ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS

Auditions April 5 | SHOWS JULY 17-19

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Creative Team

Laura Bergen (Show Director); Christina Young (Choreography Lead); Kristi Hill (Vocal Lead); Grace Nichols (All-Starz & Starz Rizing Lead); Maryn Davis (All-Starz & Starz Rizing Assistant Lead); Tonya Hayden (Stage Manager); Jenna Moore (Deck Manager & Guest Choreographer)

AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS

March 22, 8:00am - Audition Reservations open to the public

April 5, 12:30-4:30pm, Auditions for Turning Pointe School of Dance students ages 9-18 (including 2025 Seniors!)

April 5, 4:30pm-6pm, Auditions for performers from the community ages 9-18 (including 2025 Seniors!)

April 6, 1:00-5pm, Callbacks for select Auditionees

April 11, Cast List emailed to all Auditionees

Audition Times by Group

Youth (Ages 9-12) – TPD Students

• 12:30 PM

• 1:00 PM

• 1:30 PM

Teen (Ages 13-18) – TPD Students

• 2:00 PM – Girls & Boys

• 2:30 PM – Girls Only

• 3:00 PM – Boys Only

• 4:00 PM – Girls & Boys

• 4:30 PM – Girls & Boys

Teen (Ages 13-18) – Community (Non-Turning Pointe Students Only)

• 5:00 PM – Girls Only

• 5:30 PM – Boys Only

Youth (Ages 9-12) – Community (Non-Turning Pointe Students Only)

• 6:00 PM

Note:

• TPD Students = Currently enrolled at Turning Pointe Dance or participated in both Peter Pan and Anastasia: Youth Edition.

• Community slots are reserved for non-Turning Pointe students only.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SEASON CALENDAR

Production Dates

July 17-19, 2025. Four public performances. Times TBA.

Location: The ENT Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater

Required REHEARSALS

By signing up for auditions, you are confirming your availability on the following dates. If you have an absence on a required rehearsal date that is due to an extenuating family, religious (church), or school reason, please email Ms. Laura at starz.laurabergen@gmail.com prior to signing up for auditions to discuss options.

• April 26, 12:00 - 6:00 PM – Season Kickoff Rehearsal* (Required for all performers & one parent)

• June 9 - 13 (Morning) – Leads-Only Kickoff Intensive* (The show will be blocked during this week)

• June 9 - 13 (Afternoon) – Full Company Kickoff Intensive Rehearsals* (The show will be blocked during this week)

• July 7 (Monday), 11 (12-8PM) & 12 (12-8PM) – In-Studio Tech/Dress Rehearsals*

• July 14 - 19 – Load-In, Tech & Dress Rehearsals @ The ENT Center*

  All performers are required to attend Kickoff Rehearsals, In-Studio Tech Rehearsals, and Show Week rehearsals. No absences will be allowed on these dates.

SEASON REHEARSALS

No rehearsals on April 27-June 8, Friday, July 4, or Wednesday, July 9

• STARZ Lead & Supporting Roles - Wednesdays (10am-3pm), Fridays (12-6pm)

• STARZ - Wednesdays (12-3PM), Fridays (12-6pm)

• STARZ Rizing - Fridays (12-6pm)

• All-STARZ - Fridays (12-6pm)

ATTENDANCE POLICY

All students auditioning for a STC production must be prepared to wholeheartedly commit to the season. Rehearsal conflicts must be disclosed on the audition application to be considered for an excused absence. Any rehearsal time missed, whether partial or full, counts as an absence. Excessive absences may impact casting decisions and may limit the roles a student is considered for.

• STARZ performers may have no more than two (2) excused absences without prior approval from the STC Admin Team.

• STARZ Rizing and All-STARZ performers may have no more than one (1) excused absence without prior approval.

• SUMMER SEASON ABSENCES: The STC summer season is fast-paced, with 14 rehearsals during the rehearsal season for Starz and 8 rehearsals for Starz Rizing/All-Starz. This schedule requires a commitment from cast members and their families. Once casting is finalized, we ask all cast members and their families to prioritize the rehearsal commitment. Additional absences, including late arrivals or early departures, will only be excused for emergencies or illness. Before auditioning, carefully review any family or personal commitments between June 9 and the show dates and list them on your audition application. All conflicts must be listed, as they directly impact casting and rehearsal scheduling. If a student has a potential absence, it should still be noted as tentative.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon.

Set in the small village of Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a devoted father striving to uphold his Jewish traditions while navigating the shifting tides of early 20th-century Russia. As his five daughters challenge customs in pursuit of love and independence, Tevye must balance his faith, family, and the pressures of a changing world. Filled with iconic music, heartfelt storytelling, and timeless themes of tradition and resilience, this beloved classic has captivated audiences since its 1964 debut.

Songs in Fiddler on the Roof:
- Tradition
- Matchmaker
- If I Were A Rich Man
- Sabbath Prayer
- To Life
- Tevye's Monologue
- Miracle Of Miracles
- The Dream
- Sunrise, Sunset
- Now I Have Everything
- Tevy's Rebuttal
- Do You Love Me?
- The Rumor
- Far From The Home I Love
- Chava Sequence
- Anatevka

AUDITION INFO

Your Fiddler on the Roof audition will consist of a 90-second vocal audition and a dance audition. Students will audition in small groups for both their vocal and dance portions. Auditions will be closed.

Auditions will take place in 30-minute time slots on April 5. When selecting your time, please note that student check-in is 25 minutes prior to the scheduled audition time. Families should plan for a 60-minute total time commitment, from check-in to pick-up.

All STC performers must be between the ages of 9 - 18 (or a high school senior) at the time of auditioning.

AUDITION REGISTRATION

Auditions are by online reservation only, beginning March 22 at 8:00 AM. A link to the online signup will be posted on this page on March 22. Families will receive a confirmation email with further instructions for Audition Day. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, please notify us.

VOCAL AUDITION BACKING TRACKS

• All vocal auditions must be performed with a backing track—no a cappella singing.

• Students must provide their own backing track and upload it prior to audition day.

• A link to upload your audition song will be included in your confirmation email after registering.

• Songs must be uploaded - tracks cannot be played from a personal device.

Additional Audition Guidelines

• No costumes or props are allowed.

• No monologues, sides, or cold reads will be used in the initial audition; these will be part of the callback process.

• Review all required rehearsal dates (above) before signing up

• STC Admin and Creative Team members cannot provide private coaching for STC auditions.

• Click here to read more about what to prepare.

OUR APPROACH TO CASTING

At STC we do not have Role-specific auditions (where students choose to audition only for a certain role). All students auditioning for Fiddler on the Roof must be open to accepting any role, as STC is an educational program dedicated to fostering growth, community and a love for theater in all participants. We believe every role matters and our casting team carefully considers each placement, ensuring that every role has intention, meaning, growth, and purpose within the production. If a student is not willing to accept any role, we ask them to prayerfully consider whether this opportunity aligns with their goals and expectations before auditioning.

Auditions and Callbacks Location:

Turning Pointe School of Dance
5540 Library Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Do I need to be a Student at Turning Pointe to audition?

STC is the theater performance division of Turning Pointe Dance (TPD) and its purpose is to provide the students of Turning Pointe with on-stage performance opportunities. STC shows are chosen to further the education and goals of the TPD Musical Theater and Dance Programs. While being in a class at Turning Pointe is not required in order to audition for a STC Show, there are benefits to being a student at Turning Pointe Dance. Click here to read more about the TPD Benefit at STC.

Young people who are interested in participating in a STC production, but are not currently enrolled at Turning Pointe, may audition for a show through our limited number of community auditions and will be evaluated based on training and openings within the company. Community spots are limited as our goal in offering show experiences is to expand the theater education of students in the TPD Musical Theater Program.

Summer Rehearsal & Tuition Information: