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Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof

Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl


Book by JOSEPH STEIN

Music by JERRY BOCK

Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK


Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince 


Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS


Fiddler on the Roof is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Performances

Travis Bryant (Tevye)
Travis Bryant

Tevye

Travis is excited to return to The Players’ stage after a long hiatus. His most recent Players Theatre Company credit was directing last year’s White Christmas. He is grateful to be working with this wonderful cast, crew, and production team. For my father.

Erin Wright (Golde)
Erin Wright

Golde

Erin, a classically trained soprano, performed in the US, Europe, China and Russia, soloed with Syracuse Symphony & Opera, Muenster Chamber Choir; and studied with Zhou Xio Yan. Favorite roles:“Lili” (Secret Garden), “Sarah Brown” (Guys & Dolls).

Emily Anders (Tzeitel)
Emily Anders

Tzeitel

Emily thanks her family, friends, fellow cast members, and artistic team for their love and support! Her second show with The Players, she has loved playing Tzeitel. Off stage, Emily works as a dyslexia specialist and is a member of Legacy’s artistic team.

S. Michael Barnhart (Motel)
S. Michael Barnhart

Motel

Michael a classically trained bass-baritone who studied Theatre at SFA and Vocal Performance at Kilgore College, sung for Broadway conductor Gerald Steichen, The Celtic Tenors, and performed the National Anthem at the 2008 Cotton Bowl.

Avionna Daniels (Hodel)
Avionna Daniels

Hodel

Avionna makes her lead debut with The Players after recent roles in Seussical the Musical and Anything Goes. Guided by her faith, she brings energy and heart to every role, inspiring audiences on and off the stage.

Lee Stewart (Perchik)
Lee Stewart

Perchik

Lee is thrilled to perform his second Players’ show with his wife, Alison! He previously appeared in White Christmas as ensemble and Mr. Snoring Man. He has enjoyed working with the talented cast and crew to bring this iconic story to life.

Sadie Blair (Chava)
Sadie Blair

Chava

Sadie has previously been seen in The Little Mermaid as Allana, and most recently The Rocky Horror Show as an Usherette and featured dancer. With such fun dance numbers and nuanced scenes, this show has quickly become one of Sadie’s favorite productions.

Blake Patton (Fyedka)
Blake Patton

Fyedka

Blake, ecstatic to be in another Players’ show, previous roles include Phantom/Ensemble (Rocky Horror), Foley Artist Fish (The SpongeBob Musical), and Ezekiel Foster (White Christmas). He enjoys vinyl records, playing piano, and producing music.

Martha Woofter (Yente)
Martha Woofter

Yente

Martha, with a BA and MA in Theater Arts and as an award-winning actor and singer, she performed in street theatre, classic and contemporary plays, national tours, dinner theatre, historic monologues, summer stock, children’s theatre, musicals, and TV.

Shawn Havranek (Lazar Wolf)
Shawn Havranek

Lazar Wolf

Shawn has most recently been on The Players’ stage for Private Lives, Bedroom Farce, and Wait Until Dark. This is his first Broadway-style musical in 30 years, since Camelot in 1995. His knees feel the years, but the rest of him is having a blast!

Katt Gilcrease (Constable)
Katt Gilcrease

Constable

Katt is so happy to be meeting new folks. Working with actors and singers he admires has been a highlight. A veteran of film, TV, and stage, Katt is certain you will enjoy this show. Thanks to Randy for this honor, and as always love to Susan and Pippy.

Katy Evans (Grandma Tzeitel)
Katy Evans

Grandma Tzeitel

Katy first played Lucy (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) with The Players and is thrilled to be back as a ghostly grandma for round 2. While normally found on an A-Team, she loves stretching the acting muscles with her daughters and friends.

Hayley Beiermeister (Fruma Sarah)
Hayley Beiermeister

Fruma Sarah

Hayley, assistant directed last season’s Private Lives, played Antigone (Antigone) and Horatio (Hamlet)locally. Other credits include Eponine (Les Misérables), Annie (Annie), Penny (Hairspray), and Daisy (Return Engagements).

Kerry Goff (Rabbi)
Kerry Goff

Rabbi

A theatre professional with over 150 directing, design, and performance credits, he currently serves as Senior Director of Venue Management and Production Services at the University of Houston. Kerry thanks his family for their love and support.

Noah Kirk (Mendel)
Noah Kirk

Mendel

Noah started dancing at the age of 6 and is excited to be in his first theater show. He gives special thanks to his dance teacher Miss Simone for inspiring his love of theater and to his parents for always supporting him.

Henry de la Garza (Mordcha)
Henry de la Garza

Mordcha

Henry debuted here in White Christmas, but other roles include Crimes of the Heart, Lanterns & Legends, and Lend Me A Tenor. He’s hosted KRIV’s “The All Night Show,” and played shows with Six Flags Park, DisneyWorld, and Greater Houston Ballet.

Caleb Murra (Avram)
Caleb Murra

Avram

A 20-year-old from Knoxville, Iowa, Caleb began performing with his high school theatre department, most notably as Carlos in Disney’s Descendants and as Amos Hart in Chicago.

Ashleigh Goff (Shaindel)
Ashleigh Goff

Shaindel

Ashleigh served as Director of Education in Fredericksburg and directed/choreographed for The Miracle Worker, Godspell, Les Misérables, and Carousel. Favorite roles are Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors) and Lenny Magrath (Crimes of the Heart).

Havana Puerta (Shprintze)
Havana Puerta

Shprintze

Havana played Gloria (Wait Until Dark), Scarecrow (Wizard of Oz), Nigel (Matilda), and the Page (Antigone). Ensemble credits are Beauty and the Beast, Annie, and The Little Mermaid. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Lucy Eddleman (Bielke)
Lucy Eddleman

Bielke

This is Lucy’s seventh musical and her first with The Players Theatre Company! Most recently she played Annie in Annie Jr. and Chip in Beauty and the Beast. She thanks the directorial team for believing in her to play Bielke in this talented cast.

Anya Ramdas (Ensemble)
Anya Ramdas

Ensemble

Anya is very excited to be performing with The Players Theatre Company and in her first musical. She thanks her parents for encouraging her to join the show and her family for their support.

Emma Lou Evans (Ensemble)
Emma Lou Evans

Ensemble

Recent roles for Emma Lou include Jemima Potts (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and Jeremy Jacob (How I Became a Pirate). She is thankful to be doing this show with some of her favorite people.

Hassan Carrico (Ensemble)
Hassan Carrico

Ensemble

Hassan has loved playing a bearded Russian man— truly a dream role! But her favorite part of this experience has definitely been spending time with old friends and making new ones. Ephesians 2:8-10.

Alison Stewart (Ensemble)
Alison Stewart

Ensemble

Alison is thrilled to return for her second show with The Players, having also been a member of the cast of White Christmas. A longtime fan of Fiddler on the Roof, she’s especially delighted to share the stage with her husband.

Melissa Cummins (Ensemble)
Melissa Cummins

Ensemble

Melissa spoke only French in Private Lives. Favorite roles include Cleante (Tartuffe), Fabian (Twelfth Night), Princess (Murder on the Orient Express), Chris (Calendar Girls), Harried Secretary (Newsies), and tap-dancing egg (Something Rotten)

Will Paul (Nachum)
Will Paul

Nachum

Will is known for his powerful presence and wide emotional range. He has brought a variety of classic and contemporary characters to life in productions throughout the region and is happy to be taking the stage with The Players.

Kira Fleitman Ramdas (Ensemble)
Kira Fleitman Ramdas

Ensemble

Kira is thrilled to return to The Players Theatre Company after her debut as “Mother” in Tuck Everlasting. She thanks her family and husband for supporting her and her daughters in their musical debut.

Kaleigh Sayroo (Ensemble)
Kaleigh Sayroo

Ensemble

Kaleigh, a proud graduate of University of Texas Austin, is thrilled to be making her debut in Fiddler on the Roof for her first musical! She has enjoyed learning about theatre and growing alongside her cast.

Logan Goff (Ensemble)
Logan Goff

Tevye’s Grandson

At 12-years old, Logan is excited to debut with The Players. He performed in productions at the University of Houston, McMurry University, and more. Working to publish his first children’s book, he enjoys photography, storytelling, and creative adventures.

Cheyanne Williams (Fiddler)
Cheyanne Williams

Fiddler

Cheyanne has loved this experience and all the people involved. She has been doing theatre for almost nine years and wants to keep going for many more. She thanks her family, friends, cats, and most importantly God. Jeremiah 29:11.

Elissa Myers (Ensemble)
Elissa Myers

Ensemble

Elissa is so excited to return for another show with The Players, having been part of the casts of SpongeBob the Musical, White Christmas, and Tuck Everlasting. This one is for Betty Goldblum

Parrott and all of the mamas.

Clara Evans (Ensemble)
Clara Evans

Ensemble

Clara an 8th grader, Clara’s recent theatre credits include Newsies as an Advanced Dancer and Tuck Everlasting in which she played the character of Winnie Foster. Psalm 96:1-2.

Zelda Ramdas (Ensemble)
Zelda Ramdas

Ensemble

Zelda, excited to be in this show, thanks Randy and Tabitha for helping her learn her way for her debut performance. Thanks to her friends for always being there, and special thanks to Sterling and Hadley.

Emery Goff (Ensemble)
Emery Goff

Ensemble

Nine-year old Emery is delighted to share the stage with her family for the second time. She loves puppies, babies, and bringing her favorite book scenes to life through imaginative play.

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