[Capdist-auditions] Auditions Announcement for the community theatrical project “Memorial Prayer”

[New Russia Cultural Center]

The theatrical project is centered on the drama presentation of Grigory
Gorin's play *Memorial Prayer* (written based on the story "Tevye the
Milkman" by Sholom Aleichem). It is a thought-provoking and emotionally
charged theatrical production that aims to raise awareness of antisemitism.
More information at www.newrussiacenter.org/programs/drama-club

The casting call will take place on

Saturday August 19 2023 (3:00pm-4:45pm)

Saturday August 26 2023 (3:00pm-4:45pm)

You will be reading from the script.  You only need to attend one of these
sessions.

Location: Meeting room of William Sanford Town Library

629 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany

Production Dates: December 15, 16, 22, 23 (4 performances)

Rehearsals: will begin the week of September 9, 2023.

Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 4-7pm, Sunday from 10am -1pm

Director - Pavel Antonov

Attendance is mandatory for:

- Tech Rehearsal

- Dress Rehearsal

- All Performances

Synopsis: The play captured the essence of Jewish life in Eastern Europe in
the early 20th century. Tevye and his wife, Golda, have five daughters.
Tevye's main concern is finding suitable husbands for his daughters, but he
also grapples with the changing times and the challenges faced by the
Jewish community.

Characters being cast:

Tevye, (50-60years old) a poor milkman with five daughters.

Golda, Tevye's sharp-tongued wife.

Tzeitel, their oldest daughter.

Hodel, their daughter.

Chava, their daughter.

Shrintsa and Beilke, 10-12 years young girls

Motel, a poor tailor

Perchik, a student.

Fyedka, a young clerk.

Lazar, the wealthy village butcher.

Rabbi

Orthodox priest

Police officer

Enta, matchmaker

Wanda, innkeeper.
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