Description:

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Director: Thais Doyle
Asst. Director: Naomi Velebit
Music Director: Thais Doyle
Choreographer: TBD
Stage Manager: Tina MacNeill

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtihows.com

Hey Adults! Join the Fiddler on the Roof Village Ensemble! 
This is a Christian Community Theater (CCT) production. CCT is a program of CYT that creates a space where individuals ages eight to adult can glorify the Lord with the gifts and talents they have been given through quality theater arts training and productions for families and communities. Everyone involved is held to the highest level of excellence and quality.  Faith is infused into every step of the production process.

The Adult Village Ensemble performs in ten songs as townspeople, Russians, shopkeepers, and dancers. You do not need to audition to participate in the Village Ensemble.  Just register on the class page!  

Participation Fee of $275 helps offset production costs including rehearsal time, costume pieces, royalties, facility costs, staff time, etc. 
  • Monday Evening Rehearsals at Jesus Culture (during Act II Classes, 6:30-8:45pm, start Monday, Feb 22)
  • Saturday Morning Rehearsals (9am-Noon), Tech Week and Performances at Oak Hills Church.

*Costume Captain - we need one or two volunteers from the Village Ensemble to act as costume liaison(s) with the Parent Team Costume Lead and Mrs Doyle.
*Participants with students cast in the show will be assigned a parent team and required to fulfill parent volunteer hours.
  • BYOB (Bring Your Own Base) skirt and peasant blouse for the ladies, pants and shirt for the men - provide own shoes, may be asked to bring in pieces, like shawls, aprons, coats, etc. 
  • Specific costume accessories will be provided
  • Background checks required 
  • Separate Greenroom
Required Rehearsal and Performance Dates FOR VILLAGE ENSEMBLE (Students have their own rehearsal schedule).
First Saturday Rehearsal Feb. 27: NOT CALLED, parents attend parent meeting!
Saturday Mornings: 9am-12pm: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17
Super Saturday: 4/24, 9am-3pm
Sunday Tech Week: 4/25, 4pm-9pm call time 
Tech Week: 4/26, 4/27, 4/29, 6pm-9pm call time
Mandatory performance dates:     Friday, Apr 30 @ 10:00am  
  • Friday, Apr 30 @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, May 1 @ 3:00pm
  • Friday, May 7 @ 10:00am  
  • Friday, May 7 @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, May 8 @ 3:00
CLASSES/CAMPS REFUND POLICY-
NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND OR CHANGES 2 weeks before the first day camp/class begins. Prior to 2 weeks a $25.00 cancellation fee per class is applied to refunds. Refunds are returned to the original form of payment. Camp/class changes are subject to availability. Tuition must be paid in full in order to register online for camp/class.

 

Dates / Times:

  • Friday, Apr 30th @ 10:00am  
  • Friday, Apr 30th @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, May 1st @ 3:00pm
  • Friday, May 7th @ 10:00am  
  • Friday, May 7th @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, May 8th @ 3:00pm
  • School Days Performance
Tickets go on sale Saturday March 6, 2027 at 12:00am

Ticket Prices:

  • $21.00: Standard Ticket Price
($19.00 standard ticket price + $2.00 service fee) *ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.* *Discounts/coupons must be used at time of purchase and cannot be added to already purchased tickets. *Ticket holders can sell tickets, but for no more than originally paid. Ticket holders can trade tickets with other ticket holders. If tickets are sold or traded, please transfer the PDF or paper copy of the ticket. If any dispute arises over seats at a show, or somehow duplicate tickets are presented for the same seat, CYT will consider only the original purchaser of the tickets in the CYT database to be the owner of the seats.

Oak Hills Church:

1100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA 95630

Show Notes:

  • CYT students ages 8-18 who are currently enrolled in a class in Folsom may audition for this show.  
    • SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT WANTING TO AUDITION FOR BOTH FALL SHOWS: Show auditions for both our Roseville and Folsom locations will be COMBINED. If you have interest in both show titles and are willing to be cast in EITHER show, you can indicate that on the audition form which will be emailed to you after audition registration. In this case, when registering to audition, please only sign up for an audition slot for the show in the same area as the class in which you are registering. (Please note: If you select "EITHER SHOW" on your audition form, you will only be cast in one show, to be determined by the directors.)
  • An online audition form will be emailed to all students enrolled in a CYT class who have registered to audition. Please be prepared with the following items needed for your form: 
    • headshot (does not need to be professional)
    • audition music track upload link
    • flexible measuring tape to provide some basic costume measurements 

VOCAL & PRELIMINARY DANCE AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, Feb. 23 @ Oak Hills Church (1100 Blue Ravine Rd. Folsom, CA)  
  • Students will sign up for a 20 min. group audition time slot.  
  • Please choose an accompaniment track with no vocals (such as a karaoke track - no a cappella audition songs). 
    • The audition song cut should be no more than 1 minute. The director needs to see how well the student can stay with the music, both in tune and in rhythm. You will be able to upload your music to the audition form. It's best if you have a YouTube link or a song file. We cannot access tracks through iTunes, Spotify or Amazon. 
  • For the dance portion, students will learn choreography at home via video (sent out 1 week prior to auditions) and will come ready to perform it for the directors following their vocal audition. This is performed in a group with the other auditioners in the same time slot.

CALLBACKS: (including Featured Dancers) 
Wednesday, Feb. 24 - 4-9pm @ Oak Hills Church (1100 Blue Ravine Rd. Folsom, CA) 
  • The purpose of Callbacks is for the directors to see certain students dance additional choreography, sing a selection from the show, read a scene, or any combination of these. 
  • Directors may ask pairs or groups of students to read scenes to see how different combinations of acting style, ages, and heights work together. 
  • CYT callbacks are CLOSED to everyone except the artistic team. 
  • If a student is not called back, it DOES NOT mean that they will not be cast in the show.
PLEASE NOTE:
  • Students who audition are NOT eligible for a class tuition refund, regardless of casting. 
  • All students cast in the show will be charged a production fee of $250
  • All families are required to serve on a parent team and should expect to serve a MINIMUM OF 30 HOURS. 
For additional show information, check out the Audition Tips and Show FAQ sections on the Auditions Page.

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Thursday, Feb. 25 (via email)

REHEARSAL DATES: Oak Hills Church (1100 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom)

Saturdays 9am-3pm (any known conflicts must be listed on the audition form)
2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17

Mandatory Rehearsal Dates (no pre-arranged absences will be accepted these dates)
Super Saturday 9am-3pm - 4/24
Tech Week 4pm-9pm - Sun. 4/25, Mon. 4/26, Tues. 4/27, Thurs. 4/29 (No Rehearsal Wed. 4/28 - Rest Day) 

SHOW DATES (MANDATORY):
4/30 @ 10am & 7pm
5/1 @ 3pm 
5/7 @ 10am & 7pm
5/8 @ 3pm

Questions? Email Liz Hosford, Show Coordinator  liz@cytsacramento.org

Parent Meeting

Saturday, February 27th 9:15am

Characters:

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 fourth 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