FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Chicago ECC/Singers (morning - all genders)
Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre | Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
10:00 AM (C)
Break: 12:00-1:00pm / Additional chorus singer call at 1:00pm
Dinner Theatre
$830 weekly minimum
Equity actors for chorus singers in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (see breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
Many of the characters represented in Fiddler on the Roof identify as Jewish. Actors of Jewish heritage or who identify as Jewish are encouraged to audition. Roles that identify as Jewish have been noted in the breakdown.
Come ready to sing 16 bars from your book in the style of the show. Bring sheet music and headshot/resume. Accompanist will be provided. Singers may be asked to stay and dance. Bring dance shoes (no heels). Knee pads will be provided.
Fine Arts Buildings STUDIOS
410 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Studio C
Expected to attend:
Elizabeth Margolius - Director
Rommy Sandhu - Choreographer
Valerie Maze - Music Director
Matthew Carney - Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director
Equity Chorus Call Day 1 (Dancers): August 7, 2023
Equity Chorus Call Day 2 (Singers): August 8, 2023
Ensemble Callbacks: August 11, 2023
Equity Principal Audition: August 14, 2023
Principal Callbacks: August 18, 2023
1st Possible Rehearsal: December 26, 2024
Technical Rehearsals January 17 - 21, 2024
Previews: January 24-31, 2024
Press Opening: February 1, 2024
MRE Restriction: December 26 - February 4, 2024
Anticipated Closing: March 24, 2023
OTHER
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.
ENSEMBLE: Strong movers/dancers/singers. An ensemble of villagers in Anatevka, a small village in Russia. Ballet technique a plus (but not required). Actors who play fiddle, accordion/concertina, guitar, or mandolin a plus (but not required). Young performers will be auditioned at a later call.
FRUMA-SARAH (35-45, Jewish) - Lazar Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. C4-Eb5
GRANDMA TZEITEL (60+, Jewish) - Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. C#4-D5
SHAINDEL (40+, Jewish) - Mother of Motel
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