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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SR ~ Based on the award-winning, iconic Broadway classic of life in Czarist Russia, this universal drama is a true musical theatre tradition.
This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof SR. follows Tevye the milkman as he tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world. Created by Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein, Fiddler on the Roof SR. tackles the universal theme of tradition in ways that reach across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion.
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to marry off his daughters and instill in them a sense of tradition in the face of growing anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia.
Fiddler on the Roof SR. is a great introduction - or reintroduction - to the world of musical theatre, giving performers an opportunity to connect with a timeless classic. With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler on the Roof SR. is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
Lap sitting is not permitted as every person must have their own ticket. No children under 3 will be permitted. No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.
SHOWTIMES @ BLACK BOX
Friday, July 24 ~ 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 25 ~ 2:00 PM
Sunday, July 26 ~ 2:00 PM
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SR AUDITION INFORMATION
All those cast in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SR are encouraged to become a KVTA general member ($30). Your membership helps fund our organization for the next 60 years!
Director: Marsha Hill
Assistant Director: Ariana Baginski
Vocal Director: Susan Turner
Choreographer: Jaylen Rick
PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:
July 24, 25, and 26, 2026
KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre 1 Stuart Dr Kankakee, IL 60901
AUDITION AND CALLBACK DATES / LOCATION:
AUDITIONS: Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 ~ Time slots beginning at 5:00 pm
CALLBACKS, if needed: Saturday, May 2 ~ Time to be determined
LOCATION: KVTA Studios 1 Stuart Dr Kankakee IL 60901
Questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting, may be emailed to the Director and Assistant Director at: fiddler@kvta.org
All auditioners must be 55 and older by performances on July 24, 2026. Proof of age may be requested. and actors of any ethnicity / race are encouraged to audition for any part. All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes, socks, and stage makeup. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.
If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2026-2027 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.
KVTA Policies: PDF
KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF
All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Please sign up for a ONE-HOUR audition time slot by emailing our staff at: fiddler@kvta.org
- AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS INCLUDE: WED 5-6 PM / WED 6-7 PM / WED 7-8 PM / THURS 5-6 PM / THURS 6-7 PM / THURS 7-8 PM
- Time slots are currently limited to 10 auditioners per time slot.
- Additional time slots may be added and/or the number of auditioners per time slot may be increased, if needed.
- If you cannot attend any of these audition time slots, please email the Director at fiddler@kvta.org and we will come up with a suitable option for everyone involved.
Audition Form can be downloaded here: Microsoft Word PDF
Conflict Calendar can be downloaded HERE.
ANTICIPATED REHEARSAL TIMES:
Rehearsals will start in May. During May, individual cast members can expect to have rehearsal no more than four times per week. During June and July, individual cast members can expect to have rehearsal up to five times per week. While we are learning vocals, choreography/movement, and blocking, not all actors will be needed at all rehearsals. Once we begin running the acts, rehearsals will be full cast.
Please list all conflicts that you have from May 1 through July 26. Please also let us know if you can rehearse during the day. This is not a requirement to be in the production. We will work around everyone's availability.
Rehearsal dates are subject to change. We want to have all of the cast at ALL of our final tech rehearsals, so please be open and honest when completing your conflict calendar. Please be sure to list all of your conflicts from the audition date through the final performance date. If you have any questions about the information provided here, please email the Director, Marsha Hill, at fiddler@kvta.org.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS can be found HERE.
INITIAL AUDITION FORMAT:
At the initial audition, everyone will read one monologue from the options provided, sing one song excerpt from the options provided, and learn a simple choreographed movement. You will not need to learn any dance before the auditions. The dance will be taught at auditions. The song and reading should be practiced and prepared before you audition. We will not teach the song at auditions.
READINGS (CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW):
SONGS (CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW):
CALLBACKS:
Saturday, May 2, 2026 ~ Time to be determined
• For anyone new to the audition process, callbacks are only for select auditioners that the show staff members (i.e. Director, Assistant Director, Vocal Director, Choreographer) would like to see again. If you are not called back, this does NOT mean that you will not be cast in the show.
• We will post a callback list on the KVTA website at http://www.kvta.org and on the KVTA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kankakeetheatre on Friday, April 30, after all initial auditions have been completed, so it will be late in the evening. Your patience is greatly appreciated!
• If for any reason you cannot make this callback date, PLEASE email the Director before your audition, or tell the board member working the check-in table at auditions.
• If you are called back, it is highly encouraged that you make every effort to attend the callbacks.
Callbacks will only take place if needed. A determination about callbacks will be made after all auditions have been completed.
CAST LIST:
The cast list will be posted on the KVTA website at http://www.kvta.org and on the KVTA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kankakeetheatre after Saturday, May 2, at the latest. Thank you in advance for your patience as we will have many difficult decisions to make!
For those cast in the show, our CAST MEETING and READ THRU will be held in May at the KVTA Studios. A date will be determined in the coming weeks.
Further questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting may be emailed to the Director, Marsha Hill, at: fiddler@kvta.org Please include Fiddler on the Roof SR Auditions in the subject line.
Break a leg!
Sincerely,
The Staff of Fiddler on the Roof SR