Learn deeply. Be creative. Experience wholeness. Make great happen. Fiddler on the Roof is brought to you by the generosity of our community  through  this  year’s  Annual  Giving.

An electronic version of this playbill can be found at: www.wiseelementary.weebly.com/fiddler

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Director’s  Note “As  the  good  book  says…” Wise  School’s  production  of  Fiddler on the Roof is all about being creative and making great happen.

During the past four months, our young thespians have d isplayed their artistic talents, acting, dancing, and singing in the classic story by Shalom Alecheim, Fiddler on the Roof. Quite frankly it takes a real village to recreate the fictional village of Anatevka for our Wise School Musical Production. Just like the fictional bride and groom w e have had many blessings on our heads, namely the wonderful and wondrous Julie Frankel-Koch who is a wealth of creativity and extraord inary expertise. Her hand can be seen in the finely tuned structure of the stage crew to coaching actors. There may be a fidd ler on the roof, but there is a talented musical maven on the side tickling the ivories, Mrs. Faye Jeser. Her encouragement, friendly banter , and joyous style insp ire our students to reach notes that they never thought possible. Mrs. Randy Weinstein is the instructor behind the   Wise   School   children’s   choir and dancers. Her musicianship and dedication have lifted our performance up to the rooftops. Behind the stage, magic takes p lace under the supervision of Miss Sarah Shpall, who skillfu lly mans stage right. Microphone excellence is juggled by Mrs. Amy Burch, Ms. Rachel Mitzman, and Miss Cynthia Rahm. Ray Austad and Thienan Nguyen have mastered sound and lighting so that every actor is hear d and seen in the best possible way. Shirley Wargon not only lights up our sets, she lights up our lives. Our gratitude is shared with our box office manager and ticket guru, Ms. Judy Hoffman. These beautiful printed programs would not have been possible without the untiring efforts of Cecilia Nguyen. And of course, every village has a leader. None of this could have been done without the support of our principal and our Head of School, Mrs. Tami Weiser and Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback. It goes without saying that my family is the reason I am here. Thank you , Austin, Ali, Cady, and David . The  more  time  I’ve  spent  in  Anatevka,  the  more  I’ve  come  to  think of Wise School - our parents, our teachers, our families – as a little village - where everyone matters, even the fidd ler on the roof, and most importantly of all: TRADITION!

With love and appreciat ion, Mary It ri

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CAST

(In Order of Appearance)

Rabbi Joshua Ehrlich Mordechai Evan Marks

Tevye Alon Moradi Fiddler on the Roof Ethan Banafsheha

Papas Jack Behar, Elijah Dardashty, Jeremy Goldenstein,

Matt Hason, Alon Moradi, Yehonatan Resnick

Mamas Alexis Frohlich, Samantha Frohlich, Samantha Harnick,

Mary Lindner, Bella Ravaei, Emily Vanek, Abigail Yadegar, Ariela Zweiback

Sons

Joshua Ehrlich, Stefan Gerber, Evan Marks, Jonathan Mokhtarzadeh, Jack Siegel

Daughters

Noa Avidor, Ariel Emrani, Maya Foonberg, Ava Fox, Bella Melamed , Natalie Melamed, Skye Rubin,

Lauren Shooshani, Sophia Yadid i

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Featured Villagers (In Order of Appearance)

Yente Emily Vanek Penina Ava Fox Brach Maya Foonberg Raisa Skye Rubin Itzak Matt Hason Avram Jack Siegel Golde Samantha Harnick Tzeitel Abigail Yadegar Hodel Mary Lindner Shana Samantha Frohlich Liba Ariel Emrani Shprintze Lauren Shooshani Bielke Sophia Yadidi Chava Bella Ravaei Motel Stefan Gerber Perchik Jack Behar Shabbat Queen Ariela Zweiback Lazar Wolfe Yehonatan Resnick Sasha Ethan Banafsheha Fyedka Elijah Dardashty Niccolai Jonathan Mokhtarzadeh Constable Jeremy Goldenstein Grandmother Tzeitel Ariela Zweiback Fruma Sarah Alexis Frohlich

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Stage Crew

Liana Faridnia Aaron Kermani Tristan Lindner

Ethan Mokhtarzadeh Natalya Soofer

Rohm Stark

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SCENES

Prologue Tradition in Anatevka

Scene 1 Tevye’s  Household

Scene 2 Tradition Meets Innovation

Scene 3 Welcoming Shabbat

Scene 4 Agreement at the Inn

Scene 5 The Lesson and The Miracle

Scene 6 Tevye’s  Dream

Scene 7 Chava Meets Fyedka

Scene 8 The Wedding

Scene 9 Do You Love Me?

Scene 10 Off to Siberia

Scene 11 The World Is Changing

Scene 12 Leaving Anatevka

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SPECIAL THANKS x Rabbi Eli Herscher

x Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback

x Tami Weiser

x Pam Kleinman

x Karen Anderson

x Malka Clement

x Judy Hoffman

x Sherrell Brantley

x Estefany Sanchez-Garcia

x Cecilia Nguyen

x Ray Austad

x Beth Behar

x Raz Husany

x Allan Koch

x Brent Mason

x Lonnie Mayfield

x Thienan Nguyen

x Samantha Powell

x Kelly Shepard

x Shirley Wargon

x Nery Medina and Stephen S. Wise Custodial Staff

x Dana Ehrlich

x Rebecca Avidor

x Phil Harnick

x Robyn Sokol

x Nancy Joseph

x Parents of Fiddler on the Roof

x Fifth Grade Team

x And Boys and Girls of Room 40

Everyone   who   remained   true   to   “Tradition”   and   helped   bring   Anatevka   to   life   in   Zeldin-Hershenson Hall

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Meet the Cast and Crew

Hi, my name is Noa Avidor, and I am a fourth grader in the play for the first time. This year we are doing a play called Fiddler on the Roof, and I am going to tell you about my experience. Being in the play makes me feel happy and excited about going to school. Everyone in the play, including me, gets to laugh, sing, and dance with each other. For example,  when  we  get  to  sing  “Tradition”  or  “To  Life,”  I  feel  really  happy.    When  we  sing,  we  get   into   our   characters’   families,   which   have   papas,   mamas,   daughters,   and   sons.     My  character is a daughter and I only have a mama and a brother, but no papa. At first I was shy, and now I have learned to be more confident. I am more comfortable being on stage than I was before. I have also learned to project my voice by learning to stand straight and tall and to speak loudly, so that the audience will hear me. In closing, the play experience has been fabulous! Going to play practice has been hard work, but a lot of fun. This play experience has inspired me! I do hope you like the show.

Noa Avidor ~ Devorah, a Villager

In this play of Fiddler on the Roof I play the role of Perchik, a teacher and a visitor in Anatevka, Russia. I marry the middle   daughter   of   Tevye’s   three   oldest daughters. As Perchik, I bring new ideas to Anatevka. This is my first time in any play and it has been amazing. I have met so many people and have made a lot of new friends. I would like to thank Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, and Ms. Weinstein. These people have helped me through this amazing journey. The show will also be amazing. I hope you enjoy!

Jack Behar ~ Perchik, the Teacher

My name is Ethan Banafsheha, I am in the sixth grade and I am lucky enough to be playing two  roles  in  this  year’s  play.    I  am  playing  the  Fiddler,  the  fun  musical  fiddle player who is up on the rooftop, and also Sasha, the Russian who loves to sing, and is a friend of Fyedka. This play has been such a mind-blowing experience for me, filled with music, dance, and, of course, tradition. From raising toasts to standing on my rooftop, every second has been thrilling for me, being a part of this play. One of the main reasons this play has been so amazing is because of the people involved. With Mrs. Itri, Miss Shpall, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, and Mrs. Jeser helping us, this experience has been great. I really look forward to performing in front of a whole crowd, and I am so close to the first performance! In just about six weeks is the actual performance, and I really just cannot wait. Here I come, Fiddler on the Roof!

Ethan Banafsheha ~ Sasha, Fiddler on the Roof, Russian Dancer, Bottle Dancer

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Being in the play has been one of the best experiences that I have ever had! I love being able to sing while acting. I am so happy to be around such nice, intelligent teachers and students,  who  teach  me  how  to  act  and  sing  better.    If  it  weren’t  for  them,  I  wouldn’t  have  gotten the part that I wanted to be in the play. I play a Russian that marries Chava, one of Tevye’s  daughters.    I  also  sing  a  solo  at  the  inn.    I  love  being  able  to  sing the song that I sing because  it  goes  perfectly  with  my  low  voice  and  lets  me  sing  freely.    I   just  can’t  wait  until  the show so that I can sing my songs and act in front of everyone. I am so happy that I chose to do the play.

Elijah Dardashty – Fyedka, the Russian

Hi everyone, my name is Joshua Ehrlich, and I am the beloved Rabbi, a Russian dancer, and a bottle dancer. Last year, I was in Odyssey, but this year I am so happy to be in the play. After we got the script, I knew that the Rabbi was a good role. Since I love to sing, act, and dance, my parts in Fiddler on the Roof were   perfect   for   me.     In   “Tradition,”   don’t   be  surprised   to   see   a   son  with   a   beard.     That’s  me!!     The   rabbi   even  has   a   few   “mini-solos”  including the Mazel Tovs in the Dream scene.  The  Russian  dance  is  really  hard;  so  don’t  try  to do it if your legs are not that flexible. Fiddler on the Roof has  some  surprises,  so  it’s  fine  if  you  laugh  in  enjoyment  or  gasp  in  fear.    In  the  bottle  dance,  the  bottles  aren’t  really  being  balanced, but  I  won’t  tell  you  how  they  are  balanced. Just like a magician, an actor never reveals his secrets. I would like to personally thank Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, Ms. Weinstein, and Miss Shpall for guiding me on this journey. “Rabbi,   Mordechai, and Tevye,  ready  to  start  the  show!”    Oops,  guess  the  play  came  sooner  than  I  thought.  Enjoy!!!!  

Joshua Ehrlich – Beloved Rabbi, Russian Dancer, and Bottle Dancer

Hi!    I’m  Ariel  (AKA  Liba)  and  I’m  here  to  tell  you  why  I  joined  the  spring  musical.    I love to act, sing, and have fun so I marched down to Anatevka where all the fun began. First, all you have to do is sign in, eat a snack, get into a seat and get ready for the life of show business to sit right down next to you. We get to dance, sing, act,  and  talk  backstage  (don’t  worry, Mrs. Itri, we were quiet). Best of all we get to be with our friends. If you like the spotlight, this is the best experience! I just have to say that Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Miss Shpall, Mrs. Jeser, and last but not least, Ms. Weinstein all make it work. This is a great experience   even   when   you’re   not   on   stage, because you can always have fun, finish homework, and play with your friends. I have to say this is one of the best miracles of all miracles, besides Tzeitel’s  wedding,  of  course.    For  some  people  it  is  a  tradition  to  be  in  the  play every year, including the choir of the younger grades. This is one of the best experiences  and  I  would  love  to  stay  and  chat  but…oh  there’s  my  cue,  got  to  go.

Ariel Emrani ~ Liba,  fifth  of  Tevye’s  daughters

Lights, camera, action! When I found out I was chosen by Mrs. Itri for stage crew, I was so happy  because  I  always  wanted  to  be   involved  with  the  play   in  any  way  possible.     I  can’t  

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wait to see what the stage crew and I, Liana Faridnia, will accomplish. The best part of stage crew is teamwork and the possibility of working with Mrs. Itri will never come back again. In fifth grade, when I was watching the play, I looked at the stage crew and wished that one day I would be able  to  do  that.    But  now  I  don’t  have  to  wish,  because  I  am  ready  to  get to work and see all the progress during the play. This year is going to be the best year ever  with  everyone.    I  want  to  say  a  special  “Thank  you”  to  Mrs.  Itri  for  the  amazing  effort and work she puts into the play. See you on stage!

Liana Faridnia ~ Stage Crew

I am Maya Foonberg and I play the villager – Bracha. It is a lot of fun to watch the other people rehearsing while I have free time to do homework. Last year when I was in third grade,  I  was  invited  to  be  in  the  play  with  the  Children’s  Choir.    I  participated  in  two  scenes  and  I  loved  it!    This  year  I  tried  out  for  the  play.    I  didn’t  get  the  part  I  wanted,  but  I  realized  that it was better to be a villager, because I could hang out with my friends more often. This  whole  experience  was  a  long  and  amazing  ride.    I’ll  see  you  in  the  audience  in  our  little  village of Anatevka. Always follow Tradition!

Maya Foonberg ~ Bracha, a Villager

My name is Ava Fox, and I am so excited to be in front of you today. In this musical, Fiddler on the Roof, I play Penina the beggar, a Russian dancer, and a bottle dancer. Every year I love doing the play. One reason the play is fun for me is that I am doing it with my friends. No matter what…they’re  always  there  to  do  a  little  dance.    The  reason  this  musical  is  going  to be a big hit is because we have an amazing team helping us do our thing. Ms. Weinstein is the choir director, Mrs. Jeser is the amazing piano player, Mrs. Frankel-Koch is the best assistant  director,  and  most  important…Mrs.  Itri  is  the  most  amazing  director  in  the  whole  entire  world   of   directors.     It   doesn’t  matter   if   you   get   a   small   part   or   a   big   part,   it   just  matters how much fun YOU had. Well, I could keep chatting with you  if  I  could  but…Lights,  Curtain…Oops,  I  got  to  go!

Ava Fox ~ Penina the Beggar, Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer

Hi everyone! I am Alexis Frohlich, scary ghost, and beautiful mom, and I am happy to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof. This production is amazing, brilliant, and spiritual at the exact same time. It took lot of hard work and tiring dances, but it was all worth it. I know you are wondering why it was worth it. It was worth it because it got where I am today, acting and singing my heart away. Last year, I played a mersister named Allana in the thrilling musical, The Little Mermaid. I have made a big accomplishment; I went from opera mermaid to a spine-chilling  ghost.    At  first,  I  thought  I  wouldn’t  get  this  part  that  I  tried  out  for  because  Mrs.   Jeser  made  a   joke,   “You  are  good,  but  Fruma  Sarah  doesn’t  have  braces  and  doesn’t  

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smile  as  much  as  you  do.”  I  soon  realized  that  it  was  a  joke  and  knew  that  I  had  a  big  chance  of getting a role as wonderful as Fruma Sarah. My mom played Fruma Sarah when she was in high school. I may not be as good as she is, but I will do my best. My mom, dad, grandparents, uncles, and aunts encourage and teach me that trying hard will help me accomplish anything. That is what helped me get as far as the real show. I hope you enjoy this production as much as I do. So now sit back, relax, and enjoy Fiddler on the Roof. Let me start it, three, two, one, action!!!

Alexis Frohlich ~ Fruma Sarah

Hello! My name is Samantha Frohlich and I play a sister: Shana. I am very blessed to be able to join such a wonderful organization. I would like to thank my teachers Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, Miss Shpall, and Ms. Weinstein, without whom none of this would be possible. I also would like to thank my singing tutor Arianna who I meet with every Tuesday   to  work  on   “Matchmaker.”     I   believe   the   reason   I   improved  was  because  of   her  guidance  and  honesty.    I  love  to  be  in  “Matchmaker.”    Blocking  and  singing  in  it  are  just  so  much fun. If you could find a better cast than ours here at Wise School, I would do a back flip.    Oops…got  to  go!    I  need  to  be  on  stage  in  about  five  minutes.    Thanks  for  reading!

Samantha  Frohlich  ~  Shana,  fourth  of  Tevye’s  Daughter  

Hello! My name is Stefan and I play Motel in the musical, Fiddler on the Roof. This  year’s  Fiddler on the Roof has definitely been one of God’s   large   and   small  miracles. The cast is very  talented.    I’ve  been  acting  for  two  years  now.    Last  year  I  got  my  first  experience  with  the wonderful director, Mrs. Frankel-Koch. Even though I never got to be taught by her in kindergarten this experience has been as fun as kindergarten. Mrs. Jeser and Ms. Weinstein have covered this performance with music. Mrs. Itri has made every single show happen. My mom has driven me to every rehearsal, picked me up, and also helped me with my lines. Other activities I have are: I play the cello, which is similar to a fiddle, and I also am part of vocal  ensemble.     It’s   fun  being a poor tailor or a scraggly thing because I am pretty much poorer than every one else besides Penina, the beggar. Whatever it might be, I will do the play next year, but for now I will see you in Anatevka.

Stefan Gerber ~ Motel, the Tailor

When I was a little kid, my mom would take me to watch our school plays. Ever since then I wanted to be in them. During fourth and fifth grade I wanted to do sports, but in sixth grade I had the chance to do the play. At the beginning of the year I was so excited to be in the musical. When the first tryout came,  I  didn’t  care  which  part  I  got  as  long  as  I  could  do  the play. The day I got the Constable part, I was so happy, because it was just like the part that I had in a different show. So I was able to make the best of both of the shows. I hope you enjoy our Fiddler on the Roof!

Jeremy Goldenstein ~ His Honor, The Constable

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Welcome to Wise School, and thank you for going back in the past with my family and me to see our  story  in  the  early  1900’s.    My name is Samantha Harnick, and I am portraying the role of Golde  in  this  year’s  school  musical.    I  admit  Golde  and  her  family’s  life  has  some  ups  and downs, but we made it out okay. Being a hard working, caring, busy mother is not an easy job but if anyone can do it, Golde can. She has this spunk and love that is my favorite characteristic about this character. Fiddler on the Roof takes place in Anatevka, Russia. I have grown used to this town that we have created, and it will be hard to let it go in the end.    Not  only  have  I  fallen  in  love  with  the  story’s  town, but another town. This town is the school musical. It is filled with talented, hard working, devoted, and musical people. From adults   to   children,  we   all   are   important.    Most   importantly,  we  wouldn’t   be   able   to  have  both of our little towns without Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, Ms. Weinstein, and Miss Shpall. Miss Shpall is currently my advanced reading teacher in 6th grade. Throughout the year she has expanded the way I think and interpret. Over the year so far, Miss Shpall always is fully committed and always there for everyone. Her niece, Emma, and I have become close friends from our theater group aside from our schools. Miss Shpall came to our last play, The Sound of Music, and was always very supportive. Beside in the classroom, Miss I  also  couldn’t  have  done  it  without  my  supportive  family,  and  friends.  Well,   I  better  finish   this  up  because   I’m  sure   the  show  will  be  starting  soon.    Hope  you  enjoy   the  past!    And the story that lies behind it!

Samantha Harnick – Golde, wife of Tevye

Welcome  to  Anatevka!    I’m  Matt  Hason  and  I’m  happy  to  be  playing  Itzak  in  Fiddler on the Roof. You  might  recognize  me  when  I  yell,  “Horse”  in  a  fight  with  my  good  friend  Jack  Siegel  also known as Avram. I love being in the play, because it is my first year doing the play and I’m  very  excited  to  be  in  it.    That’s  how  I  feel  about  me  being  in  the  school  play.

Matt Hason ~ Itzak, a Villager

My  name   is  Aaron  Kermani  and   I’m   in   fifth  grade.     I’ve  been  attending Wise School since Mommy and Me.    I’ve  seen  all  the plays at Wise for the past five years. Last year when I saw the spring musical, The Little Mermaid, I knew by the end of that show that I wanted to be a part of stage crew. At the end of that show I saw all the cast taking their bows and by the time the stage crew came onto the stage, I knew I wanted to do that. Even though we are not in the show, it’s  great   to  be  part  of   the  show. I also enjoy the time I spend with the other kids on set, even though some of them are not a part of my grade. I look forward to being in the stage crew again next year.

Aaron Kermani ~ Stage Crew

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A  Fiddler  on  the  Roof,  sounds  crazy,  no?    Well,  Wise  School’s  production  of  Fiddler on the Roof is also crazy, but in a good way. Hi, my name is Mary Lindner and in this wonderful show I play Hodel, the second oldest daughter of Tevye. This is my very first year doing the spring  musical,  let  alone  anything  theatrical  at  all,  and  I  am  learning  so  much.    If  it  weren’t  for many of the kind, patient and giving people around me, I never would have known how to block onstage, how to cheat out, how to express myself through acting and singing, or what  to  do  if  there  were  ever  “technical  difficulties”  during  a  show.    I  would  like  to  thank  all  the wonderful teachers who helped out immensely with our musical: Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, Miss Shpall, and Ms. Weinstein for all of their endless love and compassion towards my fellow Thespians and me. Next, I would like to thank all my wonderful friends: Abby, Alexis, Samantha, Jeremy, and Ariela for all their support throughout this production, inspiring me to try my hardest and to make me think of just how lucky I am to have such amazing relationships with them. Mom and Dad, thank you for always being there for me, driving and picking me up from rehearsals, (trust me, I know how hard those early Sunday mornings can be!) Tristan, thank you for putting up with my singing,  “Far  From  the  Home  I  Love”  and  “If  I  Were  a  Rich  Man”  in  my  room  all  day  long!  From the little girl with a bad case of stage fright and a big singing secret, to the one who can show her true colors and be herself on the stage, I feel that I have grown so much as an actress and a person from doing this musical.

Mary Lindner ~ Hodel, second daughter of Tevye

Hi,  my  name  is  Tristan  Lindner,  and  I’m  a  member  of  the  stage  crew  for  the  Fiddler on the Roof production.    I’m  really  excited  to  be  on  stage  crew  because  ever  since  I  saw  The Little Mermaid last  year,  I  thought,  “Wow,  I  would  love  to  see  how  this  whole  thing  works!”    And  now,  not  only  am  I  going  to  see  how  the  play  works,  I’m  going  to  be  moving  sets  and  props  and making it work! Thank you so much for giving me this amazing opportunity.

Tristan Lindner ~ Stage Crew

Being in the spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof,   reminds  me   of   being   on   a   sport’s   team.    This is not a one-man show; each and every one of us has to contribute to make this show possible.    In  a  sport’s  game,  a  mistake  is  a  mistake,  and  there  is  nothing  you  can  do  about  it.    In a play rehearsal, mistakes are great! Every mistake you make is a learning opportunity. I would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Itri and Mrs. Frankel-Koch for directing this play, and Mrs. Jeser for doing all the music work. I would also like to thank everyone else who put the time and effort to make this play possible. There is nothing like being in the musical…it  is  great!  

Evan Marks – Mordechai, the Innkeeper    

Hi!    I  am  Bella  Melamed  and  I  play  the  part  of  Miriam,  a  Villager’s  daughter.    Even  though  I  did not get the part I wanted, I still got the best part for me. While we were at rehearsal, I

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learned a lot about the theatre and that I would love to greet an even bigger part next time. I loved being in the play; it was so much fun doing it with all my friends from Anatevka: Bielke, Shprintze, Natanya, Bracha, and Dvorah.

Bella Melamed ~ Miriam, a Villager

Hi, my name is Natalie Melamed. I am in fourth grade and I am so excited to be a part of the spectacular spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, at Wise Elementary School. This is my first year being in the play and this is a great opportunity for me to be part of a cast and perform in  front  of  an  audience.    Even  though,  I  didn’t  get  a   lead  role,   I  am  still  happy  that  I  got  a  good part with lots of singing and  dancing.     It’s  Showtime!  Lights,  Camera,  Action!    That’s  my cue. Got to go! I hope you enjoy Fiddler on the Roof starring our amazing cast and me! Thank you!!

Natalie Melamed ~ Natanya, a Villager

I did stage crew because when I first saw the school play I saw the stage crew moving the set and the props and using cool gadgets like flashlights, walkie-talkies, and lights. I also wanted to get to know more about Fiddler on the Roof. When I heard my little brother, Jonathan, was doing it, I knew I wanted to get into stage crew badly because then I could watch my little brother perform and see how much he improved. I also wanted to be on stage crew because I get to see the play everyday. That is why I wanted to become part of the stage crew!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, MRS. ITRI AND MRS. FRANKEL-KOCH!

Ethan Mokhtarzadeh ~ Stage Crew

I am in fourth grade and attend Wise Elementary Religious School. I am the only student in the Religious School to participate in the school play. I joined the school play because Mrs. Jeser said it would be a lot of fun. Fiddler on the Roof is one of my favorite movies. Since this is the first time that I have been part of a play, I am excited to be part of it. I loved working with Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Itri, and Mrs. Jeser and enjoyed seeing my old friends from the day school.

Jonathan Mokhtarzadeh ~ Niccolai

Tradition…is  as  important  to  the  role  of  Tevye  as  this  show  is  to  me.    The  highlights  of  my  weeks were always the days I had rehearsal. I would leave from daylong practices feeling completely energized and alive. The show nourished parts of me as an individual as well as an actor. I, along with my fellow cast members, was surely fortunate to be inspired by our gifted mentors: Mrs. Mary Itri, Mrs. Julie Frankel-Koch, and Mrs. Faye Jeser. They taught us

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selflessly with a keen sense of each one of our strengths and weaknesses, thereby sharpening  all  of  our  deeper  gifts.    And  like  Tevye’s  devoted  passion  for  Judaism,  I  was  able  to find my passion in the world of theatre. This has truly been an unforgettable and remarkable journey--one for which I am deeply grateful. I quite enjoyed the many little moments as well. For example, I was given the opportunity to assist in the construction of several props using materials I found backstage. I realized that a show is not a show without all that goes on behind the scenes. It is not just the performers that you see on stage, but the whole ensemble that makes it happen. Without them, we would not have been able to put this production together. It was a lesson in teamwork. I also enjoyed bonding with my fellow fifth grade Thespians (we were actually fooling around backstage…don’t   worry,   Mrs.   Itri,   we   were   quiet.)     This   is   hopefully   the   first   of   many  productions I hope to be a part of. I dream of writing scripts and directing in my future, and I know who I will not forget in my journey. To Life!!!!

Alon Moradi ~ Tevye

ACTION! Hi,  I’m  Bella  Ravaei  aka  SpongeBob  Squarepants;  I  play  the  role  of  Chava.    Okay,  let’s  start  again.    Hello,   I’m  Bella  Ravaei  aka  SpongeBob  Squarepants  aka  Chava!    When   I  found out that I was playing the role of Chava I was so excited! I am so happy to be in this year’s  play  Fiddler on the Roof because it is my first time performing in a play! My favorite song   is   “Matchmaker” because it makes everyone want to get on his or her feet and do cartwheels! The tune is so fun. I love being part of this amazing play because growing up my parents  were  always   singing,   “L’Chaim,”   “Tradition,”   “Matchmaker”  and a lot more of these   songs.     I   couldn’t   relate   until   I   started   practicing   the   play.     Sooner   or   later,   I   was  singing these songs night and day! I had a great time working with Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Jeser, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Miss Shpall, and, of course, my fellow cast members during the play rehearsals.

THAT’S  A  RAP!

Bella Ravaei – Chava, third daughter of Tevye

Hello, my name is Yehonatan Resnick, but in the little village of Anatevka I go by the name of Lazar Wolf. I am a butcher and the wealthiest man in this Russian village. I used to have a  wife   named   Fruma   Sarah,   but   she   passed   away.     Now   I   like   Tevye’s   daughter,   Tzeitel.    Well, I have to go to the bar to talk to Tevye about giving me permission to marry his daughter. Then we will have an agreement! See you at the show!

Yehonatan Resnick ~ Lazar Wolf, the Butcher

Hello, my name is Skye and I play Raisa in the Fiddler on the Roof. This experience has been amazing  and  I’ve  met  so  many  people.    My  friends  have  been  so  supportive  and  sweet   to  me. When I need to learn a line or a scene, they are helpful. The best part about the play is

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that Mrs. Jeser, Miss Shpall, Mrs. Weinstein, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, and most of all Mrs. Itri have helped me when I needed help with my lines or a friend problem. Mrs. Itri has been the   best   homeroom   and   play   director   I’ve   ever   had.     Well,   I   better   go,   the   show’s  starting…so  sit  back,  relax,  and  enjoy  the  show!

Skye Rubin ~ Raisa, a Villager

Hi! My name is Lauren Shooshani and I am in 4th grade. In the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, I  play  Shprintze,  one  of  Tevye’s  youngest  daughters.    I’m  very  excited  because  it  is  my  first  year doing the play. Over the summer I acted in Lion King with Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, and Mrs. Jeser. I met many talented kids when I did Lion King. This year my Wise School friends did the play as well. I love acting and pretending to be different characters. I am so lucky that I have the opportunity to do the musical. This has been a great experience and.....LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Oh no! The show   is   starting!     “Tradition…Tradition…”  Oops!    That’s  my  cue!    Got  to  go.    See  you  at  the  show!  

Lauren Shooshani ~ Shprintze, sixth daughter of Tevye

It is quite a pleasure to be in the play. There is an amazing cast with really talented actors. My character in the play is Avram, which also happens to be my Hebrew name. I am the one  who  gets  in  a  fight  with  Itzak,  shouting,  “Horse! Mule!”    I  enjoy  having  great  teachers  that are great actors and musicians. I LOVE the play!!!!!

Jack Siegel ~ Avram, a Villager 3

My name is Natalya Soofer! I am part of the stage crew. I signed up for stage crew because I thought that it would be an amazing experience and also because my brother was part of stage  crew  many  years  ago.    I  think  that  this  year’s  play  will be perfect. With all the great actors performing, and, of course, the even greater stage crew, I think that this will be very, very fun. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the play, Fiddler on the Roof!

Natalya Soofer – Stage Crew

The first play I ever watched was Peter Pan, which was awe-inspiring. I was astonished about how the stage crew was able to move the sets. In the second scene when I saw the set  being  different,   I  thought,  “I  want  to  be  part  of  this  magic.”    When  I  had  the  chance  to  join, I, Rohm Stark, was so excited I jumped right to the sign-up sheet. I am excited to make this play, Fiddler on the Roof, one of the best plays.

Rohm Stark ~ Stage Crew

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Hello, my name is Emily Vanek and I play Yente the Matchmaker in the thrilling show Fiddler on the Roof. I was really excited to do the musical as a sixth grader because this is my  last  year  at  Wise  School,  so  I  wanted  to  make  it  the  best  year…full  of  fun,  laughter,  and, of course,  “Tradition.”    I  have  made  so  many  friends  throughout  this  experience that have helped me with my lines and made me a better actor. I would like to thank Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, Ms. Weinstein, and Miss Shpall for making this experience not just fun, but an experience that I will never forget while I grow  as  a  performer.      Well,  that’s  my  cue. See you in the audience!

Emily Vanek ~ Yenta, the Matchmaker

My  name   is  Abby  Yadegar,   and   I  portray   the   role  of  Tzeitel   in   this  year’s   spring  musical. After doing some research, I was able to interpret the character in my own way. I stepped into   this   rebellious  young  girl’s   shoes  and  used  my  creativity  and   imagination   to  unleash  the Tzeitel within me. My absolute favorite thing to do is to sing and act, so when I returned  to  the  stage  I  definitely  wasn’t,  as  Tevye  reveals,  “a  stranger  in  a  strange  land.”    

I’d   like   to   thank  my   jaw-dropping teachers: Mrs. Tanner, Miss Rabin, Mrs. Burch, Mrs. Orevi, Mrs. Zawatsky, and Rabbi Medwin. You have supported me and taught me throughout this whole experience. Five people who have really inspired me these past few months are: Ms. Weinstein, Miss Shpall, Mrs. Jeser, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, and (of course,) Mrs. Itri. You  have  all  brought  this  play  “to  life,”  and  I  don’t  know  where  I  would  be  without  you.

Next, my friends: Ethan B, Jake, Sam, Alexis, Kaylah, Jeremy, Rohm, Tristan, Mary, Rachel, Ellie, Ariela, Ashley, Elijah, Yehonatan, and Kate. You guys always make me laugh, and you support me everyday. Finally, (and CERTAINLY not the least,) my family: Mom, Dad, Danny, (and the four pups.) I love you all to bits. I know how many sacrifices you all made for me to be able to be a part of this show, and I am so grateful for your dedication and support.    You’ve  given  me  the  confidence  to  stand  up  on  stage.

Abby Yadegar ~ Tzeitel, eldest  of  Tevye’s  daughters  

I am Sophia Yadidi and I am Bielke in the play Fiddler on the Roof.     I   am  one   of   Tevye’s  daughters, the youngest of all seven daughters. It is such an honor to be in a lead role especially when I am only in 4th grade. Next year when I am in 5th grade, I hope to get a lead role. Then when I am in 6th grade that will be my last year in Wise School. It has been so much fun working with the cast and all of the teachers, Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Jeser, Miss Shpall, and Ms. Weinstein, who help me with my scenes and make me better with getting more attitude. I have had a great experience and I love it. I HOPE YOU LOVE THE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sophia  Yadidi  ~  Bielke,  youngest  of  Tevye’s  daughters  

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Hello and welcome to Anatevka! You may have heard of Fiddler on the Roof, but you have never actually seen it until you have seen our production of Fiddler On The Roof. My name is Ariela Zweiback and I play the role of Grandmother Tzeitel. This has been the most amazing experience; we have learned so much. This experience has been full of dancing, singing, acting, and most of all tradition. I feel that I have grown closer to all of my friends in this production. I would like to say thank you to so many people starting off with Mrs. Itri, thank you so much for all you have done to help us grow, and make this production the most amazing show ever. You have been a huge role in all of our lives because you have made our dreams come true. Mrs. Jeser, thank you so, so much for all you have done. You have made music come to life. I am so grateful for you because when I am sad, you are the person that I know can cheer me up and make my whole day better. Mrs. Frankel-Koch and Ms. Weinstein, you have made this whole thing possible. You bring light and joy to this production. Thank you, Ms. Weinstein, for helping and choreographing my dances and everyone’s   dances.     Mrs.   Frankel-Koch, thank you for blocking so many scenes. Finally thank you, Miss Shpall, thank you so much for organizing us and helping the magic come to life. I know it must be hard to keep us organized backstage. I hope you enjoy the magic of our show, and for all of you who supported the show may you be blessed on the head.

Ariela Zweiback – Grandmother Tzeitel, Shabbat Queen, Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Producer Tami Weiser Director Mary Itri Assistant & Stage Director Julie Frankel-Koch Musical Director Faye Jeser Chorus Director Randy Weinstein DVD Director Raz Husany Stage Manager Sarah Shpall Student Assistants Sydney Shepard Isa Zweiback Orchestra Piano / Synthesizer Faye Jeser

Flautists Randy Weinstein

Polly Kim

Percussionists Dan Baker Eli Furie

Violinist Amy Burch

Student Violinists Brandon Melamed

Jonah Satey Noah Satey Tyler Yedidsion

Production Assistant Judy Hoffman Calendar Coordinator Estefany Sanchez-Garcia Sound & Lighting Engineer Ray Austad Assistant Sound & Lighting Engineer Thienan Nguyen

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Lighting Operator Shirley Wargon Portable Microphones Amy Burch Rachel Mitzman Cynthia Rahm Karen Anderson Choreographers Mary Itri Sarah Shpall Randy Weinstein Ariela Zweiback Set Designer/Construction Brent Mason Prop Designer Julie Frankel-Koch Jan Navah Sarah Shpall Props Julie Frankel-Koch Rebecca Avidor Amy Burch Nooshin Emrani Faye Jeser Paul Jeser Dana Guerin Sezin Hason Phil Harnick Mary Itri Allan Koch

Kelly Shepard Sarah Shpall Robyn Sokol Randy Weinstein Costume Designers Mary Itri Faye Jeser Julie Frankel-Koch Sarah Shpall

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Hair & Makeup Artists Beth Behar Nooshin Emrani

Karina Foonberg Eden Fox Karen Goldenstein Natalie Jacobs Sharona Kermani Orley Melamed Tania Ravaei Debra Siegel Robyn Sokol Azar Vanek

Parent Coordinator & Production Assistant Dana Ehrlich Poster Design & Video Specialist Raz Husany Program Supervisor, Coordinator & Layout Designer Judy Hoffman Photographers Steve Foonberg

Judy Hoffman Raz Husany

Paul Jeser

Ticket Coordinator Judy Hoffman Concessions Judy Hoffman Front of House Beth Behar Ushers Mandy Bolkin Backstage Monitors Jocelyn Bresnick Malka Clement Shelly Freedenthal Paula Frost Orit Hadad

Danny Herold Ashley Hoyle Ann Kapstrom Polly Kim

Malka Miodovsky Rebecca Mizrahi Leora Orevi Samantha Powell Orlee Raymond Bethany Spielberg

Jon Stahl

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Jeff Starr Patty Tanner Melissa Verity Sandi Volterra

Jana Zawatsky

Parent Concessions Dana Ehrlich Nooshani Emrani Karen Goldenstein Tania Ravaei Amy Rubin Debra Siegel Robyn Sokol Azar Vanek

Snacks/Food Dana Ehrlich

Rebecca Avidor Beth Behar Nooshin Emrani Eden Fox Janene Gerber Phil Harnick Nancy Joseph Angela Melamed

Dafne Moradi Amy Rubin Evelyn Shooshani

Robyn Sokol John Yadegar, M.D. Stephanie Yadegar

Cast Party Dana Ehrlich Nooshin Emrani Janene Gerber Dana Guerin Nessim Hason Sharona Kermani Melinda Lindner Dafne Moradi

Printing Cecilia Nguyen MICROPHONES DONATED BY MILKEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

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“A fiddler on the roof”... sounds crazy, no?

But here in our little school of Wise, You might say that every one in this

amazing cast AND crew Is “a fiddler on the roof”

Putting on a fabulous production without breaking his/her neck. And how did they do it, you may ask?

That we can tell you in one word! TALENT!

Along with a lot of Hard Work, Chutzpah...and maybe even a “MIRACLE OF MIRACLES!”

To you all we say... “a blessing on your head” Mazel tov, mazel tov!

For continuing our “TRADITION” of yet another Wise smash hit! BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! To a Fabulous Cast & Crew We are so, so proud of you!

We raise a glass and say...“TO LIFE! TO LIFE! L’‛CHAIM!” Be Happy, Be Healthy, Long Life!

With Much Love and Pride, Mrs. Frankel-Koch, Mrs. Itri, Mrs. Jeser,

Miss Shpall, & Ms. Weinstein

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TO THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

CAST AND CREW,

Congratulations on your amazing performances! We are so proud of your unbelievable talent, remarkable

commitment and wonderful creativity. You fill our lives with magic, wishes and dreams.

With Admiration and Love,

Rabbi Yoshi, Head of School

Tami Weiser, Principal

Pam Kleinman, Vice Principal

Karen Anderson, Director of Curriculum

Malka Clement, Director of Hebrew and Judaic Studies

Jana Zawatzky, Counselor

Beth Behar, Director of Admission

Samantha Powell, Associate Director of Admission and School Registrar

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To the Cast and Crew of Anatevka

Who day and night sang songs at each rehearsal?

Remembered all the blocking? And

Memorized their lines?

Who day and night dressed up in vests and long skirts?

Learned to sweep and mop floors? And

Did their homework too?

The Actors!! The Crew!!

You each carried on the TRADITION

of being FANTASTIC!

Love and Hugs, Mrs. Itri

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ALON,

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOUR PASSION AND DEVOTION TO ACTING!

YOU HAVE AMAZED US WITH YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE ROLE OF TEVYE

WATCHING YOU COUNT DOWN THE DAYS TO THE NEXT REHEARSAL AND COME HOME FEELING INVIGORATED FROM EACH ONE WAS TRULY HEART-WARMING.

WE HOPE THAT YOUR LIFE WILL BE FILLED WITH PASSION FOR WHATEVER YOU ENDEAVOR TO DO AND MAY YOU ALWAYS SEE THE FRUITS OF YOUR HARD WORK.

WE HOPE YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE

"A RICH MAN"... FOR IT IS THE RICHNESS OF YOUR CHARACTER AND SOUL THAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL!

L'CHAIM! TO YOUR LIFE!

WE LOVE YOU,

MOM, DAD, AARON AND RAQUEL

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KEEP CALM

AND

SING ON Great Job!

We Love You!

Ben, Ori and Choco

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Dear Noa,

Every day there is a song in your heart. Keep Singing! We love you. Ima and Abba

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Stefan (Duffy)

Congratulations on playing the role of Motel in the school musical! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication to this play.

You are such an amazing and talented person. From playing cello, to singing in the School’s  

Vocal Ensemble, to performing in the musical….  You  Can  Do  It  All!  

This  part  was  “tailor”  made  for  you!    

We love you so much.

Good Luck tonight, Motel!

Break a leg!!!!

Love,

Mom, Dee and Brandon

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ALON

You have no idea how extremely proud we are of you!!!

You have been entertaining us

with your personal scripts and skits since you were 2.

You were made for the stage and we can't wait to see you as Tevye!

Vida and Yahya Lavi

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Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of

Wise School’s Production of

Fiddler on the Roof

And to our Beloved

ALON MORADI

For his role as Tevye,

His incredible acting skills and his amazing voice.

We are extremely proud of you!

Isaac, Jacqueline and Natasha Moradi

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Stefan,

Congratulations on your role in

Fiddler on the Roof

We saw a very early rehearsal and can't wait to see the finished show

Good luck!

From,

Grandma Jane and Grandpa Barry

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Dear Noa Mazal Tov on your performance in Fiddler on the Roof! We have been waiting for this show. We are proud of you and love you. Aunt Jessica, Uncle Mark, And your cousins, Ava and Ari

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Dearest Noa,

You are our

SHINING STAR!

We Love You,

Grandma and Grandpa

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Dearest Sam and Alex,

We are so proud of the beautiful and talented young women you have become. We cannot believe that the two young women on stage tonight were the same two infants we cradled in our arms when we first met. What a wonderful decade it's been watching you two grow.

You two are our stars, on and off stage!

Lots of love,

Aunt Lisa, Uncle Tim and Cousin Jake

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Alex, Sam & Katie –

Congratulations on your incredible performances!

We are so proud of you and love you so much!

Michael and Brandon

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TO OUR SHINING STARS – ALEXIS AND

SAMANTHA – WHOSE VOICES FILL OUR HEARTS

WITH JOY.

MAY YOU CONTINUE TO SPREAD HAPPINESS

THROUGHOUT YOUR LIVES.

ALL OUR LOVE,

NONNY AND POPPY

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To My Weird and Wonderful Samantha,

It has been an amazing journey, watching you grow, from the timid child who was afraid to sing with the choir to the confident, young woman you are today. It is a pleasure to see you on stage. You bring joy and humor wherever you go. I'm very proud of you.

I love you very deeply.

Love always,

Mom

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To My Lovely and Amazing Alex,

Watching you on stage is always an amazing experience. I am so proud of the lady you have grown up to be. You are so kind and brave - though, I must say, you make an exceptionally scary dead woman!

I love watching you grow as an actor and a person!

With love,

Mom

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Joshua,

We couldn't be prouder to have a son who is Rabbi!

May God bless you and keep you... singing, acting and dancing all the days of your life.

Love,

Mom and Dad

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Dearest Emily,

Bravo!!

Your performance is sensational! You are such a delight and a great little actress. It all comes to you naturally. You are so talented and we are so proud of you. Everything you do, you do with such grace and elegance. You always add your special touch to your work. We love you! We hope that you enjoy your journey in life and always sing, dance, and LOVE!

You are a STAR!

Kisses and Love,

Mom and Dad

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Dearest Abigail,

Darling - Congratulations!

You are our WONDER and our MIRACLE.

Abigail, you have become a most generous, courageous, capable, and inspiring young woman. You are an incredibly humble and loving human being. You care for everyone and everything around you. Your family is so blessed, and we are all so profoundly happy for you, and so immensely proud.

We are especially moved that you chose to be part of the telling of this deeply moving and important story for us all. This has been a mesmerizing journey. You have worked so hard, always with a smile, and a happy and most grateful heart. No words can adequately express our utter happiness when we see the absolute joy this whole creative process brings you. Your love and passion for performing is truly a wonder to behold. We have utterly loved seeing you grappling with your character and singing the beautiful songs with fervent love and passion. We have been touched at how this story personally affected you. Not least, there has been the profound joy of witnessing the meaning you have found in the partnership and collaboration this whole experience has afforded you.

Abigail, this whole process would not be possible without the love and leadership from the truly amazing Performing Arts teachers. We all owe them a huge debt of gratitude for their magical expertise, profuse kindness, and endless patience. We know the smiling faces and infectious enthusiasm have given you immense energy.

We also owe a very special thank you to the amazing Ms. Tanner who has been your rock, and a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Tami Weiser and Rabbi Yoshi for making these theatrical opportunities a reality for ALL our children. A special thank you to all of your wonderful friends in the lovely and talented cast. How lucky are we to enjoy all of this talent coming together.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for helping our daughter savor this astounding experience.

Abigail, Your dedication shows in your performance. Our hearts are full of pride, immense happiness, and love.

Thank you, our darling girl, for bringing such immense kindness, love, and utter joy to each of us every day.

We love you sweetheart, always.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Daniel,

Grandma, Aunty Sherly, Farhad, Hanna and Simone, and all of your beloved family xxx

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Dear Mary and Tristan,

We are sooo very proud of you!!!

We love you sooo much!!!

Mom, Dad, and Weegee

Mice, Deice, and Weegee

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To our favorite rebel from Kiev - Jack Behar

Congratulations!

We are so proud of you and love you very

much.

Mom, Dad and Sammy

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Dear Ellie,

The best of Luck,

As they say in show biz,

"Break a Leg"

Love,

Grandma and Grandpa

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"SWIFTLY FLY THE YEARS"

WE LOVE YOU, ARIELA

DEBBI & POPPY

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Thank you to my amazing mentors: Mrs. Itri Mrs. Frankel-Koch Mrs. Jeser And Ms. Weinstein, Who fine-tuned my talent. You put in so much time and energy to make this show what it is. You also filled each of us with confidence and enthusiasm. I am grateful for all of your hard work and want to say THANK YOU!!!! Your appreciative apprentice, Alon Moradi

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WOW ALON!!!!

We are so proud of you!!!

We couldn't imagine anyone else

taking the lead in this play!

You are amazing inside and out and

we absolutely love you!

Can't wait till you knock our socks

off...

With love,

Uncle Simon, Auntie TanTan, and

Leonardo

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Dear Sophia!

We are so proud of your

hard work, dedication,

commitment and your love for

acting! You are a very talented

young lady and we cannot wait

to see how your acting career unfolds! Bravo Sophia!!

We Love you!!

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Sabrina

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Dearest Emily,

Congratulations, you are

such a sweetheart and a

great performer. We enjoy

watching you do what you

love so passionately, and

you make us feel so very

proud. We wish you a

fantastic journey in middle school and would love to be a part of

whatever path you choose in your future. We love you and look forward

to sharing more beautiful experiences like this with you!

Love Always, Grandma Pouran and Auntie Homa

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Dear Ava,

We are so proud of you for all your hard work and dedication in Fiddler on the Roof.

Mazel Tov!

Love,

Mom and Dad

“Break  a  leg”  to  the  cast  of  

Fiddler on the Roof

And a special "Shout Out" to the Rabbi,

JOSHUA EHRLICH

We are so proud of you and hope that you continue singing and dancing and finding joy everyday of your life.

We love you,

Mommom & Poppop and Uncle Adam

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Dear Ariel,

We love you so much! We are very proud of your accomplishments! Keep shining like the star that you are. Go out there and show us how to do the Liba!

With Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Talia, and David

Dearest Elijah:

We are so proud of you, and very happy that you are playing in one of your most favorite shows, "Fiddler on the Roof." It was such a joy to hear your teachers say that they were thrilled to have you in the play. Despite all the 6th grade hard work and preparation for ISEE, you managed to practice for the play too. Good job!

We wish you all the best.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Ethan

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Dear Jack,

Congratulations! Remember to say

our name when you win your Oscar.

Love,

Grandma Lesa and Poppy

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Samantha,

Congratulations to my Golda(en)student, Samantha Harnick—

Joan Montez, Vocal Coach

For 26 years …

Offering the finest in Vocal Pedagogy and Audition Preparation for: Broadway, Jazz, Pop and Gospel music. In addition to those currently working in the

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Jack,

You are our sunshine.

We couldn't be more proud

or love you more!

Mom, Dad, Dylan and Adam

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Another year in Show Biz! I am so excited to watch your fabulous performance. I can't wait to hear you sing with your beautiful red lipstick! You are my best friend and always will be! FLY!!!

Warm Wishes, Natalie Jacobs

Alex,

I can't wait to see you burst out in song and dance on stage. I know you will walk out there with full confidence and a spark!! Dance like there is nobody watching, sing like there is nobody listening and perform like there is no tomorrow! Have the time of your life. You are going to rock it!!!

Your Best Friend,

Natalie Jacobs

To Joshua, the Rabbi He's not so shy, but what a guy!

So proud of you, and your cast mates too. With love,

Grandmom & Grandpop

Dear Ethan, Congratulations on your first play!!! We love you and we are so proud of you!!! You are an amazing Fiddler!!!! Love,Mom, Dad, Kaitlin, and Emma

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Congratulations to the cast, crew, teachers, musicians and parents involved in this wonderful "Fiddler" production. It's quite thrilling. Bravo, bravo, bravo!

Libby Bleaman (Joshua Ehrlich's Aunt)

SKYE Congratulations on your amazing performance!

You are truly a STAR!

We love you so much and are always so proud of you...

Mom, Dad, Tony, Dana and the rest of the gang

Congratulations Jeremy on yet another great

performance!!!!

Love you,

Mom, Dad, Benjamin and Sofia Goldenstein

Dear Jeremy - wish we were here to see you shine!

We love you!

Bobe Susy, Zeide Luis, Bubita, Jaime y Josh

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BELLA JOON.... WE LOVE YOU AND ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!!!!

LOVE YOU,

RABIN, TANIA, LEXIE AND CHARLIE

Evan, we are all so proud of you and all the hard work you put into this play.

We love you: Daddy, Bubbie, Pop Pop, Uncle Lulie, AT, and Amanda

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