Book by: Joseph Stein
Music by: Jerry Bock
Lyrics by: Sheldon Harnick
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Omri Schein
Choreographer: Jill Gorrie
Music Director: Richard Dueñez Morrison
AUDITION LOCATION
SDMT Studio located at 4650 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111
AUDITION INFORMATION
San Diego Musical Theatre is committed to being an anti-racist organization. SDMT is further committed to providing a work environment that is free of sexual harassment. Unlawful and unacceptable harassment based on race, color, gender, gender expression or identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status is not tolerated.
SEEKING: A diverse cast of NON-UNION singers, dancers and comedic performers of all ethnicities and gender identities with a positive willingness to play! ONE AEA CONTRACT FOR THE ROLE OF TEVYE AVAILABLE. The roles of GOLDE, MOTEL, TZEITEL, and the RABBI have been cast, all other roles are open. Also seeking onstage understudies for all roles from the ensemble and 2 onstage swings for the ensemble. NO HOUSING AVAILABLE / ALL JOBS SAN DIEGO LOCAL HIRE ONLY.
CONFLICTS: Please look at the production calendar before making your appointment. It is located under the Registration Form tab on Casting Manager or click HERE. You may only have conflicts between January 9-27 to be considered, but it is always better to have no conflicts at all. If you have any conflicts beyond January 27 or any performance date, please do not sign up to audition. Thank you for understanding!
AUDITION SCHEDULE
*IMPORTANT NOTE – On Casting Manager, you may only sign up for the Dance Call OR the Singer Call, not for both. If you would like to attend BOTH THE SINGER AND DANCE CALL, please schedule an appointment for the Singer Call and email me at jill@sdmt.org that you also plan on attending the Dance Call so I know how many people to expect. Thank you!
SINGER CALL – Sunday, September 10 starting at 5pm
The following roles should sign up for the Singer Call… Tevye (AEA Contract Available), Golde (understudy), Tzeitel (understudy), Hodel, Chava, Shprintze & Bielke, Motel Kamzoil (understudy), Perchik, Fyedka, Yente, Lazar Wolfe, Mordcha, Avram, The Constable, Grandma Tzeitel/Shaindel, Fruma-Sarah/Rifka and The Rabbi (understudy).
You should also plan to attend the Dance Call the next day on Monday, September 11 if you are auditioning for Perchik, Hodel, Fyedka and Chava. Just be sure to email me at jill@sdmt.org and let me know that you will be attending that call as well.
DANCE CALL – Monday, September 11 starting at 6pm
Seeking Dancers who sing with ballet and contemporary dance experience. If you are auditioning for Mendel, Nachum, The Fiddler, Russian Dancers/Bottle Dancers and onstage swings, please sign up for the Dance Call starting at 6pm. Please also prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show should you be asked to stay and sing after the dance call.
If you attended the Singer Call the day before on Sunday, September 10 for the roles of Perchik, Hodel, Fyedka and Chava, please attend this Dance Call as well by emailing me at jill@sdmt.org and let me know you will be attending.
CALLBACK – Sunday, October 1 starting at 6pm
Should you be invited back to the callback, you will find the sides on our website at www.sdmt.org, or on Casting Manager at least one week prior to the Callback.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS – Friday, September 8
If you cannot attend the Singer Call but can attend the callback on Sunday, October 1, please sign up on Casting Manager as a video submission and submit your vocal audition through Casting Manager by the morning of Friday, September 8.
If you cannot attend the Dance Call but can attend the callback on Sunday, October 1, please sign up on Casting Manager as a video submission and submit your dance audition/reel through Casting Manager by the morning of Friday, September 8.
To schedule an appointment, use the following link and create a free profile: HERE
PREPARATION
Singer Call: Plan on arriving 10 minutes before your appointment time to check-in. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that shows off vocals and comic timing. Bring one stapled headshot/resume. An accompanist will be provided so bring sheet music in the correct key.
Dance Call: You can check-in starting at 5pm and the studio will be open to stretch at 5:30pm. Please be warmed up and ready to dance at 6pm. Bring one stapled headshot/resume and prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show should you be asked to stay and sing after the dance call. An accompanist will be provided so bring sheet music in the correct key.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
First Rehearsal: Non-Union: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
AEA: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6p-11p, Saturday and Sunday 11a-6p
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
All performances at the SDMT Stage in Kearny Mesa.
Show Run: Friday, February 9 – March 10, 2024
Show Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7p and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
PAY
AEA: Guest Artist Tier 2 $516 a week
Non-union: $16.30 an hour for rehearsal and performances. Performances will be a four-hour minimum. Favored nations.
Child Actor: Stipend
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Tevye – One AEA contract available for this role.
PLEASE ATTEND SINGER CALL
(Stage age: 40-55): Tevye is a Jewish milkman navigating the changing times as his three daughters go on three separate journeys all which challenge his relationship with faith. Seeking an excellent, dynamic, charismatic actor with a keen sense of humor and excellent comic timing. Although often portrayed as a larger man, the original Tevye in the Sholem Aleichem stories, was not. Any physical type is welcome. Vocals: strong baritone sound (Ab2-F4).
Golde – Role has been cast. Seeking understudy.
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(Stage age: 40-55): Tevye’s no nonsense wife of 25 years and mother to their five daughters. Although she possess a dry wit and can often be stern, there are hints of warmth and affection. Seeking an excellent actor with emotional range, comic timing. Vocals: alto/mezzo (A3-Eb5).
Tzeitel – Role has been cast. Seeking understudy.
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(Stage age: 18-25): Tevye and Golde’s daughters, who each symbolize different facets of the cultural shift happening in their society. Tzeitel, the eldest, defies tradition by choosing her own husband out of love. Vocals: mezzo (B3-D5).
Hodel
PLEASE ATTEND BOTH SINGER AND DANCE CALL
(Stage age: 17 – 24): Tevye and Golde’s daughters, who each symbolize different facets of the cultural shift happening in their society. Hodel falls for an outsider, Perchik, who challenges their customs. Must have an excellent singing voice. Vocals: mezzo/soprano (B3-E5).
Chava
PLEASE ATTEND BOTH SINGER AND DANCE CALL
(Stage age: 15 – 20): Tevye and Golde’s daughters, who each symbolize different facets of the cultural shift happening in their society. She falls in love with a non-Jewish Russian, which tests Tevye’s tolerance. Must dance ballet well. Vocals: mezzo (B3-D5).
Shprintze & Bielke
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(Stage age: 8-14): Shprintze and Bielke, the two youngest daughters. Vocals: any range, sings only with ensemble.
Motel Kamzoil – Role has been cast. Seeking understudy.
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(Stage age: 20-35): Motel is a meek and poor tailor who is in love with Tzeitel. He transforms from a nebbish into a man who stands up for his love. Seeking a sympathetic, vulnerable, appealing actor with strong comedic skills and a tenor voice. Vocals: baritone/tenor (E3-F#4).
Perchik
PLEASE ATTEND BOTH SINGER AND DANCE CALL
(Stage age: 20-35): Perchik is an eager, intellectual, and radical student who symbolizes modern thinking and secularism. He falls love with Hodel and influences her to question the traditions that bind her. Seeking an excellent dynamic actor with a strong tenor voice. Vocals: lyric baritone (B2-E4).
Fyedka
PLEASE ATTEND BOTH SINGER AND DANCE CALL
(Stage age: 20-30): Fyedka is a young, Christian Russian. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he is kind and open minded. He weds Chava, which unfortunately alienates her from her family. The role requires a strong Tenor voice and strong dance ability. Vocals: tenor (G3-Ab4).
Yente
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(Stage age: 35-60): Yente is the village matchmaker. This role requires an excellent character actress with superb comic timing. Don’t let the age range discourage you. Bea Arthur was only 42 when she originated the role! Vocals: alto (solos F3-Eb4, sings higher with ensemble).
Lazar Wolf
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(Stage age 40-60): A well to do butcher and a widower, Lazar Wolf is initially chosen by Tevye to marry Tzeitel. He’s a respected member of the community, but his dreams of marrying Tzeitel are dashed when she chooses Motel. Seeking a strong comic character actor with a powerful baritone voice. Vocals: baritone (C3-Eb4).
Also seeking excellent comic actors to play the following featured roles:
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Mordcha – The Inn Keeper
Avram – The book seller, Vocals: Any range, solos Bb2-Eb4
The Constable
Grandma Tzeitel/Shaindel – Vocals: strong mezzo, solos C#4-D5
Fruma-Sarah/Rifka – Vocals: Strong mezzo, solos C4-Eb5
The Rabbi – has been cast, but will be understudied.
And excellent dancer/singers for:
PLEASE ATTEND DANCE CALL
Mendel – The Rabbi’s son*, Vocals: Any range, solos D3-Eb4
Nachum – The beggar*
The Fiddler*
Russian Dancers/Bottle Dancers
*Roles will double as Bottle dancers.
Onstage Swings:
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One female identifying onstage swing to cover the daughters, Frumah Sarah/Grandma Tzeitel.
One male identifying onstage swing to cover Russian Dancers/Bottle Dancers/Nachum/Mendel/The Fiddler.
