FIDDLER ON THE ROOF–-Auditions by Appointment Compass Rose Theater, 49 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Founding Artistic Director: Lucinda Merry-Browne Stage Director: Lucinda Merry-Browne Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Music by Jerry Bock Winner of nine Tony awards, this beautiful musical play tells the story of the village of Anatevka, a Jewish settlement in Czarist Russia. Though poor in possessions, the family of Tevye, a milkman, is rich in daughters and happiness. The poignancy of the story and the beauty of the music have made this play a tradition for musical theater audiences everywhere. 1st rehearsal: November 15, 2017. Runs December 15--January 28, 2018 (Thursday - Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select weekday matinees) Both Equity and Non-Equity Actors welcome. Equity Contract: Special Appearance, Level TBA Local housing provided depending on role. Audition Instructions: Bring 2 copies of headshot and resume. Prepare 16 bars of two songs, one upbeat and one ballad. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions. There will also be cold readings from the script/songbook. Bring headshot and resume. For student actors, no headshot required. Bring a recent photo. Character Descriptions Tevye – 40-60 – Father of five daughters who need to marry. Poor, stubborn, kind. Golde – 40-60 – Tevye’s wife, loving but also stubborn Their Daughters – Age ranges 15-25 Tzeitel Hodel - Cast Chava Shprintze Bielke Yente – 40-60 The matchmaker Motel – Cast Perchik – Cast Lazar Wolf – 30-50 The Butcher Mordcha – 30-50 The Innkeeper Rabbi – 30-60 Mendel – 15-25 Rabbi’s son Fruma Sarah – Ghost of Butcher’s wife Auditions will be held at Compass Rose Theater. 49 Spa Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Auditions: Wednesday, October 4, 4—8PM. Auditions: Saturday, October 7, 9:30AM--12:30PM. For Audition Appointment, please email audition@compassrosetheater.org Questions--please email office@compassrosetheater.org or call 410-980-5857