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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2008)

 

"Tradition!"

Tevye, the dairyman is an old-fashioned father who, like the other fathers in the small village of Anatevka, has raised his children to uphold the age-old Jewish customs of his ancestors. Now the time has come to find husbands for his beloved daughters and as tradition dictates, suitable matches must be made. But this is Tsarist Russia, 1905 and as the nation teeters on the brink of great upheaval, Tevye is soon to find the young are guided by their hearts not their elders…

Fiddler On The Roof has captivated audiences around the globe since its original Broadway opening in 1964. Winner of 9 Tony Awards, the spectacular stage show went on to become a smash-hit Oscar-winning film and features some of the most memorable songs in musical history, including "Tradition", "Matchmaker", "Sunrise Sunset" and the unforgettable "If I Were A Rich Man".

 

Dates
Friday August 22, 2008 8:00 PM
Saturday August 23, 2008 2:00 PM
Saturday August 23, 2008 8:00 PM
Sunday August 24, 2008 2:00 PM
Friday August 29, 2008 8:00 PM
Saturday August 30, 2008 2:00 PM
Saturday August 30, 2008 8:00 PM

 

Venue

West Gippsland Arts Centre
Civic Place
Warragul 3820

 

Awards Won

Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards

  • Emma O'Brien - Most Outstanding Support Actor In a Musical (female)
  • Sue Thompson - Most Outstanding Makeup and Hair
  • Most Oustanding Program
  • Adjudicator's Award for Front Of House Displays

 

Cast
Principals    
Tevye Bernard Detering
Golde Christine Skicko
Tzeitel Lisa Williams
Motel Simon Hemming
  Hodel Emma O'Brien
  Perchik Dale Gemmell
  Chava Samantha Grumley
  Fyedka David Farnaby
  Sprintze Lauren Burns
Yente the Matchmaker Laurie Watters
  Lazar Wolf Wayne Musgrove
  Rabbi (Haskel) Chris Billings
  Mendel Fabian Cannuzzo
  Avram David Cafiso
  Mordcha Steven Burns
  Nachum the Beggar Daniel Hansen
  Grandma Tzeitel Judy Degnan
  Fruma Sara Denise Twite
  Shaindel Karen Witchell
  Sasha Craigen Whitehead
  The Constable (Nicolai) Gary Wellsmore
  The Fiddler Gordon Rouse
     
Villagers & Russians    
Rosemary Abetz-Rouse Viki Hodge
Ceiri Byers Amy Leak
Leanne Christensen-Trew Matt Leak
Bill Degnan Glenn Mancer
Brodie Dorling Larissa Morey
Pam Ellingham Brenton Poole
Shelby Fisher Amy Ryan
  Aria Gianinni-Johns Baillie Saunders
  Isaac Guppy Rob Timmers
  Robert Harrod Dorette van Breugel
  Dennis Hicks  
     
Village Children    
  Keiley Anders Tahlia Mannik
  Ariana Bakker John Molden
  Mitchell Cameron Corey O'Shea
  Bailey Cameron Ryley Reid
  Addy Close Ryan Saunders
  Brittany Mannik Kelsea Timmers
     
Orchestra    
  Celeste Hardy Flute/Piccolo
  Alison Teychenne Clarinet
  Julia Buras Clarinet
  Jenn Soon Clarinet
  Rebecca Thorburn Clarinet
  Michael Hicks Drums/Percussion
  Bruce Campbell Double Bass
  Tony Boulton Violin
  Harriette Kulich Violin
  Anthony Duncombe Violin
  Byron Thorburn Euphonium
  Tina Manzo Trumpet
  Ben Waugh Trumpet
  Chris Johns Trombone
  David Willis Accordion
  Nicola Taylor Piano
  Liz Radcliffe Cello

 

Production Teams
Directing Team    
Artistic Director Christine Skicko
Musical Director Rebekah King
Choreographer Chris Ross
Assistant to Director Michelle Linahan
  Rehearsal Pianist Nicola Taylor
  Asst to Directing Team Craigen Whitehead
   
Design Team    
Set Design Chris Johns, Christine Skicko
Costume Design Christine Skicko
Lighting Concepts/Design Christine Skicko/Russell Stewart
Program/Poster Design Wayne Musgrove
Hair & Make-up Design Sue Thompson
   
Production Team    
Production Manager Kate Dougan
Assistant Production Manager Ann Maloney
Set Construction/Painters Chris Jons, Carl Ross, Gordon Bakker, Dan Reid
  Stage Decorations Linda Beamish/Chris Johns
  Light & Sound Rigging Josh Last, Russell Stewart and WGAC Staff
  Costume Coordinator Kathy Ross
  Sewing Team Kathy Ross, Violette O'Donnell, Nelly Coleman, Kate Dougan, cast members
  Publicity Christine Skicko, Simon Hemming, Larissa Morey
  Sponsorship Simon Hemming, Annette O'Shea, Kate Dougan
  Photography Dan Clancy, Jessica Byers
  Program Printing LV Printers
     
Theatre Team    
  Stage Manager Kate Dougan
  Assistant Stage Manager Ann Maloney
  Front Of House Decoration Anne Pawley, Larissa Morey
  Lighting Russell Stewart
  Follow Spots Peter Dougan, Andrea Maloney, Carl Ross
  Sound Josh Last, Annette O'Shea
  Backstage Crew Anne Pawley, Max Maloney, Chris Johns, Sharon Madeley, Bethany Leak, Gordon Bakker, Annette O'Shea, Keith Gibson-Williamson, cast family members
  Small Properties Linda Beamish, Bruce Beamish
  Make-up/Hair Sue Thompson and team
  Transport Budget Trucks, Chris Johns
     
Committee    
  President Simon Hemming
  Vice President Judy Degnan
  Secretary Kate Dougan
  Treasurer Ann Maloney
  General Committee Members Ceiri Byers
    Annette O'Shea
    Chris Ross
    Christine Skicko
    Aron Toman
    Craigen Whitehead

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