– Compensation paid out at hourly rate of $20.00/hr for all services performed

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 24, 2026

Opera San José is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes performers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Assistant Conductor/Chorus Master: Rodrigo Gonzalez Jacob

One of Tevye and Golde’s younger daughters. Curious, playful, and affectionate. Features speaking scene throughout the production and participates in several ensemble musical numbers.

Tevye and Golde’s youngest daughter. Sweet, observant, and full of youthful energy. Features speaking scenes throughout the production and sings in several ensemble musical moments.

Appears during the “Tradition” dream sequence as a young version of Tzeitel. Should be expressive, comfortable on stage, and able to follow staging directions. May be added to children’s chorus.

Appears during the “Tradition” dream sequence as a young version of Hodel. Should be expressive, comfortable on stage, and able to follow staging directions. May be added to children’s chorus.

Appears during the “Tradition” dream sequence as a young version of Chava. Should be expressive, comfortable on stage, and able to follow staging directions. May be added to children’s chorus.

Designer Room Run: Monday, November 2

Performance #5: Sunday, November 29, 2PM

– Available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances

– Travel stipend offered

Please send your child’s name, age, photo, availability, a brief note of interest, and a resume (if you have one) to auditions@operasj.org with subject “Fiddler Casting.” You may also include a brief self-tape.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 7, 2026.