Fiddler on the Roof (1975)
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Plot Synopsis:
Attempting to live a normal life filled with Jewish traditions in early twentieth century Russia, Tevye, a dairyman, is searching for appropriate husbands for his three eldest daughters - Tzeitel, Hodel and Chava. In a break of tradition, his daughters refuse to accept the wishes of the matchmaker, Yente, and their father. Instead, they marry men that they love. Meanwhile, Russians are instigating terrible pogroms against the Jewish people in Russia. In the end, the Jews of Anatevka are forced to leave their homes and Tevye is determined to start a better life in a new land.
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Show Info and Crew Members:
Show Dates: April 25 & 26, 1975 Director: George Fennell Choreographer: Robert Grosch
Cast:
Larry Williams ... Tevye Cheryl Roth ... Golde Maria Barney ... Yente Steve Trollinger ... Motel Rhona Klotz ... Tzeitel Tom Buss ... Perchik Priscilla Messinger ... Hodel Dave Fister ... The Rabbi Debbie Schleicher ... Chava Clarke Paine ... Fyedka Greg Greenzweig ... Lazar Wolfe Kathy Jones ... Bielke RuthAnn Davies ... Shprintze Sandy Kistler ... Grandma Tzeitel Sally Pfeiffer ... Fruma Sarah
Production Notes:
"Fiddler on the Roof," directed by George Fennell was and remains a very memorable show at Slatington High School, by the cast and the community. For years, the music was provided by one or two accompanists who served the musicals well. Due to the continued success and reputation of SHS's musicals, Mr. Fennell felt a need to compliment the piano with a first-time full orchestra. What a professional feeling the cast felt. The cast, led by Cheryl Roth and Larry Williams, the original choreography by Robert Grosch, and the hard-working director George Fennell gave us our lasting memories of Fiddler. Hours of practice, sore throats and wheelchairs, the Rabbi's loose moustache, standing room only, panic stricken faces, Tradition, the orchestra, trips to Temple Bethel, are just a few that come to mind.
