Audition Announcements
Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof will be March 22 & 23, 2026!
Fiddler on the Roof Audition information
Men, Women & Children (age 8 and older) for speaking & non-speaking roles. No song or monologue preparation necessary. All will be taught 2 songs, a small dance sequence, and will do cold readings. Headshots and résumés not necessary but are accepted. If unavailable for audition dates, contact CCT office at info@cctonline.org. If anyone feels extra nervous about the process, ask the director for a moment at auditions and she will be willing to work with you.
Audition Dates:
Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026, 6-8:30 p.m. (try to arrive no later than 6:15), Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St, Chambersburg, PA, use Washington St. entrance, free street parking also available
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 6-8:30 p.m. (try to arrive no later 6:15), Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St, Chambersburg, PA, use Washington St. entrance, free street parking also available
CALL BACKS ONLY (if needed): Thur., Mar. 26, 6-9 p.m., AT THE CCT OFFICE, 159 S. Main St, Chambersburg, PA, use Washington St. entrance, free street parking also available
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Larger Roles:
Male or Female Fiddle Player, any age, must be able to climb stairs.
Tevye: Male Lead. Russian, Jewish man of strong faith. Hardworking, father of 5 daughters, dairy farmer, cheese maker, making the best of his circumstances. Must pass for 45-65 years old.
Golde: Female Lead. Tevye’s wife. Wants good husbands for her 5 daughters. Must pass for 45-65 years old.
Tzeitel: 1st born daughter. Secretly in love with the tailor refuses to marry the match her parents agreed on. Must pass for 18-25 years old.
Hodel: 2nd born daughter. Falls in love with a man who wants to overthrow the Tsar. Must pass for 18-25 years old.
Chava: 3rd born daughter. Much to her mother’s chagrin, she loves to read. She is not shy but is more bookish. Least likely to elope with someone her parents don’t like – but she does. Must pass for 18-25 years old.
Yente: The Matchmaker. The comic relief. She gets paid to make marriage matches. Must pass for 40-80 years old.
Motel Kamzoil: The Tailor. Loves Tzeitel but dreads asking Tevye to marry her. Must pass for 18-30 years old.
Perchik: A Student. Anti-establishment and wants to overthrow the Tsar. Falls in loves with Hodel and TELLS her parents he will marry her. Must pass for 18-30 years old.
Supporting Roles (ages 8 and older): Some speaking roles may be played by men or women.
Males: Lazar Wolf (Butcher); Mordcha (Pub Owner); The Rabbi; Avram (Book Seller); Medel (Rabbi’s Son); Nahum (Beggar); Yussel (Hatter); Constable (Russian Officer); Fyedka (non-Jew, Chava’s love interest); Sasha (Fyedka’s Friend)
Females: Shprintze (4th daughter, 8-13 years old), Bielke (5th daughter, 8-13 years old), Shandel (Tailor’s Mom), Grandma Tzeitel (Golde’s dead grandma), Fruma-Sarah (Lazar Wolf’s dead wife)
Villagers: Those who don’t want or aren’t cast in speaking roles including children (aged 8+).
COVID-19 Masking Policy
Chambersburg Community Theatre is committed to following current CDC COVID-19 guidelines for all rehearsals and performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Audition for CCT Shows?
General open auditions for specific roles will be held throughout the season at the Chambersburg Community Theatre with readings from the script(s) we are casting.
Are the Auditions Open to the General Public?
All auditions are open to anyone in the community regardless of race or ethnic background. No previous stage experience is required to try out for any CCT production. Our directors are open to non-traditional castings and everyone is encouraged to submit themselves for all projects.
Knowledge of the material is encouraged but not required. Players do not have to be the ages of the characters, just be able to portray the age range listed.