AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Fiddler on the Roof

The Stampede Troupe is pleased to announce open auditions for Fiddler on the Roof. We invite performers of all backgrounds and experience levels to audition and join us in bringing this beloved and timeless musical to life.

 

At its heart, Fiddler on the Roof tells a universal story that transcends generations and cultures. The musical explores the resilience of families navigating changing times, the struggles faced by migrants throughout history as they are forced from their homes, and the bittersweet experience of watching children grow up and forge lives of their own. These themes continue to resonate powerfully with audiences today.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

Producer – Tylene Gagnon

Director - Peter F. Muller

Choreographer - Amanda Meltzer
Vocal Director - Nicole Harwell

Stage Manager - Ally Cook

Conductor - Peter F. Muller

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VOCAL AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 6pm to 10pm, and Saturday, April 18 beginning at 10am. We will accept video submissions though we highly encourage scheduling an in-person audition. Please inquire with us upon submission of materials if there is a conflict with the date so that we can attempt to accommodate you.

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Please prepare 16-32 bars of a classic musical theatre song (no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown, please). Songs from the show are welcome. ​An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in your key, clearly marked with start and stop points. No tracks or a cappella auditions, please. If you are having difficulty selecting an audition song, you may sing “Sabbath Prayer.” Tracks and rehearsal music are available HERE.

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Please prepare one monologue from the show. Click HERE for monologue choices.

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DANCER ONLY AUDITIONS

Auditions for dancers who do not wish to sing will be held on Sunday, April 26 at 1pm. Be sure to sign-up for a 'dance only' audition at 1pm.

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CALLBACKS

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 1pm to 6pm with movement work from 1-2pm for all participants. Please be prepared for additional cold readings and vocal work.

 

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will vary by role but typically take place:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00–10:00 PM

• Sundays, 1:00–5:00 PM but may be extended based on the needs and progress of the cast.

 

Staging rehearsals begin on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with ensemble music rehearsals scheduled during the first two weeks of May. 

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TECH WEEK

August 2–6, 6:00–10:30 PM
Actors must be available for all tech rehearsals to be considered for casting.

 

PERFORMANCES

Performances will be held at the UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall:

• Friday, August 7, 2026 – 7:00 PM

• Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM

• Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 2:00 PM

• Friday, August 14, 2026 – 7:00 PM

• Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 7:00 PM

• Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 2:00 PM

 

PRINCIPAL ROLES

Tevye
Character Age: 45–60
Vocal Range: Baritone (Ab2–F4)
A very strong actor who carries the show and maintains a direct connection with the audience. Tevye is the heart and conscience of the story—humorous, reflective, loving, and deeply rooted in tradition, yet capable of great anger and stubbornness when pushed.

 

Golde (Tevye’s wife)
Character Age: 40–50
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (A3–Eb5)
Strong actor with good comic timing and a sharp sense of sarcasm. Golde is practical, resilient, and the emotional backbone of the family.

 

Tzeitel (Eldest Daughter)
Character Age: 18–25
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto (B3–D5)
Passionate and emotional. Tzeitel challenges tradition by choosing love over an arranged marriage.

 

Hodel (Second Daughter)
Character Age: 18–23
Vocal Range: Soprano with strong chest voice (B3–E5)
Idealistic and brave. Hodel falls in love with Perchik and leaves home to follow him, singing the powerful “Far From the Home I Love.”

 

Chava (Third Daughter)
Character Age: 15–20
Vocal Range: B3–D5
Intellectual and introspective. Chava’s love for Fyedka leads to the most painful break from tradition. 

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Motel (The Tailor)
Character Age: 18–25
Vocal Range: Tenor (E3–F#4)
A sensitive, nervous, and lovable character with strong comic timing and emotional vulnerability.

 

Perchik (The Student)
Character Age: 20–30
Vocal Range: Tenor (B2–E4)
An outsider with progressive ideas who challenges tradition and inspires change.

 

Fyedka (Russian Soldier)
Character Age: 18–25
Role: Primarily speaking
Strong dancer preferred. Performs a Russian dance in “To Life.” Fyedka is sincere and kind, deeply in love with Chava.

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SUPPORTING ROLES

Fruma-Sarah
Character Age: 60–80 (actors of any age considered)
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (C4–Eb5)
A show-stopping featured role in the Dream Sequence.

 

Lazar Wolfe (The Butcher)
Character Age: 40–65
Vocal Range: Baritone (C3–F#4)
Strong comic actor. Wealthy, proud, and resentful after losing Tzeitel.

 

Yente (The Matchmaker)
Character Age: 40–60
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto (F3–F5)
Minimal singing. Strong comedic instincts required.

 

Shprintze (Fourth Daughter)
Character Age: 9–13
Vocal Range: B3–D5
Good stage presence; moves well.

 

Bielke (Youngest Daughter)
Character Age: 8–12
Vocal Range: B3–D5
Good stage presence; moves well.

 

Grandma Tzeitel
Character Age: 60–75 (actors of any age considered)
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (C#4–D5)
A strong character actor; appears in the Dream Sequence and doubles with the chorus.

 

The Constable
Character Age: 35–55
Non-singing role; may double in ensemble. Strong actor.

 

The Rabbi
Character Age: 50–70
Non-singing role; may double in ensemble. Strong actor.

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ENSEMBLE

Multiple ensemble roles are available. We welcome:

• Non-singing actors who dance

• Non-dancing actors who sing

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