Celebrating Family, Creating Community, & Transcending Tradition

Episcopal is celebrating family, creating community, and transcending tradition with its upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof! For the first time ever Episcopal will offer students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends of the School the opportunity to participate in the spring performances of Fiddler on the Roof. Whether you choose to volunteer to sing and dance in a single number, desire to help backstage, or wish to audition to be a more integral part of the whole process, there is a place for you. And, no matter the amount of time you have to give, we welcome your involvement. As Fiddler unfolds the true meaning of family and community in trying times, embrace ours by joining us as we produce this masterpiece.

About  Fiddler:

Meet Tevye and his wife, Golde, and their five daughters as he explains the customs of Jewish faith as it takes place in 1905 in the Russian shtetl of Anatevka where life is as precarious as the perch of a fiddler on a roof. Prepare for the Sabbath meal; greet the village match maker, Yente; hear the daughters' hearts; and know Tevye's fears. Throughout the play, Tevye attempts to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters whose choices threaten the customs of their faith. 

This production merges the importance of communal life with the challenges of external influence, and reinforces the fact that ultimately God is in charge—an important reminder in trying times. Fiddler on the Roof is a musical which has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards (winning nine), has spawned four Broadway revivals and a successful 1971 film adaptation, and continues to experience international popularity. There is a reason why this play continues to speak to us today.

 

Auditions for Tier 1 involvement are closed.

 

Option 1: 

Join the chorus! The chorus meets under the direction of Mary Helen Solomon on Tuesday afternoons from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the Munnerlyn Center chorus room. In addition to preparing for the Christmas concert, which you would also perform, you would be learning a few pieces from Fiddler that you would perform in character during the show.

Option 2: 

Option two is for men only! You can be in one large dance number, "L’Chaim!", under the direction of Missy Ponder-Reston. Rehearsals will be scheduled by Ms. Ponder-Reston.

Option 3: 

Attend a weekend workshop on Saturday, April 10, in the Munnerlyn Center. Learn one number, "Tradition!", that you would perform during the show. After the number you will take a seat and enjoy the rest of the performance. 

Option 4: 

If you play an instrument and are interested in playing in the pit orchestra, please contact Jeff Tippins.

 
artwork by Anna Jane Lester '09

Cast & Crew

For a complete list of the Fiddler cast and crew, click here.