[curlyhairedsoprano91]

Hi y'all,

I'm trying out for a youth production of Fiddler this summer, at a company where you are supposed to try out for specific roles. The age range is 13-18. I am 17, 5'9", and apparently look somewhat older than my years. I'm a first soprano with range (basically E or F3 to F6, strongest between Ab3 and D6). I can act a variety of roles and my dancing is barely passable.

Do I try out for Hodel or Golde? Hodel has been one of my dream roles since I was a tiny child, and I think I could act and sing the part well. In a youth production, though, would my somewhat "advanced" age and appearance make it more feasible for me to try for Golde?

Thanks!

Love,
Cosette

[pish123c]

I'd go for Golde. Appearing older will be an advantage. Not to mention every girl goes out for one of the daughters. If I had a dollar for every girl I've heard that sang "Far From the Home I Love" at an audition... The competition is sure to be less-stiff for Golde than for any of the daughters. Plus, Golde is a better role than any of them anyway.

[reedzee]

I'd go with Golde, too. It's more likely you would get the role than one of the daughters, considering you will be one of the oldest in the cast. Golde's a great character.