Jewish Community Center of Dallas’ Performing Arts Space (JPAS) will hold auditions for two non-traditional castings of the musical Fiddler on the Roof JR. on Monday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 12. Fiddler on the Roof JR. is a witty and poignant tale about the struggle of one father to maintain his religious convictions in the face of a changing world with the help of his family and five daughters. Central themes in Fiddler on the Roof JR. revolve around traditional ways being shaken by new thinking, long standing beliefs being challenged by young minds and families needing to decide between acceptance and rejection. These are the same issues that are challenging our world today. It’s a current reminder of today's times and how each and every one of us are affected in some way or another, no matter our religion or ethnic background.
“At its core, Fiddler is about tradition and how tradition shapes our families and our lives,” said Alise Robinson, Director of The J Performing Arts Space. “It is a story that captures the essential human longing for love, community, success, freedom, family and meaning.”
Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof JR. will be held Monday, Dec. 11 for children age 6 to 9 years old (4:30 to 8:30 p.m.) and on Tuesday, Dec. 12 for young adults age 10 to 18 (4:30 to 8:30 p.m.). All auditions will take place in Zale Auditorium at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road in Dallas. Actors must fill out the audition form and bring a headshot (does not need to be professional quality). Each girl actor will need to be prepared to sing “Far from the Home I Love” and each male actor will need to be prepared to sing “Sunrise, Sunset.” All audition information and materials, including sheet music and MP3 files of the audition songs, can be found on the website http://www.jccdallas.org/performing-arts/productions/
Cost for registration, which includes more than 50 hours of rehearsals, an acting coach and the experience of a lifetime, is $427.50 for members and $533.50 for non-members through Nov. 15 and $525 for members and $595 for non-members thereafter. Each registration will receive one free adult ticket to a future performance. Registration is available online.
Also this year, JPAS is hosting a Search for Tevye! Open Casting Call Contest. Male youth in grades 7 thru 12 will be able to audition for this lead role on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. and TWO lucky winners will get the role and a scholarship of 50 percent off registration. Audition sign-ups for Tevye are available now online.
Fiddler on the Roof JR. will be performed in spring 2018 at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center on Thursdays, March 8 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 25 at 2 and 6 p.m. For parent meeting information, rehearsal schedules and tech week times and dates, please visit The J’s website. For additional information, the public can e-mail Alise Robinson at arobinson@jccdallas.org.
ABOUT THE J
The Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas (The J) is part of an extended family, a home away from
home - providing programs and services for all ages and stages of life. Within its walls or around the world, The J’s members gather together to meet, play, learn, celebrate, and be part of the community. Everyone, regardless of age, race, religious affiliation, or any other protected status, is welcome. The Aaron Family Jewish Community Center is located at 7900 Northaven Road in Dallas. For more information, please visit www.jccdallas.org or call (214) 739-2737.
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