Makenzie Hart plays Tevye's daughter Tzeitel, who wants to marry Motel, a poor tailor played by Sean McCallon,
instead of the middle-aged butcher Lazar Wolf (Garrett Larsen) that her father has chosen for her in the tradition of
arranged marriages. Tevye is forced to choose between the happiness of his daughter and his culture's beloved
traditions. Meanwhile. daughter Hodel (Christina Rogers) falls for Perchik (Thomas Grandoli,) and daughter Chaya
(Ashlyn Brookshire) captures the heart of Fyedka (Creston Cooper). Charlotte Surber and Libby Higgins are delightful
as the two youngest daughters. Bielke and Shpintze, who are determined to avoid any suggestions of future marnage
from Yente the Matchmaker (Beth Marshall).
There's plenty of comedy mixed in with this classic tale and the cast delivers songs such as Tradition, If I Were a
Rich Man, Matchmaker, and Sunrise. Sunset with amazing clarity and pitch as they portray characters filled with
hope and determination. Mark Robertshaw oversees music direction for the local production. with choreography by
Saundra Woods.
"We have a wonderful cast and crew," said Anthony. and there is this amazing synergy that happens when people
love what they are doing."
"Fiddler on the Roof," written by Joseph Stein and based on Sholem Aleichem's short story "Tevye and His
Daughters" won nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and was one of the first Broadway musicals to deal with
serious issues such as persecution, poverty and holding on to one's beliefs. A 1971 movie version directed by
Norman Jewison was nominated for Best Picture and earned three Academy Awards.
Don't miss the chance to see Wne Country Theatre's "Fiddler on the Roof." Performances continue at 7:30p.m. on
Friday and Saturday, Aug.19 20, 26, and 27, with Sunday matinees on Aug. 2l and 28 at 2 p.m. lickets are $25 for
adults/$15 for students; groups of eight or more $20 each. A selection of wine and snacks are available for purchase
to enjoy table side during the show. For more information and to purchase tickets, see winecountrytheatre.com.