The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents: The Fiddler on the Roof Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Executive Director- Daryl Robinson Direction by Matthew Heppe Music Direction by Emily Leishman Roh Auditions: Friday, July 10, 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, July 11, 11am- 2pm (Video submissions accepted as well) Please prepare 32 bars (60-90 seconds) of a song in the style of the musical. Questions and video submissions may be submitted to: playersguildtheatre@gmail.com by July 11th by 11:59pm. Please fill out the Audition Form <https://forms.gle/QJaCf8GLkA1Q29NY6> along with your video submission Matilda Rehearsals begin Monday, July 27, 2026 Rehearsals will run Monday - Friday, 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are Sept 11 - 20, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM. NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-64670231-fiddler>. (Role descriptions listed below). For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one. Roles: Tevye The likeable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures. Golde Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. Tzeitel Tevye's eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town's traditions. Hodel Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia. Chava Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier. Shprintze Tevye's fouth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik. Bielke Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik. Yente The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip. Motel The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. Perchik The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel. Lazar Wolf The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel. Avram Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area. Grandma Tzeitel Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. Fruma-sarah Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. Constable Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers. Fyedka A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence. Ensemble Villagers, Russian Soldiers -- As ever, Ross Carmichael Players Guild Theatre (717) 873-2985