Fiddler on the Roof

Characters

• TEVYE (Male, stage age 4560) Charismatic milkmannarrator Warm, humorous, philosophical, torn by change Must carry the show excellent actingsinging connection with audience Vocal Baritone (Ab2F4) Provided cut If I Were a Rich Man (4) m67-91
• GOLDE (Female, 4050) Practical, strong-willed wifemother Sarcastic, loving, backbone of family Dry humor, emotional depth Vocal Mezzo-Soprano (A3Eb5) No specific cut, use own
• TZEITEL (Female, 1825) Eldest daughter Sensible, romantic, first to defy tradition for love Vocal Mezzo-Soprano (B3D5) No specific cut, use own
• HODEL (Female, 1825) Independent, passionate middle daughter Intelligent, expressive Vocal Mezzo-Soprano (B3E5) No specific cut, use own
• CHAVA (Female, 1622) Quiet, bookish youngest Gentle, poignant interfaith romance arc Movement preferred Vocal Mezzo-Soprano (Bb3D5) No specific cut, use own
• SHPRINTZE Female, 9-12 - Range B3 - D5 Tevyes fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik Ensemble Role
• BIELKE Female, 6-11 - Range B3 - D5 Tevyes youngest daughter Takes lessons at home from Perchik Ensemble Role
• MOTEL KAMZOIL (Male, 1830) Timid tailor who grows confident Vulnerable, comedic Vocal Tenor (E3F4) Provided cut Miracle of Miracles (10) m5-38
• PERCHIK (Male, 2035) Radical student Idealistic, intense, charming Vocal TenorBaritone (B2E4) Provided cut Now I Have Everything (22) m1-21
• FYEDKA (Male, 2035) Kind Russian soldier Gentle outsider Acting-focused featured in To Life Vocal BaritoneTenor (C3E4) No specific cut, use own
• LAZAR WOLF (Male, 4060) Wealthy, boisterous butcher Gruff, comedic Vocal Baritone (C3F4) No specific cut, use own
• YENTE (Female, 50) Gossipy matchmaker Outspoken, funny character role Vocal Mezzo (F3F5) Provided cut The Rumor (25) m12-20
• GRANDMA TZEITEL (Female, 50) Feisty ghost Vocal MezzoCharacter (C4D5 typical) Provided cut The Dream (11) m1-34
• FRUMA SARAH (Female, 30) Dramatic ghost in dream Operatic flair Vocal Mezzo (C4Eb5) Provided cut The Dream (11) m123-138 Movement heavy
• THE RABBI Male, 40-70 - Speaking Role Anatevka’s Jewish spiritual leader
• MENDEL Male, 16-30 - The Rabbi’s son. He is uncertain of the presence of Perchik and the idea of change in the village.
• CONSTABLE Male, 30-60 - Speaking Role Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers.
• MORDCHA, AVRAM, NACHUM, YUSSEL, SHANDEL, SASHA, BORIS, PRIEST, ETC Make up the ENSEMBLE of Villagers that will populate all different kinds of families! Russian Soldiers and Dancers as well! Both speaking and non-speaking roles, as well as small solos, are available. The ensemble is key to this show as the main themes we’re exploring surround community and tradition. There will be double casting here as necessary.
• MORDCHA The innkeeper
• AVRAM The Bookseller
• NACHUM The Beggar
• YUSSEL
• SHAINDEL Motel's Mother
• SASHA a russian soldier
• BORIS a russian soldier
• PRIEST A Russian Orthodox Priest
• FIDDLER
• RIFKA Woman in the Rumor
• MIRALA Woman in the Rumor
• RUSSIAN SOLOIST
• ENSEMBLE