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PERFORMANCE NOTES

A community non-profit (501c3) organization

dedicated to bringing fine live theatre to the valley

community. Since its inception in 1991 and under the direction of the Board of

Directors and industry professionals, CenterStage

continues to provide theatre opportunities for local actors, technicians and

audiences alike.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robb Johnson

President

Scott Hancock Artistic Director

Brandon Crane Vice President

Don Watnick Treasurer

Amy Whitacre Secretary

Mark Blackney

Maggie Canaba

Nicholas Cherry

Ted Edminster

Melanie Heyl

Noah Morgan

Wendy Snyder-Crabtree

Although more than 50 years has passed since Fiddler on the Roof first hit Broadway, the themes of love, life, and tradition still hold as true today as they did back in 1964. The tenuous balance between the way life used to be as opposed to the way life is today is a fine

line we all straddle as we navigate our way through life, raise our children, provide for our families, and face everyday challenges. I cannot thank the cast and crew enough for all their dedication, time, and endless efforts for all that they have put into this production. I hope you enjoy the performance as much as I have enjoyed overseeing this superlative group of artists for presenting what you are about to see. L’Chaim!

Scott Hancock, Artistic Director

Our Summer 2017 Production of Fiddler on the Roof marks our 26th Season. Since our inception in 1991 CenterStage has demonstrated a commitment to the community producing at least one show every summer for the community to enjoy. It is my pleasure to officially announce that

plans are in the works to present more shows throughout the year starting with our Winter 2017 production of “Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings”. We are also working hard to plan and provide a series of summer workshops to allow youth in the valley to learn and explore the joy of theatre. To learn more about CenterStage Clovis Community Theatre and how you can be a part of theatre magic, visit our website, www.centerstageclovis.com.

Enjoy the show!

Robb Johnson, Board President

CENTERSTAGE CLOVIS COMMUNITY THEATRE Presents

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

With DARREN THARP JENNIFER GOTTEN

TEANCA ROUSSOW EMILY POFAHL MARY BOUTON VICTORIA FERNANDEZ ALLIE JESCHIEN MELANIE HEYL MICHAEL GIL MATT SCHWARTZ CALEB HARBIN

LARRY MATTOX KIRK CRUZ RICHARD NIELSEN CLAIRE GOTTEN WILLIAM GOTTEN CONNOR BARTON MORGAN CLAIBORNE REBECCA MATTOX KELLY SCOTT

KOBI GROSSMAN MARK BLACKNEY JEREMY SALAS JEREMY MARKS JENNIFER HATCH TRISTAN DIREDO JUSTIN DIAZ AUBREY HEYL SIERRA HOFF JIM IRWIN NYA NULTE

GRACE REYES AZI REZAIAN

Special Appearance by MATTHEW SMOKE

as “The Fiddler”

Set Design KRIS CADIEUX

Costume Design HEATHER RANDALL

Properties Master JASON FREEMAN

Vocal Coach

JUDITH DICKISON Conductor/Orchestra

Contractor PETER VAN DER

PAARDT

Rehearsal Accompanist KIM SCHAPANSKY

Lighting/Sound Design

MADI SPATE Technical Director BEN HOLLEY

Stage Manager NOAH MORGAN

Choreographer

JESSICA MASSIE

Director SCOTT HANCOCK

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Darren Tharp

as Tevye Jennifer Gotten

as Golde Teanca Roussow

as Tzeitel Emily Pofahl

as Hodel

Mary Bouton as Chava

Victoria Fernandez as Shprintze

Allie Jeschien as Bielke

Melanie Heyl as Yente

OUR PRODUCTONS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUSITY OF OUR

COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PATRONS.

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

TITANIUM Kimiko Schock

PLATINUM Lynne Ashbeck

SILVER The Morgan Family

John & Carol Wright The Crane Family

BRONZE Don & Ikuko

Watnick Andrea & Tom

Bouton

ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORS

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Tevye, a dairyman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DARREN THARP Golde, his wife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JENNIFER GOTTEN Tzeitel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEANCA ROUSSOW Hodel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMILY POFAHL Chava the daughters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARY BOUTON Shprintze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VICTORIA FERNANDEZ Bielke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALLIE JESCHIEN Yente, a matchmaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MELANIE HEYL Lazar Wolf, a butcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY MATTOX Motel, a tailor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL GIL Perchik, a student. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALEB HARBIN Mordcha, an innkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..KIRK CRUZ Rabbi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICHARD NIELSEN Mendel, his son. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM GOTTEN Avram, a bookseller/Boris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONNOR BARTON Grandma Tzeitel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MORGAN CLAIBORNE Frumah Sarah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KELLY JONES-SCOTT Yussel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KELLY JONES-SCOTT Nachum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KOBI GROSSMAN Constable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARK BLACKNEY Priest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JIM IRWIN Fyedka, a young man. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JEREMY SALAS Sasha, his friend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEREMY MARKS Shandel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JENNIFER HATCH Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRISTAN DIREDO, JUSTIN DIAZ, AUBREY HEYL,

SIERRA HOFF, NYA NULTE, GRACE REYES, MATT SCHWARTZ, AZI REZAIAN

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or

without flash, is strictly prohibited. The use of cell phones in the theatre is prohibited.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

“Prologue: Tradition”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye and the Villagers

“Matchmaker”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hodel, Chava and Tzeitel

“If I Were a Rich Man” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye

“Sabbath Prayer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye, Golde and the Villagers

“To Life” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye and the Villagers

“Tevye’s Monologue” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye

“Miracle of Miracles” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Motel

“Tevye’s Dream” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye, Golde, Grandma Tzeitel, the Rabbi,

Frumah Sarah and the Villagers

“Sunrise, Sunset” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye, Golde, Perchik, Hodel and the Villagers

“The Wedding” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Villagers

ACT TWO

Entr’acte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra

“Now I Have Everything” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perchik and Hodel

“Tevye’s Monologue (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tevye

“Do You Love Me?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tevye and Golde

“The Rumor” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yente and the Villagers

“Far From the Home I Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hodel

“Chavaleh” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tevye

“Anatevka” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Villagers

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

THE ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Contractor: PETE VAN DER PAARDT

Violins: Licia Clark, Elaine Ikemoto; Cello: Hannah Brown; Bass: Pete Scaffidi; Reeds: Sandy Headrick, Diego Zarate, Alan Moffet, Suzanne Sawyer, Emily Anne Prather; Trumpets: Dan Pena, Suzy Corgiat; Trombone: JR Tanaleon; French Horn: Lilliane Tinuviel Rogers; Guitar/Mandolin: Steve Nance; Drums: Joe Lizama, Matt Hubble; Percussion: Tammy van der Paardt; Keyboard: Kim Schapansky.

WHOÊS ON STAGE

DARREN THARP (Tevye) Darren Tharp is happy to return to CenterStage’s production of Fiddler on the Roof and excited to be playing the role of Tevye as this has been a role he has waited for since his youth. A valley veteran to the stage, audiences may have seen him in such shows as Max Bialystock in The Producers and Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Good Company Players, John Wilkes Booth in Assassins at Fresno State, and many more. Darren would like to thank his wife Angela for all her support in letting him step out on stage for the summer, the cast and crew, family, his kids Maddie, June, Alyssa & Litos and most important God for the everlasting support. Enjoy the show! JENNIFER GOTTEN (Golde) Jennifer studied Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting at Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. She has conducted and performed with numerous choirs with orchestra and a capella chamber groups. In Belgium she was Vocal Music Director at the Award Winning SHAPE Performing Arts Centre, performing as Rizzo in Grease, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Elsa in The Sound of Music, Fraulein Kost in Cabaret, (winning the IMCOM Europe Tournament of Plays “Topper” Award for Best Actress in a Feature Role,) The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Mollie the Horse in Animal Farm, (winning the AACT IMCOM Europe One Act/One Page Play Festival Award for Best Actor in a Feature Role,) and Mrs. Claus in Breakfast with Santa. In Virginia, she played Maria in The Sound of Music, Gertie in Oklahoma, and was Director of Music for Oliver! preparing and conducting the pit orchestra. TEANCA ROUSSOW (Tzeitel) Teanca Rossouw's passion for performing began when she made her acting debut as Scabbers the rat in a Harry Potter skit for her preschool graduation and hasn't looked back. Since then she has been in over 40 shows, some of her favorites being Sunday in the Park with George (Dot), Into the Woods (Bakers Wife), and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Rosa Bud). She recently graduated from AMDA with a BFA in musical theatre and has her sight set on the great white way. Big thanks and lots of love to her wonderfully weird family! EMILY POFAHL (Hodel) Emily just graduated Clovis West High School and will go on to major in communications and minor in theater at the University of Minnesota. Some of her most notable performances at Clovis West were in The Addams Family the Musical (Morticia), The Music Man

(Marian), and Our Town. At Good Company Players Emily performed in Meet Me in St. Louis (Rose) and was a part of The Junior Company. Emily also just earned her Gold Award in Girl Scouts by creating her own non-profit performing company called For the Love of Arts. She would like to thank director Scott, the cast, her family, and her friends for the support. Enjoy the show! MARY BOUTON (Chava) is ecstatic to be in CenterStage's Production of Fiddler on the Roof. Mary is 18 years old and a recent high school graduate. Her most memorable roles include June in Gypsy, Lucy in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Ella in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Mary would like to thank the cast and crew, her friends, family, and God for their everlasting support. VICTORIA FERNANDEZ (Shprintze) Victoria Fernandez is excited to be making her Central Valley theatrical debut with CenterStage Clovis as Shprintze. Her previous performances have included casting in Central California Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Shirley Winters’ Ballet Gala in her performance entitled La Esmerelda and Variation from Sleeping Beauty and performances in the 2017 and 2016 Youth America Grand Prix, an international youth ballet and contemporary dance competition in San Francisco. She also appeared in California Arts Academy performances of a Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dance of the Dreamers, The Wizard of Oz, and Pinocchio. Victoria would like to thank CenterStage’s cast and crew, Judith Dickinson for her amazing support and instruction, Shirley Winters and Terra Williams of Shirley Winters Ballet, God, her family and friends. She hopes you enjoy the show! ALLIE JESCHIEN (Bielke) Allie is very excited to be in Fiddler on the Roof. She has been in many theatrical productions since she was 9. These productions include Annie Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Mary Poppins, and many more. The other places she has performed in are Clovis West's production of The Music Man and Kastner Intermediate's production of The Lion King Jr. She would also like to thank her friends and family for helping her achieve her dreams.

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WHOÊS ON STAGE

MELANIE HEYL (Yente) This is Melanie's first production with Clovis CenterStage, and her first live theatrical production since 1991 (yikes!) She is very excited to be performing alongside so many talented performers, including her own daughter Aubrey. Past roles include four productions of Oliver! playing roles ranging from ensemble to Nancy and her first role was as a Dwarf in The Hobbit. She also appeared on the television show "Don't Forget the Lyrics." When not performing, Melanie is an arts educator and works for the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. MICHAEL GIL (Motel) is incredibly grateful to be involved in this production of Fiddler on the Roof. Michael is a recent graduate of Clovis West High School and is attending Fresno State in the fall as a philosophy major. Michael has appeared as a barbershop singer in Clovis West's production of The Music Man, and as Dr. Chumley in Harvey. Michael also performs in a variety of different musical ensembles, from marching bands to the occasional garage band. He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him in all his experiences in the world of performing arts. CALEB HARBIN (Perchik) is thrilled to be making his CenterStage debut in Fiddler on the Roof! Caleb has been a part of theater for a year and a half now and has been a part of two other productions which are Music Man (Harold Hill) and Harvey (Elwood P. Dowd). Caleb would like to thank his friends and family for encouraging him to audition for Fiddler and for supporting him in his endeavors. LARRY MATTOX (Lazar Wolf) A 40-year veteran of Valley Theater, Larry Mattox would like to thank his wife, Rebecca Mattox for sharing her voice, the CenterStage Family for giving him the opportunity to inhabit Anatevka for the fifth time, and you the audience for supporting live theater. CONNOR BARTON (Avram, Boris, Dance Cpt.) is a sophomore at Clovis North High School. Previous productions include Oliver! (Artful Dodger), Guys and Dolls, The Lion King (Zazu), Anything Goes (Purser) and Beauty and the Beast (Lafou). He is a member of Clovis North's improv team Constant Interruptions, and in Chamber Choir. He would like to thank his incredible family for putting up with his energy and encouraging him, enjoy the show!

MORGAN CLAIBORNE (Grandma Tzeitel) Welcome to Anatevka! Morgan is so excited to play Grandmother Tzeitel in this production of Fiddler on the Roof! You may have seen Morgan in past CenterStage productions, including The Music Man in 2014 and Mary Poppins in 2015, both of which she was in the dance ensemble. She has been actively participating in choir for nine years and is studying music at Clovis Community College to eventually be a high school choir director. When not at school, she volunteers many hours at her church as a youth worship leader. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her friends and church family and watch way more Netflix than she is willing to admit. She’d like to thank her Lord and Savior, her family, and especially her boyfriend Cameron. KELLY JONES-SCOTT (Frumah Sarah/Yussel)has performed in several productions with CenterStage; previous shows include Mary Poppins (Bird Woman), Sound of Music, Music Man, and Fiddler on the Roof. Kelly has performed across the Valley, including work with Visalia's Theater Arts Alliance in their last summer's production of Beauty and the Beast playing her dream role of Mrs Potts. Kelly has also performed with Good Company Players and Fresno Grand Opera and New Wrinkles at Fresno City College. Thank you, family, for all your love and encouragement. MARK BLACKNEY (Constable) After a long hiatus to bring up two successful children, Kevin and Corinne with his Bride Fran, Mark returns to his other passion, the stage. His credits include Oregon productions as Leo in Chapter Two, Nick in The Glass Menagerie, Jesse in Plaza Suite and Harcourt in The Country Wife. In the Bay Area, Mark appeared as Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Mr. Maningham in Angel Street, and Saratoga Chamber Theatre’s original production of The McCado, a Western version of The Mikado, creating the role of McTush. His all-time favorite role…uh, roles, were those written for Sid Caesar in Neil Simon’s fast-paced Little Me at Saratoga’s South Bay Musical Theatre. He has also been featured in commercials, industrial films and Mystery by Design murder mystery productions for all occasions. Upon his return, Mark says: “To life, to life, l'chaim!”

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WHOÊS ON STAGE

JEREMY SALAS (Fyedka) returns to the theater after a twelve-year hiatus. Previously, he could be seen in Good Company Players productions of Anything Goes, My Fair Lady, Evita, Paint Your Wagon and Miss Saigon. He also appeared in The Music Man, Les Miserables, Footloose with the Children’s Musical Theaterworks and Stageworks Fresno production of Seussical. Jeremy attended Roosevelt School of the Arts in Fresno where he was in Hello, Dolly! In addition, he has performed in The Nutcracker with Central California Ballet. Jeremy attended Sacramento State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Recreation Therapy. He is currently attending the University of Southern California pursuing a Master’s Degree in Gerontology. KIRK CRUZ (Mordcha) has performed on stage with such productions as Carmen, Pirates of Penzance and Show Boat and has been a long-time performer with Fresno Grand Opera, as well as with his own performing group, Brisa Espanola. He has studied music, singing, dancing and martial arts for over 20 years. Kirk has also studied Art and has an upcoming exhibit show for the August Art Hop Downtown. Kirk also helps with the family owned business that he and his family currently operate. JUSTIN DIAZ (Ensemble) is very happy to be part of such a wonderful show. Justin has been in four productions and this is his first musical. Also, this will be his first community production. His most memorable show was Alter Egos. Justin is going to be entering eighth grade and will be taking Choir and Advanced Drama. He wants to thank is family for believing in him and for pushing him. TRISTAN DIREDO (Ensemble) This is Tristan's second performance with Center Stage. He played the part of Franklin in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and was most recently cast as an ensemble character in Fiddler on the Roof. He would like to thank Jenny Myers, his vocal coach, in preparing him for the audition process as well as his parents for supporting his love of acting. CLAIRE GOTTEN (Ensemble) made her stage debut at the age of 6 as an orphan in Annie at the SHAPE Performing Arts Centre in Shape, Belgium, where she also performed as a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. In Virginia, she performed as the maid and a novice nun in The Sound of Music, an orphan and member of Fagan's Gang in Oliver! and as a member of the ensemble in Oklahoma! Numerous

school productions include the role of Trinculo in Shakespeare's The Tempest, and the role of Ethel in A Lighter Shade of Noir. She is excited to be debuting with CenterStage, along with her mother and her brother. WILLIAM GOTTEN (Mendel) is passionate about musicals and is excited to join CenterStage. Will’s father is a Naval aviator, and his family has lived all over the world. In Belgium and at age 5, Will debuted as a munchkin the SHAPE production of The Wizard of Oz. Later, he joined the Good Shepherd players in Burke, Virginia to play in shows such as The Sound of Music (Kurt), Oliver! (as Oliver Twist), and Oklahoma! (ensemble). He currently lives in Hanford, going to Central Valley Christian school in Visalia. KOBI GROSSMAN (Nachum) Kobi would like to thank everyone for coming to the show and supporting CenterStage. He would also like to thank his family for supporting him through everything. JENNIFER HATCH (Shandel) Jennifer is excited to be a part of this amazing production! She has previously been cast in the Selma Raisin Cain Players productions of Mary Poppins and Music Man in 2015. She is currently a homeschool mom of 5 children. She is also director of Selma's Family History Center, and a vendor at Selma's High Street Boutique. AUBREY HEYL (Ensemble) Aubrey is a Sophomore at Buchanan High School. No stranger to the stage, her first performance was dancing ballet at age 4. Aubrey is very excited for this to be her first show in California. She recently lived in Maryland and did a few shows including Shrek The Musical (Little Pig) and Oliver! (Orphan and Thief). Aubrey is involved in dancing at school, is a part of the Buchanan Choir and will be a peer counselor, hoping to become more involved in the community. SIERRA HOFF (Ensemble) is 22 years old and is very excited to be a part of such a heartwarming musical theatre classic. Her past show credits include Wizard of Oz (Glinda/Auntie Em), Shrek the Musical (Gingy) Mary Poppins (Bird Woman) and more! She would like to thank her family, friends and God for helping her along in her theatre career.

WHOÊS ON STAGE

JIM IRWIN (Priest) is excited to perform with Center Stage again. He only recently became involved in local theatre as Jacey Squires in the Center Stage production of The Music Man. He reprised that role with the Raisin Cain Players in Selma in 2015. JEREMY MARKS (Sasha) is excited to join the cast, in his first show with CenterStage. He lives in Clovis with his family and attends Alta Sierra. He is playing Scar in The Lion King Jr for CMT and most recently was in High School Musical. He thanks Eric Estep for introducing him to the world of drama. RICHARD NIELSEN (Rabbi) This is Richard’s first production with CenterStage. He had the opportunity to be in The Music Man barbershop quartet with the Raisin Cain Players after many years of performing and traveling with barbershop quartets. He has participated in New Wrinkles for the past ten years. In a previous life, he has performed with Fresno Grand Opera, Theater Three: The Most Happy Fella, Fresno Community Theater, Fresno Opera Association: Melchior in Amahal and the Night Visitors, Anselmo in Man of La Mancha, Ringmaster in Bartered Bride and many others. NYA NULTY (Ensemble) is delighted to be making her community theater debut with CenterStage! She has been in multiple productions with the REC Drama program at Clovis East High School. Her past productions include, Benny (Ensemble), Annie (Ensemble), Miracle on 34th Street (Mrs. Shellhammer), and All Shook Up (Ensemble). She would like to thank her family, friends, and God for always supporting her! GRACE REYES (Dance Captain/Ensemble) This is Grace's second show with CenterStage. She was seen in last summer's production of Beauty and the Beast, and in Clovis North's spring production of Anything Goes. She is entering her sophomore year at Clovis North and loves everything related to drama and the theatre. AZI REZAIAN (Ensemble) enjoys the challenges of learning new things and exploring different places in life. As a new resident of Fresno (four months), Azi decided to get involved with community theater. With a Happy Birthday audition and "can do" attitude, Azi has enjoyed every moment and hopes to continue her journey in the world of arts.

MATT SCHWARTZ (Ensemble) is happy to be making his Central Valley theatrical debut with the cast of Fiddler on the Roof. He was inspired to join the ensemble by his friends, co-workers, and voice teacher Judith Dickison. To the cast, crew, and production staff who have all volunteered countless hours to bring you an amazing show…Mazel Tov! SCOTT HANCOCK (Director) Scott is beyond excited to return to the director’s chair for this summer’s Fiddler on the Roof. He just wrapped up conducting Heathers: The Musical at CSU Fresno, where he frequently serves as musical director and conductor. Interestingly, Scott’s first encounter with CenterStage was in the summer of 1997, when he played a Russian in (you guessed it,) Fiddler on the Roof! Scott holds his bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts from CSU, Fresno, where he has previously conducted Assassins, Into the Woods, and Godspell to name just a few. He has directed for the Cutting Edge Theatre Project, CMT, GCP and Townsend Opera Players. A Bay Area native, Scott has called the Central Valley home for more than 40 years. He expresses his deepest thanks and love to Jason and the four fur babies for holding down the fort this summer. L’Chaim! JESSICA MASSIE (Choreographer) Jessica has performed with CenterStage, most recently in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Fiddler marks her CenterStage debut as choreographer. Jessica recently graduated from CSU Fresno earning her degree in Communication. Bulldog fans may have seen her as a featured twirler with the Bulldog Marching Band. JUDITH DICKISON (Vocal Director) Judith has vocal coached productions for CenterStage for the last seven seasons; including Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly!, Big River, The Music Man and Joseph and the Amazing Technical Dreamcoat. She is a graduate of the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and had a career as a leading operatic soprano with such companies as New York City Opera at Lincoln Center, San Francisco Opera’s Western Opera Theater, Minnesota Opera, Kansas City Lyric Opera and numerous others. She has an active, private voice studio and is an equestrian who loves riding Dressage on her beautiful Dutch Warmblood gelding, Caro.

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WHOÊS ON STAGE

Connor Barton

Mark Blackney

Morgan Claiborne

Kirk Cruz

Justin Diaz

Tristan DiRedo

Michael Gil

Claire Gotten

William Gotten

Kobi Grossman

Caleb Harbin

Jennifer Hatch

Aubrey Heyl

Sierra Hoff

Jim Irwin

Jeremy Marks

Larry Mattox

Richard Nielsen

Nya Nulty

Grace Reyes

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WHATÊS NEXT

NOV 30 – DEC 2, 2017 CLOVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of the ages. Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas Special.

A Holiday treat you will not want to miss!

Grace Reyes

Azi Rezaian

Matt Schwartz

Kelly

Jones-Scott

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Director

Choreographer

Dance Captains

Vocal Director

Accompanist

Conductor

Technical Director

Scenic Designer

Lighting/Sound Design

Stage Manager

Asst. Stage Manager

Flyman/Head Carpenter

Production Assistant

Costumers

Properties Master

House Manager

Audio Engineers

Lightboard Operator

Flyman / Deck Crew

Deck Crew

Followspots

Photography

Program / Digital Media

Graphic Design

Scott Hancock

Jessica Massie

Connor Barton, Grace Reyes

Judith Dickison

Kim Schapansky

Peter van der Paardt

Ben Holley

Kris Cadieux

Madi Spate

Noah Morgan

Paige Tucker

Dave Berardi

Marsia Maez

Heather Randall, Patty Karsevar

Jason Freeman

Ted Edminister

Emily Garcia, Caleb Jones

Pam Taylor

William Gotten

Cameron Little

Cecilia Fisher, Kelsey Jones

Mark Blackney, Kyle Lowe

Solid Fuel Creative

Dominic Grijalva

SPECIAL THANKS

Clovis Unified School District, Dan Bishop, Clovis Community Foundation,

Clovis Veterans Memorial District, Hedrick’s Chevrolet, Kimiko Schock, Lynne Ashbeck,

CUSD Print Shop, Clovis Chamber of Commerce,

Clark Intermediate School Facilities, CUSD Custodial Staff, Fresno Pacific University,

Dominic Grijalva, Solid Fuel Creative, Innovation Custom Flooring,

North Pointe Health & Wellness Center, The Morgan Family, John & Carol Wright,

Brandon Crane & Ami Davis, Don & Ikuko Watnick,

Andrea & Tom Bouton

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