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We are currently casting shows in our 49th Season!
We are currently casting shows in our 49th Season!
Fiddler on the Roof
The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia returns to the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse next Summer! Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and book writer, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. This musical theatre tradition will be directed by Seth Reines who has been directing for Circa ’21 since its first year in 1977, most recently Come From Away in 2025 & Clue in 2022. Choreography will be provided by Ashley Becher. Music Direction will be provided by Circa ’21 resident music director, Ron May.
Rehearsals begin April 16, 2026, and the show runs April 29 – June 27, 2026. All performances take place at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, Illinois. Weekly salary, housing and travel included.
Please see the character breakdown for a complete list of characters we are casting.
For consideration, please send a headshot/resume and reel to Production Manager, Jeremy Littlejohn at [email protected].
Available Roles / Character Breakdown:
Lazar Wolf – Male. 45-65.
Lazar is the town butcher, and his business has been more successful than most of his neighbors’. His first wife, Fruma Sarah, has died, and he has decided that Tzeitel would make an ideal second wife. He promises security and comfort, and his financial situation is coveted by everyone in town. Vocal Range: Baritone, F#4-Gb4
Fruma-Sarah – Female. 30-50.
Fruma-Sarah is a ghostly depiction of the late wife of Lazar Wolf. As depicted in Tevye’s dream (at least the way he tells it to Golde) she is an angry and vindictive ghost, who is enraged that her husband might be re-marrying. Must have immense stage presence, as this is a show-stopping moment. It is the terror instilled in Golde by Fruma-Sarah that allows Tzeitel to marry the man she loves. Doubles as Shaindel and with ensemble. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, D#5/Eb5-C4 (Middle C)
Rabbi / Ensemble – Male. 45-65.
The Rabbi is a source of wisdom and guidance for the people of Anatevka – spiritually, religiously, and with advice on their day to day lives. He is respected by all the villagers, and they confer on him as much authority as a Jew can have in Anatevka. He may make legal rulings on how Jews should live their lives Jewishly, but he has absolutely no authority according to any non-Jews. When facing the Czar and his soldiers, the rabbi becomes powerless. Vocal Range: Baritone
Mendel / Ensemble – Male. 20-30.
The Rabbi’s son, who is being groomed to one day, hopefully, become the Rabbi. He is always correcting Tevye’s “As the good book says…” quotes, as Tevye often is confused about what’s in the Good Book. He is one for rules and specifics and is a strong adherent of tradition. As such, he is uncertain of the presence of Perchik the radical in the village. Generally, he’s a bit too persnickety and lacks his father’s grace. Doubles with ensemble.
Mordcha / Ensemble – Male. 25-45.
Mordcha runs the local bar in town and is a friend to Tevye. Doubles with ensemble.
Avram / Ensemble – Male. 25-45.
Avram runs the local bookshop in town and keeps the town informed of all the news in the area – news which is mostly bad. Doubles with ensemble. Vocal Range: Baritone, D#4/Eb4-D3
Fiddler / Ensemble –20-30.
The fiddler appears, playing music on the roof, to show how delicate the balance of life is as the Jews of Anatevka are living it. Playing violin live is a bonus! Doubles with ensemble.
Shprintze –Female Child Actor. 9-12.
Tevye and Golde’s second youngest daughter. She takes lessons at home from Perchik and appears in several scenes with some speaking lines. Vocal Range: Alto, D5-B3
Bielke –Female Child Actor. 8-11.
Tevye & Golde’s youngest daughter. She takes lessons at home from Perchik, and appears in several scenes with some speaking lines. Vocal Range: Alto, D5-B3
Ensemble – All ages welcome.
Jewish villagers who are papas, mamas, sons and daughters, and Russian soldiers.
Rehearsals begin April 16, 2026, and the show runs April 29 – June 27, 2026. All performances take place at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, Illinois. Weekly salary, housing and travel included.
Please see the character breakdown for a complete list of characters we are casting.
For consideration, please send a headshot/resume and reel to Production Manager, Jeremy Littlejohn at [email protected].
Available Roles / Character Breakdown:
Lazar Wolf – Male. 45-65.
Lazar is the town butcher, and his business has been more successful than most of his neighbors’. His first wife, Fruma Sarah, has died, and he has decided that Tzeitel would make an ideal second wife. He promises security and comfort, and his financial situation is coveted by everyone in town. Vocal Range: Baritone, F#4-Gb4
Fruma-Sarah – Female. 30-50.
Fruma-Sarah is a ghostly depiction of the late wife of Lazar Wolf. As depicted in Tevye’s dream (at least the way he tells it to Golde) she is an angry and vindictive ghost, who is enraged that her husband might be re-marrying. Must have immense stage presence, as this is a show-stopping moment. It is the terror instilled in Golde by Fruma-Sarah that allows Tzeitel to marry the man she loves. Doubles as Shaindel and with ensemble. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, D#5/Eb5-C4 (Middle C)
Rabbi / Ensemble – Male. 45-65.
The Rabbi is a source of wisdom and guidance for the people of Anatevka – spiritually, religiously, and with advice on their day to day lives. He is respected by all the villagers, and they confer on him as much authority as a Jew can have in Anatevka. He may make legal rulings on how Jews should live their lives Jewishly, but he has absolutely no authority according to any non-Jews. When facing the Czar and his soldiers, the rabbi becomes powerless. Vocal Range: Baritone
Mendel / Ensemble – Male. 20-30.
The Rabbi’s son, who is being groomed to one day, hopefully, become the Rabbi. He is always correcting Tevye’s “As the good book says…” quotes, as Tevye often is confused about what’s in the Good Book. He is one for rules and specifics and is a strong adherent of tradition. As such, he is uncertain of the presence of Perchik the radical in the village. Generally, he’s a bit too persnickety and lacks his father’s grace. Doubles with ensemble.
Mordcha / Ensemble – Male. 25-45.
Mordcha runs the local bar in town and is a friend to Tevye. Doubles with ensemble.
Avram / Ensemble – Male. 25-45.
Avram runs the local bookshop in town and keeps the town informed of all the news in the area – news which is mostly bad. Doubles with ensemble. Vocal Range: Baritone, D#4/Eb4-D3
Fiddler / Ensemble –20-30.
The fiddler appears, playing music on the roof, to show how delicate the balance of life is as the Jews of Anatevka are living it. Playing violin live is a bonus! Doubles with ensemble.
Shprintze –Female Child Actor. 9-12.
Tevye and Golde’s second youngest daughter. She takes lessons at home from Perchik and appears in several scenes with some speaking lines. Vocal Range: Alto, D5-B3
Bielke –Female Child Actor. 8-11.
Tevye & Golde’s youngest daughter. She takes lessons at home from Perchik, and appears in several scenes with some speaking lines. Vocal Range: Alto, D5-B3
Ensemble – All ages welcome.
Jewish villagers who are papas, mamas, sons and daughters, and Russian soldiers.
