Auditions for Playhouse 2000 shows are roughly 8-12 weeks prior to the opening weekend of the show. Everyone is invited to audition, but we do our best to work very professionally. Actors should expect approximately 6 weeks of rehearsals. A full rehearsal schedule is typically available after auditions. Auditioners for each show are only expected to attend one audition session unless specially informed about call-backs.
In most cases, no advance preparation is necessary, and you only need to attend one of the two audition days.
Advance copies of most scripts can be checked out for two days (seriously, two!) at P2K’s VK Garage Theater office, 305 Washington Street.
All auditions are held in the Werlein Annex Studio unless otherwise indicated. You are only required to come to one audition session but are always welcome to attend both. Scripts will be available in the P2K Office at least a month before auditions.
Fiddler On The Roof is one of the world’s most iconic stage musicals. It combines laughter and sadness with a gorgeous score full of memorable songs and characters. Set in the Jewish enclave of Anatevka, it tells a heartwarming tale of changing times.
The Playhouse 2000 production will feature a large cast and chorus led by Stage Director Heather Cunningham and Music Director Alexis Korbe, with guest artists Jane and Jeffrey Brown in the roles of “Golde” and “Tevye”. All other roles will be cast from the audition.
Auditions will be held in The Cailloux Theater on Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 and Monday, June 1 at 6:30. While you are welcome at both, you are only expected to attend and be heard at one audition session unless specially informed about call-backs.
Depending on the turnout, you can plan on spending between 1 and 2 hours at the audition which will include a group singing audition, a group movement audition – both required for all who are able – and individual singing/reading auditions for those interested in leading or featured roles.
Everyone is invited to audition, and “emotional support guests” are welcome, but remember that we do our best to work very professionally.
When you arrive for the audition, please be prepared with:
- Enough personal info to fill in the 1-page audition form with a few recent credits (you can easily do this when you arrive.)
- Clothes you can move in and closed-toed shoes.
- An open and willing attitude to try what we ask you
Those interested in leading and featured roles should also prepare:
- 32 bars of a song in the Broadway style
- Sheet music for your song to give to the accompanist we provide (no a-capella or recorded accompaniment auditions, please.)
Advance copies of the Fiddler script can be checked out for two days (seriously, two!) at P2K’s VK Garage Theater office, 305 Washington Street.
Feel free to bring a friend – even the whole family! Anatevka has all ages and types!
Available Roles include:
Leading/Supporting Roles:
Tzeitel – (female, Mezzo-Soprano, plays 20’s) the oldest daughter
Motel – (male, Tenor, plays 20’s) the tailor
Hodel – (female, Mezzo-Soprano, plays 20’s – younger than Tzeitel) the 2nd daughter
Perchik – (male, Tenor – Supporting Role) the student
Chava – (female, Mezzo-Soprano, plays 20’s – younger than Hodel) the 3rd daughter
Fyedka – (male, Featured Role) – a Russian soldier
Yente – (female, Alto, plays 50’s and above) the village matchmaker
Lazar Wolfe – (male, Baritone, plays 40’s or thereabouts) the butcher
Grandma Tzeitel – (female, Mezzo-Soprano, plays elderly) a ghost
Fruma-Sarah – (female, Mezzo-Soprano, plays 20’s to 40’s) another ghost and Lazar
Wolf’s former wife
Featured Roles
Featured in dialogue and songs
Shprintze – (female, alto, plays younger than Chava) – the 4th daughter
Bielke – (female, alto, plays younger than Shprintze) the 5th daughter
[Sasha – (male, tenor, any age) – a Russian Soldier – not named in the script]
Mordcha – (male, any voice type, any age) the innkeeper
Rabbi – (male, Baritone, plays mature) … the Rabbi
Avram – (male, Baritone, any age) – the bookseller
Featured in dialogue, will sing along with Ensemble songs
Mendel – (male, plays son-of-the-Rabbi age) – the Rabbi’s son
Nachum – (male, any age) – the beggar
Constable – (male, plays 30’s to 50’s) – a Russian authority
Shaindel – (female, plays 40’s+) – Motel’s mother
The Fiddler – (dancer) – a metaphor
The Ensemble
Villagers and Residents of Anatevka – (all ages, all voice types) includes singers,
dancers, and general set dressings.
- Auditions for Red Herring – Sunday, September 20 at 2:30 pm and Monday, September 21 at 6:30 pm
- Auditions for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) – Sunday, October 18 at 2:30 pm and Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm
Volunteer Behind the Scenes
Playhouse 2000 has a vibrant and very active volunteer team. Volunteers are the backbone of the theater & can never be thanked enough for all of their hard work and time spent helping to make Playhouse 2000 sensational year after year. There are many opportunities to volunteer for the theater.
Ushering
We have a wonderful team of volunteer ushers! Call the Playhouse office to see when you can usher for a Playhouse 2000 or Cailloux Theater production! Contact Susan at (830) 896-9393 ext. 302 or susan@caillouxtheater.com to get on the volunteer usher list.
Concessions
Playhouse 2000 now manages concessions during all Playhouse shows and many other performances at the Cailloux Theater. Volunteer ushers will be asked to assist with concessions during intermission.
Set Design and Construction
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are the volunteer work days for the Cailloux. This includes building and painting scenery, hanging lights, pulling and making props, pulling and/or creating costumes, etc. Call Nick at (830) 896-9393 ext. 305 or nick@caillouxtheater.com for more information.
Office Work
We also occasionally call on volunteers for help with folding programs, stuffing envelopes, and preparing mailers. We also prepare for the nightly productions. This is a great day for someone to volunteer who maybe just had surgery or isn’t able to stand for very long. Contact Amy at (830) 896-9393 ext. 304 or amy@playhouse2000.com to get on the volunteer contact list.
