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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY 2019-20

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Hi Students

As you know, this year’s musical will be FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. Our artistic team is very

excited to get started working on this script which is packed full with beautiful scenes, songs, and

much, much more!

There are numerous speaking, singing and dancing roles etc. This production will allow each cast

and crew member to create a fun and interesting role beginning with the principal characters, to

ensemble members to stage crew. Each and every role is a significant and integral part of the

production. These roles may be challenging but we are confident you will come away with an

uplifted feeling of pride, camaraderie, support, friendships and accomplishment.

The workshop will consist of theater games, stage knowledge, singing, movement, dancing and

role playing. It is planned out so that you can learn the beginnings of mounting a show –

first we get comfortable with each other and moving around a stage.

The sessions will grow so that by the 3rd day, you will

feel confident and ready to journey through Anatevka with Teyve, his family and friends.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.

WORKSHOP AND REHEARSAL GUIDELINES:

1. Please wear comfortable clothing.

2. Always be prepared—you will be asked to Read, Sing and Dance during the course of the

workshop and early rehearsal days. This format allows the creative team to get better

acquainted with you and your commitment to Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.

3. Soft shoes such as jazz or ballet shoes are excellent for this type of work. Gym sneakers

would also be appropriate. Please no UGGS or BIG SNEAKERS.

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or ask Miss Dawn.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation. We are looking forward to a fulfilled, spiritual and

loving experience.

Break a Leg!

Denise Higgins-Regan, Artistic Director

Dawn Barry-Hansen, Co-Director

David Fletcher, Musical Director Brendan Moloney, Production Manager

mailto:[email protected]



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WHAT TO EXPECT

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Workshop packet is for your personal use.

1. Please upload the Workshop Packet along with the Vocal CD for Fiddler, from the St. Patrick

Website. Please read and review all Character descriptions to become acquainted with the characters.

2. Choose those characters that may interest you. (PLEASE NO MORE THAN 3 PER AUDITIONEE)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

The FIDDLER WORKSHOP will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,

September 17-19 @ 3:15pm

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED-

rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

REHEARSALS BEGIN PROMPTLY @ 3:15 PM

THERE ARE THREE 6 HOUR SATURDAY REHEARSALS AND 1 SUNDAY. THESE DATES ARE

NOTED ON THE REHEARSAL CALENDAR. FULL CAST & CREW ARE REQUIRED TO

ATTEND

CONFLICTS –

You are required to attend all rehearsals you are called for. Occasionally, a situation may arise

that cannot be avoided. Kindly keep any and all absences to the barest minimum.

We strive to accommodate and work around conflicts.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR.

PLEASE LIST ALL CONFLICTS BELOW:

Rehearsal time is 3:15 pm – 5:15 unless otherwise noted in RED

If you must leave early on a particular date, please list the conflict below.

SCHEDULING CONFLICTS

DAY DATE CONFLICT/TIME

S E P T E M B E R

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 INTEREST MEETING

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17 WORKSHOP

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 WORKSHOP

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP DATES

SEPTEMBER 17, 18 & 19 @ 3:15 pm-5:15 pm

REHEARSALS BEGIN: SEPTEMBER 24 @ 3:15 pm-5:15 pm



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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 REHEARSALS READ THRU

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25 REHEARSAL

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26 REHEARSAL

O C T O B E R

TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 REHEARSAL

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 REHEARSAL

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 REHEARSAL

TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 REHEARSAL

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9 REHEARSAL

THURSDAY OCTOBER 10 – NO REHEARSAL

TUESDAY OCTOBER 15

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17

TUESDAY OCTOBER 22

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23- NO REHEARSAL

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24

TUESDAY OCTOBER 29

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30

THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN –

NO REHEARSAL

N O V E M B E R

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27- NO REHEARSAL

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28 – NO REHEARSAL

THANKSGIVING



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D E C E M B E R

TUESDAY DECEMBER 3

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4

THURSDAY DECEMBER 5

TUESDAY DECEMBER 10

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11

THURSDAY DECEMBER 12

TUESDAY DECEMBER 17

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18 NO REHEARSAL –CHRISTMAS CONCERT

THURSDAY DECEMBER 19

FRIDAY DECEMBER 20-JANUARY 5 CHRISTMAS BREAK

J A N U A R Y


TUESDAY JANUARY 7

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8

THURSDAY JANUARY 9

SATURDAY JANUARY 11 WORK SESSION/

COSTUME PARADE 10am – 4pm

TUESDAY JANUARY 14

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15

THURSDAY JANUARY 16

SATURDAY JANUARY 18 WORK SESSION 10am -4pm

TUESDAY JANUARY 21


THURSDAY JANUARY 23

TUESDAY JANUARY 28


THURSDAY JANUARY 30

F E B R U A R Y

P R O D U C T I O N W E E K B E G I N S

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 PRODUCTION WEEK

(12 NOON - 6pm)

MONDAY FEBRUARY 3 – 3:15 – 6:00 PM

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4 – 3:15 – 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5 DRESS REHEARSAL –

5:30 pm - 9pm



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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6 DRESS REHEARSAL –

5:30pm – 9pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY – Fiddler, Jr. Performance

5:30 pm – 9 pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY – Fiddler, Jr. Performance

5:30 pm – 9 pm

SUNDAY FEBRUARY – Fiddler, Jr. Performance

12:30 pm – 6pm

STRIKE/CAST PARTY

Please read and review signature page. Thank you.

By signing this form, you agree to your commitment and the conditions set forth and stated above. We

look forward to creating a lasting experience for all involved.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Tevye (TEV-yuh) - the Papa

Tevye is the heart and conscience of Fiddler on the Roof Jr. His stature really comes from his integrity

and zest for life. Tevye is faced with a wide range of conflict, joy and pain that this character feels

throughout the story. This role requires the character to be comfortable speaking directly to the audience.

Tevye does not need to have a great singing voice, but he must have a strong, easily projected voice that

can fill the performance space.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Golde (GOAL-duh)– the Mama

Golde is the backbone of the family. She has a rather gruff exterior, but in her heart she is totally

dedicated to her family. Golde must be able to manage Tevye. She runs the household. Golde should be

able to show a softer side when dealing with her children. She does not need to be the greatest singer in

the world but should have a commanding voice.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: Db5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Tzeitel (SCI-tul)

Tzeitel is the oldest daughter of Tevye and Golde. She is the first to challenge the traditions of Anatevka

by pleading with her father to let her marry Motel the tailor, Tzeitel and Motel have been in love since

childhood..

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5


Hodel (HUH-dul)

Hodel is a strong, independent middle child. She is outspoken but respectful. Hodel is charmed by the

revolutionary Perchik the moment she meets him, though she may not show it right away. Her dedication

and love is real as she follows him to Siberia. Strong singer is required for Hodel. (Far From the Home I

Love)

Vocal range bottom: Bb3T

Chava (hah-VUH)

Chava is the scholarly daughter who loves to read. Chava falls in love with a Russian Soldier, Fyedka.

This forbidden love tests her father to the very limits and provides the largest conflict in the story. Chava

is an emotionally charged young girl.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: Bb3



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Shprintze (Shprintz-UH) and Bielke (Bee-ELL-kuh)

Shprintze and Bielke are the youngest daughters of Tevye and Golde. They are considerably younger than

the three matchmaker daughters. They have a few lines but are featured in quite a few scenes. They don’t

need to be strong singers or actresses but should be confident onstage.

Gender: Female

Motel (MUH-tul)

Motel is the poor, young tailor who has been in love with Tzeitel since he was a boy.

Motel requires a sensitive and nervous, yet lovable portrayal of the tailor.

Gender: Male

Perchik (PUR-chick)

Perchik is a young student who brings with him radical new ideas that challenge the traditions of the

community. Perchik and Tevye become friends when they meet along the road to town., He is likable,

charming and ultimately becomes a loyal family member.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: C5


Lazar Wolf (LAY-zar Wulf)

Lazar Wolf is the town butcher and a wealthy, older man. He has made up his mind to marry Tevye’s

oldest daughter, Tzeitel. He is rather distasteful and feisty, which is why Tzeitel is frightened to marry

him. Lazar is one of the featured singers in To Life.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Fiddler

The Fiddler must be an actor who can hold the attention of an entire audience with stylized movement,

facial expression and dance. Freedom of movement and expression are the keys to casting this character.

The Fiddler is a silent role, yet an important one, and can easily be played by either a boy or a girl.

Gender: Any

Yente (YENT-uh)

Yente is the middle-aged widow who matches up the young people of the village in hopes that they will

marry. She is a village busybody and knows all the news of the town. This role requires great comedic

timing.

Gender: Female

Constable

The constable is the local sheriff representing the Russian government. The constable is a complex

character, caught between his good nature towards the people of Anatevka and his duty to the non-Jewish

Russian government.

Gender: Male



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Fyedka (fee-YED-kuh) Fyedka is a strong, young, Russian soldier who falls in love with Chava. This is a great role for a strong, non-singing actor.

Gender: Male

The following are featured Ensemble roles:

Mordcha, Yussel, Avram, the Rabbi and Mendel are smaller roles that add much to the richness of the

community portrayed in Fiddler on the Roof JR.

Mordcha (mord-HAH) is a friendly, interesting innkeeper.

Yussel is a hatter.

Avram (ahv-RAHM) is a bookseller.

Mendel (MEN-dul) is the Rabbi’s son.

The Rabbi is the spiritual center of the community he is an older man.

Gender: Male

The Villagers will portray the people of the village as Papas, Mamas, Sons or Daughters. Also included

in this group are the Guests, Inn Patrons, Motel’s Parents and Motel’s Relations. These are the faces of

Anatevka.

Gender: Any

The Russian Soldiers are under the command of the Constable.

Gender: Male



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DIALOGUE FOR VARIOUS ROLES

INDEX

ROLES PAGE #

INDEX 9

ALL GIRLS: SCENE ONE SCRIPT PAGES 11-12 10

YENTE & GOLDE SCRIPT PAGE 13 11

TEVYE MONOLOGUES SCRIPT PAGES Pg1 @ measure 9 12

PERCHIK & TEVYE SCRIPT PAGES 24-26 14-15

LAZAR WOLF/TEVYE –SCRIPT PAGE 34-35 16

HODEL & PERCHIK SCRIPT PAGES 39-40 17

CHAVA & FYEDKA SCRIPT PAGES 46-47 18

TEVYE & GOLDE SCRIPT PAGES 27 & 28 19

SONG LYRICS PAGE #

TRADITION---------------------------------------------------------ALL 20

MATCHMAKER----------------------------------------------------GIRLS

ONLY 21

IF I WERE A RICH MAN---------------------------------------BOYS

ONLY 21

TO LIFE-------------------------------------------------------------ALL 22

SUNRISE SUNSET-----------------------------------------------ALL 22



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SHPRINTZE HODEL CHAVA TZIETEL

GOLDE

ALL GIRLS

Kitchen of Tevye's house. GOLDE, TZEITEL and HODEL are preparing for the Sabbath. SHPRINTZE

and BIELKE enter from outside, carrying logs.)

SHPRINTZE

Mama, where should we put these?

GOLDE

By the stove! Where is Chava? It’s almost Sabbath.

HODEL

She's in the barn, milking.

GOLDE

Sprintze, bring me more potatoes.

(SHPRINTZE exits as CHAVA enters, carrying a basket,

with a book under her apron.)

Chava, did you finish milking.

CHAVA

Yes, Mama. (CHAVA drops the book)

GOLDE

You were reading again? Why does a girl have to read? Will it get her a better

husband? Here.

(GOLDE hands CHAVA the book. CHAVA exits into the

house. SHPRINTZE enters with a basket of potatoes.)

SHPRINTZE

Mama, Yente's coming.

HODEL

Maybe she's finally found a good match for you, Tzeitel

GOLDE

From your mouth to God's ears.

SHPRINTZE

Mama, can we go out and play?

GOLDE

Go. (SHPRINTZE and BIELKE exit)

TZEITEL

But Mama, the men Yente finds. The last one was so old, and he had no hair.

GOLDE

You want hair, marry a monkey.



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YENTE & GOLDE SCRIPT PAGE 13

YENTE

Golde darling, where are your daughters? Such diamonds, such jewels. I'll find every

one of them a husband. But you

shouldn't be so picky... Even the worst husband, God forbid, is better than no husband,

God forbid.

GOLDE

Yente. you said you had news

YENTE

Of course, the news - it's about Lazar Wolf, the butcher. Out of the whole town, he's

cast his eye on Tzeitel.

GOLDE

Such a match, for my Tzeitel. But Tevye wants a learned man.

YENTE

Listen to me, Golde. Send Tevye to him. Don't tell him what it's about. Let Lazar

discuss it himself.

GOLDE

Tevye doesn't like Lazar.

YENTE

Lazar will win him over. He's a good man, and I don't have to tell you he's well off.

And you don't have to thank me, Golde, because it gives me satisfaction to make

people happy. So goodbye, Golde, and … you're welcome.

END OF SCENE – YENTE/GOLDE



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TEVYE MONOLOGUES SCRIPT PAGES Pg1 @ measure 9

TEVYE:

A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But in our little village of Anatevka, you might

say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof, trying to scratch out a pleasant simple tune

without breaking his neck And how do we keep our balance – That I can tell you in a

word -- TRADITION!

Page 2 @ measure 31 thru 45

TEVYE:

Here in Anatevka we have traditions for everything –

how to eat, how to sleep; how to wear clothes....

And because of our traditions, everyone knows who he is and what God expects him to do.

Page 11 @ measure 170

TEVYE:

Tradition. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as.. as a fiddler on the roof!

END OF MONOLOGUES-TEVYE



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ALL BOYS: PERCHIK & TEVYE SCRIPT PAGES 24-26

PERCHIK

Good Sabbath, sir.

TEVYE

(Introducing himself to PERCHIK) Tevye. And Good Sabbath to you, Reb.. .

PERCHIK

Perchik

TEVYE

You're a newcomer here. As Abraham said. ''I am a stranger in a strange land."

PERCHIK

Moses said that.

TEVYE

Forgive me. As King David put it. "l am slow of speech and slow of tongue."

.PERCHIK

That was also Moses.

TEVYE

For a man with a slow tongue, he talked a lot. And where are you from?

PERCHIK

Kiev ... I was a student in the University there.

TEVYE

So what's the news from the outside world?

PERCHIK

Terrible .

TEVYE

How terrible?

PERCHIK

In a village called Rajanka, all the Jews were evicted, forced to leave their homes...

TEVYE

For what reason?

PERCHIK

Maybe the Tsar wanted their land... maybe a plague..



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(TEVYE notice that PERCHIK is eyeing the cheese hungrily.)

TEVYE

Here, have a piece.

PERCHIK

Thank you, but I have no money.

TEVYE

It’s a blessing for me to give. It’s no crime to be poor.

PERCHIK

It's the rich who are the criminals. Some day their wealth will be ours.

TEVVE

That would be nice. If they would agree, I would agree. But until that golden day comes, Reb

Perchik, how will you live?

PERCHIK

By giving lessons. Do you have children?

TEVYE

Five daughters).

PERCHIK

Five?

TEVYE

Daughters.

PERCHIK

Girls should learn too. Girls are people.

TEVYE

A radical!

PERCHIK

I would be willing to teach them. Open their minds to great thoughts.

TEVYE

I am a very poor man. Food for lessons? (PERCHIK nods.)

Good. Stay with us for the Sabbath.

PERCHIK

Good Sabbath, Reb Tevye



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LAZAR WOLF/TEVYE –SCRIPT PAGE 34-35

LAZAR WOLF

Ah, Tevye -sit down have a drink (pours drink)

· Tevye - I suppose you know why I wanted to see you?

TEVYE

(drinks) Yes, I do, Reb Lazar. but there is no use talking about it.

LAZAR WOLF

(upset) Why not?

TEVYE

Why yes? Why should I get rid of her? LAZAR WOLF

Well you have a few more without her.

TEVYE

I see! Today you want one. Tomorrow vou mav want two.

LAZAR WOLF

(startled)

Two? What would I do with two?

TEVYE

Same as you do with one.

LAZAR WOLF

I'm talking about your daughter, Tzeitel!

(TEVYE stares at him, upset.)

TEVYE

My daughter, Tzeitel?

LAZAR WOLF

I see her in my butcher shop every Thursday. She's made a good impression on me. I like her. And I would

be good to her, Tevye.

(slightly embarrassed)

What do you think?

TEVYE

(Pausing slightly) What do I think? (PAUSING) What do I think?

(taking a deep breath) It's a match!

LAZAR WOLF

(delighted) You agree?

TEVYE

I agree

LAZAR WOLF

Tevye, that's wonderful. To the both of us.

TEV YE

To our good health and happiness !

LAZAR WOLF: To our agreement! And most important, to LIFE



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HODEL & PERCHIK SCRIPT PAGES 39-40

HODEL

That was a very interesting lesson, Perchik.

PERCHIK

Thank. you.

HODEL

But I don't think.the Rabbi would agree with your strange idea<,.

PERCHIK

Certainly! Any new idea would be strange to you. Remember, the Lord said, "Let there be light.''

HODEL

Yes. But he was not talking to you personally... Good day.

PERCHIK

You have spirit. Even a little intelligence perhaps.

HODEL

Thank you.

PERCHIK

And you are very brave. Do you know that in the city. boys and girls can hold hands together, they even

dance together - new dances - like this.

PERCHIK BEGINS TO DANCE WITH HODEL

(PERCHIK)

I learned this in Kiev. Do you like it?

HODEL (startled )

It's very nice.

PERCHIK

There. we' ve just changed an old custom.

HODEL(bewildered)

Yes. Well, you're welcome - I mean , thank you - I mean, good day.

PERCHIK

Good day.



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CHAVA & FYEDKA SCRIPT PAGES 46-47

CHAVA

(looking down, Chava bumps into FYEDKA)

Oh, Please excuse me.

FYEDKA (calmly)

No. Excuse me. I wasn’t watching where I was going.

I'm sorry about that.

CHAVA It’s okay. (CHAVA tries to pass FYEDKA. He blocks her path)

Is there something ) you want?

FYEDKA

Yes. I'd like to talk to you. I've noticed you at the bookseller's.

Not many girls in this village like to read. (A sudden l thought strikes him. He extends; the book he is holding.)

Would you like to borrow this book? It's very good.

CHAVA

No, thank you.

FYEDKA Because I'm not Jewish? Do you feel about us (indicating each other) the way they feel about you? I didn't think you would.

CHAVA (cautiously looking at Fyedka)

I don't think ·we should be talking this way.

FYEDKA

Go ahead, take the book. And later we can talk about it. (CHAVA takes the book )

Good day, Chava.

CHAVA

Good day.

FYEDKA (pleasantly)

Fyedka

Good day—Fyedka



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TEVYE & GOLDE SCRIPT PAGES 27 & 28

GOLDE

You're finally here, my breadwinner. Tevye, Lazar Wolf wants to see you.

( TEVYE begins praying, stopping, only to respond to GOLDE, then

returning to prayer)

TEVYE

the butcher? About what?

(TEVYE prays.)

GOLDE

I don't know. He says it is important. Talk to him . TEVYE

About what'? If he is thinking about buying my new milk cow-

(prays) –he can forget it.

(He prays)

GOLDE (insisting)

· Talk to him!



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PLEASE NOTE:

If you are new to theater and if you are slightly timid about performing, this is a great

opportunity to get your feet on the stage without being overwhelmed.

SONGS TO REVIEW –

Please review the Vocal Tracks included in the AUDITION PACKET. Please learn the

melody. They are fun and catchy tunes! You are not required to memorize these songs at this

time.

SONG SELECTIONS FOR WORKSHOP:

1. ALL TRADITION @ Measure 22-121

Tradition, tradition! Tradition!

Tradition, tradition! Tradition!

MEN:

Who, day and night, must scramble for a living,

Feed a wife and children, say his daily prayers?

And who has the right, as master of the house,

To have the final word at home?

ALL:

The Papa, the Papa! Tradition.

The Papa, the Papa! Tradition.

WOMEN:

Who must know the way to make a proper

home,

A quiet home, a kosher home?

Who must raise the family and run the home,

So Papa's free to read the holy book?

ALL:

The Mama, the Mama! Tradition!

The Mama, the Mama! Tradition!

BOYS:

At three, I started Hebrew school.

At ten, I learned a trade.

I hear they've picked a bride for me.

I hope she's pretty.

ALL:

The sons, the sons! Tradition!

The sons, the sons! Tradition!

GIRLS:

And who does Mama teach to mend and tend

and fix,

Preparing me to marry whoever Papa picks?

ALL:

The daughters, the daughters! Tradition!

The daughters, the daughters! Tradition!



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2. MATCHMAKER Measure 3-70 ALL FEMALES

Matchmaker, Matchmaker,

Make me a match,

Find me a find,

catch me a catch

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Look through your book,

And make me a perfect match


I'll bring the veil,

You bring the groom,

Slender and pale.

Bring me a ring for I'm longing to be,

The envy of all I see.

For Papa make him a scholar,

For mama, make him rich as a king

For me well, I wouldn’t holler if he were as

Handsome as anything.


Make me a match,

Find me a find, catch me a catch.

Night after night in the dark I’m alone,

So fine me a match of my own.

3. IF I WERE A RICH MAN! @ measure 3

If I were a Rich Man,

Daidle deedle daidle dig guh dig-guh deedle

daidle dum,

All day longI’d biddy biddy bum,

If I were a wealthy man.

Wouldn’t have to work hard,


daidle dum,

If I were a biddy-biddy rich,

dig guh dig-guh deedle daidle man.

I'd build a big tall house with rooms by the

dozen

Right in the middle of the town,

A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below.

There would be one long staircase just going up

And one even longer coming down,

And one more leading nowhere, just for show.

If I were a rich man,


daidle dum,

All day long I'd biddy-biddy-bum


Wouldn’t have to work hard,


daidle dum,


dig guh dig-guh deedle daidle man.

I wouldn't have to work hard,

Daidle deedle daidle

Daidle daidle deedle daidle dumb


Daidle deedle daidle daidle man.

If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack

To sit in the synagogue and pray,

And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall,

And I'd discuss the learned books with the holy

men

Seven hours every day

That would be the sweetest thing of all

Oy!

If I were a rich man,


daidle dum,

All day long I'd biddy-biddy-bum


I wouldn't have to work hard,


daidle dum,

Lord who made the lion and the lamb,

You decreed I should be what I am



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Would it spoil some vast, eternal plan,

If I were a wealthy man?

4. TO LIFE @ Measure 1-53

To life, to life, l'chaim

L'chaim, l'chaim, to life

Here's to the father I've tried to be

Here's to my bride to be

Drink, l'chaim, to life, to life

God would like us to be joyful

Even when our hearts lie panting on the floor

How much more can we be joyful

When there's really something

To be joyful for

To life, to life, l'chaim

To Tzeitel, my daughter

My wife

It gives you something to think about

Something to drink about

Drink, l'chaim, to life

5. SUNRISE SUNSET

TEVYE

Is this the little girl I carried?

Is this the little boy at play?

GOLDE

I don't remember growing older

When did they?

TEVYE

When did she get to be a beauty?

When did he get to be so tall?

GOLDE

Wasn't it yesterday

When they were small?

MEN

Sunrise, sunset,Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly flow the days

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze

WOMEN

Sunrise, sunset, Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly fly the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears

TEVYE

What words of wisdom can I give them?

How can I help to ease their way?

GOLDE

Now they must learn from one another

Day by day

PERCHIK

They look so natural together

HODEL

Just like two newlyweds should be

PERCHIK & HODEL

Is there a canopy in store for me?

ALL

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly flow the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears



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AUDITION FORM

NAME___________________________GRADE___________AGE________________

Male_________Female___________

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE – (List most recent shows, e.g., musical, drama, etc. (up to 4 shows please)

NAME OF SHOW CHARACTER YEAR

DANCE TRAINING, if any, please list type of dance and number of years of study (e.g., tap - 3yrs.)

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SPECIALTIES: Do you have a special trick or act you can perform such as gymnastics, magic tricks,

contortionism, baton twirling, skateboarding, baseball, soccer, etc.

Please list__________________________________________________________________

ROLE: (Please write the name of the character(s) which interest you. See character breakdown in

Workshop packet.) ___________________________________________________________________

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VOICE TRAINING: YES__NO___(if YES please describe)

STAGE CREW? ONLY YES_____ NO______

CREW ONLY – Do you have experience working Back Stage? If so what area?

SET___LIGHTING____PROPS___SOUND_________

DIRECTOR’S NOTES:

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MUSIC DIRECTOR’S NOTES

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