNEE PADS. Open on vocal ranges.

SALARY

COST $1047 weekly minimum (Tier 3)

UNION

AEA