Senior Acknowledgement

The Somerset High School Music Department

Proudly Presents

Co-Directed by

Andrew S. Arcello & Lennie Machado

Assistant Director & Pit Orchestra Director

David M. Marshall

Starring

Annalyn Watkinson Danny Weeks Alexandrea Carreiro Sydney Cardinal Mariah DeCosta Ian McCurry Chris Crider-Plonka Kieran Murray Emily Esten

April 29, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. – April 30, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 1, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m.

Somerset High School Auditorium

“Fiddler on the Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI Enterprises, Inc.)

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

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Based on Sholom Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

Music by

Jerry Bock Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince

Original New York Stage Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins Original choreography reproduced by Lennie Machado

Additional instrumental arrangements & transcriptions by David M. Marshall

Book by

Joseph Stein

Lyrics by

Sheldon Harnick

Alexandrea Carreiro

Andrew DaCosta

Kaitlyn Dahlborg

Mariah DeCosta

Riley Fallon

Mary Friar

Krystal Hastings

Victoria Hordern

Abbie Levesque

Jessica McCurry

Daniel Medeiros

Cameron Michaud

Andrew Monaghan IV

Stephen Murphy

Rebecca Peterson

Carley Przystac

Lauren Rodrigues

Daniel Weeks

Jordan Wetzel

The Spirit of Music … On The Move

At Somerset High School … R.W. Pineault, Principal

The spirit of music is alive at Somerset High School twelve months a

year. During the warm months of summer, our students can be found

fine tuning their musical skills at Marching Band Camp. During the fall

our music students get involved in the Bumper Sticker Drive. The

month of October is Musictown month…indeed an active one with

the crowning of the Musictown King and Queen, Concert/Pops Night,

Field Shows and the Musictown Parade. During the month of

November, some of our most talented music students audition for

Senior District and Jr. District. As the weather turns colder and the

winds become chilly, warmth can be found in our auditorium in the

form of song and music…Holiday Vespers. Constantly in

motion…constantly practicing…constantly entertaining, our music

students provide a school spirit that can be heard, perceived, viewed,

and most important…appreciated.

It is that time of the school year when our music students present their

annual musical production. The talent, dedication and energy that our

music students put forward while maintaining their academic

achievements is to be commended. Under the direction Mr. Andrew S.

Arcello and Mr. Lennie Machado, “Fiddler on the Roof” has taken up

residence on the stage of Somerset High School and under the

orchestral and technical direction of Mr. David M. Marshall; the

orchestra provides the right tone and our behind-the-stage crews help

to provide the correct atmosphere for the performance.

The lights are about to be dimmed…the curtain is about to be raised.

I ask you to sit back…enjoy “Fiddler on the Roof”. The spirit of

music and song is about to engulf you…forever on the move…the

music students at Somerset High School.

Administration SPS Superintendent of Schools ........................................................................... Mr. Richard Medeiros SBRSD Interim Superintendent of School ............................................... Dr. Stephen R. Hemman SHS Principal ........................................................................................................... Mr. Robert W. Pineault SHS Assistant Principal .......................................................................................... Mr. David J. Lanczycki SHS Interim Assistant Principal ........................................................................ Mrs. Barbara A. Jaryna SPS Coordinator of the Fine & Performing Arts .............................................. Ms. Lori Anderson SPS School Committee Members ............................................................ Mrs. Ann Correira (Chair), Mr. Victor Machado (Vice-Chair), Mr. Donald Rebello, Mr. Jamison D. Souza, and Ms. Elizabeth White

Special Thanks

Many people came forward to encourage and to help us get this show off the ground. We offer them our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. Some, however deserve extra mention.

First and foremost we would like to thank our set building and decorating team led by Mr. Donald Friar and Mrs. Joanne Friar comprised of Mr. John McCurry and Mrs. Marcella Goddu. Without their time, labor, patience and experience, our wonderful set would not be a reality. Thank you so much for all you have done for this production and all of the music department activities!

Secondly, the music department wishes to thank Ms. Nancy Listenfelt for all of her hard work in helping to make our production a success. From helping us publicize the production on numerous radio stations, soliciting businesses to place advertisements in our program, and helping build and paint sets; her selfless devotion towards the music department helps make events such as this possible. Thank you Nancy!

Also, a special thanks to Joshua Conover from SP Sound & Production for his help in setting up the sound and side lighting for the event. He went above and beyond what he needed to in order to ensure that this production would go off without a hitch. An additional special thanks to The Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. and Simcock Farms for allowing us to borrow all of our wonderful props and costumes!

Additional thanks to Mr. Stephen Meehan and Mrs. Ginny Troutman for their help with the principal bios photography. A special thanks to Mr. Samuel Adams for his donations of supplies and help in printing of all of our promotional materials.

A profound thank you to Mr. Raymond “Curtis” O’Connell and the custodian crew here at Somerset High School. They were here to help us during every step of the process of producing tonight’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof”. We could not produce all of these great musical performances without the efforts of Curtis and the entire Custodian Staff here at Somerset High School!

The Cast, Crew and Staff of “Fiddler on the Roof” would also like to thank the supportive administration here at Somerset High School for their continued support and encouragement of this production and the entire list of musical endeavors that we undertake throughout the year. Without their support and guidance, musical performances such as today’s production would not be possible!

Finally, none of our musical ensembles would function as successfully as they do without the wonderful parent support here at Somerset High School. We are very thankful as a staff that they allow us to borrow their children “free of charge” day in and day out.

Thanks to all who helped us and shared in our success!

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About the Show… “Fiddler on the Roof” is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Milkman) and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope with both the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters—each one's choice of husband moves further away from the customs of her faith—and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village. The original Broadway production of the show, which opened in 1964, was the first run of a musical in history to surpass the 3,000 performance mark. Fiddler on the Roof held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost 10 years until Grease surpassed its run. It remains Broadway's fourteenth (14) longest-running show in history. The production was extraordinarily profitable and highly acclaimed. It was nominated for ten Tony Awards, winning nine, including Best Musical,

Best Score, Best Book, Best Direction and Best Choreography. It spawned four Broadway revivals, a successful 1971 film adaptation, and the show has enjoyed enduring international popularity. It is also a very popular choice for school and community productions.

1971 Film Adaptation

Fiddler on the Roof is the 1971 film adaptation of the 1964 Broadway musical of the same name. It was directed by Norman Jewison. The film won three (3) Academy Awards, including one for arranger-conductor John Williams. It was nominated for several more, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Chaim Topol as Tevye, and Best Supporting Actor for Leonard Frey, who played Motel the Tailor (both had originally acted in the musical; Topol as Tevye in the London production and Frey in a minor part as Mendel, the rabbi's son). The decision to cast Topol, instead of Zero Mostel, as Tevye was a somewhat controversial one, as the role had originated with Mostel and he had made it famous.

Recording was done at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England. Most of the exterior shots were done in Croatia: in Mala Gorica, Lekenik, and Zagreb The film follows the plot of the stage play very closely, retaining nearly all of the play's dialogue and even adding a new scene showing Perchik being arrested, although it omits the songs "Now I Have Everything" and "The Rumor (I Just Heard)". It takes place in the Jewish village of Anatevka, within the Pale of Settlement in westernmost Tsarist Russia in 1905 and centers on the character of Tevye, a poor milkman, and his daughters' marriages. As Tevye says in the introductory narration, the Jews have relied upon their traditions to maintain the stability of their way of life for centuries; but as times change, that stability is threatened on the small scale by Tevye's daughters' wishes to marry men not chosen in the traditional way by the matchmaker, and on the large scale by exterminations and revolution in Russia. A new song intended to be sung by Perchik was recorded, however, it was omitted from the final print. When the film was re-released in the late 1970s, several minutes were omitted from the film, including the songs "Far from the Home I Love," and "Anatevka”.

In bed with Golde, Tevye pretends to be waking from a nightmare. Golde offers to interpret his dream, and Tevye "describes" it ("Tevye's Dream"). Golde's grandmother Tzeitel returns from the grave to bless the marriage of her namesake, but to Motel, not to Lazar Wolf. Lazar's formidable late wife, Fruma-Sarah, rises from her grave to warn, in graphic terms, of severe retribution if Tzeitel marries Lazar. The superstitious Golde is terrified, and she quickly counsels that Tzeitel must marry Motel. While returning from town, Tevye's third daughter, the bookish Chava, is teased and intimidated by some Russian youths, but one of them, Fyedka, protects her, dismissing the others. He offers Chava the loan of a book, and a secret relationship begins.

The wedding day of Tzeitel and Motel arrives, and all the Jews join the ceremony ("Sunrise, Sunset") and the celebration ("The Wedding Dance"). Lazar gives a fine gift, but an argument arises with Tevye over the broken agreement. Perchik ends the tiff by breaking another tradition: he crosses the barrier between the men and women to dance with Tevye's daughter Hodel. The celebration ends abruptly when a group of Russians rides into the village to perform the "demonstration". They disrupt the party, damaging the wedding gifts and wounding Perchik, who attempts to fight back, and wreaking more destruction in the village. Ever practical, Tevye advises everyone to clean up the mess.

Plot Synopsis - Act Two

Months later, Perchik tells Hodel he must return to Kiev to work for the revolution. He proposes marriage, admitting that he loves her, and says that he will send for her. She agrees ("Now I Have Everything"). They tell Tevye that they are engaged, and he is appalled that they are flouting tradition by making their own match, especially as Perchik is leaving. When he forbids the marriage, Perchik and Hodel inform him that they do not seek his permission, only his blessing. After more soul searching, Tevye relents – the world is changing, and he must change with it ("Tevye's Rebuttal"). He informs the young couple that he gives them his blessing and his permission.

Tevye explains these events to an astonished Golde. "Love", he says, "it's the new style." Tevye asks Golde, "Do You Love Me?" After dismissing Tevye's question as foolish, she eventually admits that, after 25 years of living and struggling together and raising five daughters, she does. Other events are moving apace. Yente tells Tzeitel that she saw Chava with Fyedka. "The Rumor/I Just Heard" spreads quickly in Anatevka that Perchik has been arrested and exiled to Siberia, and Hodel is determined to join him there. At the railway station, she explains to her father that her home is with her beloved, wherever he may be, although she will always love her family ("Far from the Home I Love").

Time passes. Motel has purchased a used sewing machine, and he and Tzeitel have had a baby. Chava finally gathers the courage to ask Tevye to allow her marriage to Fyedka. Again Tevye reaches deep into his soul, but marriage outside the Jewish faith is a line he will not cross. He forbids Chava to speak to Fyedka again. When Golde brings news that Chava has eloped with Fyedka, Tevye wonders where he went wrong ("Chaveleh Sequence"). Chava returns and tries to reason with him, but he refuses to speak to her and tells the rest of the family to consider her dead. Meanwhile, rumors are spreading of the Russians expelling Jews from their villages. While the villagers are gathered, the constable arrives to tell everyone that they have three days to pack up and leave the town. In shock, they reminisce about "Anatevka" and how hard it will be to leave what has been their home for so long.

As the Jews leave Anatevka, Chava and Fyedka stop to tell her family that they are also leaving for Krakow, unwilling to remain in a place that could do such things to others. Tevye still will not talk to her, but when Tzeitel says goodbye to Chava, Tevye prompts her to add "God be with you". Motel and Tzeitel go to Poland but will join the family when they have saved up enough money. As Tevye, Golde and his two youngest daughters leave the village for America, the fiddler begins to play. Tevye beckons with a nod, and the fiddler follows them out of the village.

Plot Synopsis - Act One

Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman with five daughters, explains the customs of the Jews in the Russian village of Anatevka in 1905, where their lives are as precarious as the perch of a fiddler on a roof ("Tradition"). At Tevye's home, everyone is busy preparing for the Sabbath meal. His sharp-tongued wife, Golde, orders their daughters, Tzeitel, Hodel, Chava, Shprintze and Bielke, about their tasks. Yente, the village matchmaker, arrives to tell Golde that Lazar Wolf, the wealthy butcher, a widower older than Tevye, wants to wed Tzeitel, the eldest daughter. The next two daughters, Hodel and Chava, are excited about Yente's visit, but Tzeitel is unenthusiastic ("Matchmaker, Matchmaker"). A girl from a poor family must take whatever husband Yente brings, but Tzeitel wants to marry her childhood friend, Motel the tailor.

Tevye is delivering milk, pulling the cart himself, as his horse is lame. He asks God, who it would hurt "If I Were a Rich Man?” Avram, the bookseller, has news from the outside world about exterminations and expulsions. A stranger, Perchik, hears their conversation and scolds them for doing nothing more than talk. The men dismiss Perchik as a radical, but Tevye invites him home for the Sabbath meal and offers him food and a room in exchange for tutoring his two youngest daughters. Golde tells Tevye to meet Lazar after the Sabbath but does not tell him why, knowing that Tevye does not like Lazar. Tzeitel is afraid that Yente will find her a husband before Motel asks Tevye for her hand. But Motel resists: he is afraid of Tevye's temper, and tradition says that a matchmaker arranges marriages. Motel is also very poor and is saving up to buy a sewing machine before he approaches Tevye, to show that he can support a wife. The family gathers around for the "Sabbath Prayer”.

After the Sabbath, Tevye meets Lazar at Mordcha's inn, assuming mistakenly that Lazar wants to buy his cow. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, Tevye agrees to let Lazar marry Tzeitel – with a rich butcher, his daughter will never want for anything. All join in the celebration of Lazar's good fortune; even the Russian youths at the inn join in the celebration and show off their dancing skills ("To Life"). Outside the inn, Tevye happens upon the Russian Constable, who has jurisdiction over the Jews in the town. The Constable warns him that there is going to be a "little unofficial demonstration" in the coming weeks (a euphemism for a minor extermination). The Constable has sympathy for the Jewish community but is powerless to prevent the violence.

The next morning, after Perchik's lessons with her young sisters, Tevye's second daughter Hodel mocks Perchik's Marxist interpretation of a Bible story. He, in turn, criticizes her for hanging on to the old traditions of Judaism, noting that the world is changing. To illustrate this, he dances with her, defying the prohibition against opposite sexes dancing together. The two are falling in love. Later, a hungover Tevye announces that he has agreed that Tzeitel will marry Lazar Wolf. Golde is overjoyed, but Tzeitel is devastated and begs Tevye not to force her. Motel arrives and tells Tevye that he is the perfect match for Tzeitel and that he and Tzeitel gave each other a pledge to marry. He promises that Tzeitel will not starve as his wife. Tevye is stunned and outraged at this breach of tradition, but impressed at the timid tailor's display of backbone. After some soul-searching ("Tevye's Monologue"), Tevye agrees to let them marry; but he worries about how to break the news to Golde. An overjoyed Motel celebrates with Tzeitel ("Miracle of Miracles").

Musical Scenes

Act One

“Prologue - Tradition” ............................................. Tevye and Company

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

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

“Sabbath Prayer” ................................................ Tevye, Golde & Company

“To Life” .............................................. Tevye, Lazar, Villagers & Russians

“Perchik & Hodel Dance” .............................................................. Orchestra

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

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

“The Dream” ............................... Tevye, Golde, Grandma Tzeitel, Rabbi, Fruma Sarah & Company

“Sunrise, Sunset” ............... Tevye, Golde, Perchik, Hodel & Company

“Wedding Dance” ............................................................................... Orchestra

“Entr’acte” ................................................................................................ Orchestra

Act Two “Now I Have Everything” ................................................. Perchik & Hodel

“Tevye’s Rebuttal” ....................................................................................... Tevye

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

“The Rumor” .................................... Yente, Mendel, Avram & Company

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

“Chava Sequence” ........................................................................................ Tevye

“Anatevka” .............................................................................................. Company

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The Cast

TEVYE (The Dairyman) ................................................................... Danny Weeks

GOLDE (Tevye’s Wife) ......................................................... Annalyn Watkinson

TZEITEL (Tevye’s Oldest Daughter) ............................... Alexandrea Carreiro

HODEL (Tevye’s 2nd Daughter) ................................................ Sydney Cardinal

CHAVA (Tevye’s 3rd Daughter) ............................................... Mariah DeCosta

SHPRINTZE (Tevye’s 4th Daughter) .......................................... Abbie Levesque

BIELKE (Tevye’s Youngest Daughter) ................................................ Jen Goddu

YENTE (The Matchmaker) .................................................................... Emily Esten

MOTEL (The Tailor) ............................................................................. Ian McCurry

PERCHIK (The Student) ...................................................... Chris Crider-Plonka

LAZAR WOLF (The Butcher) ...................................................... Kieran Murray

MORDCHA (The Innkeeper) .................................................. Presley Mahanna

RABBI ..................................................................................................... Mitchell Fallon

MENDEL (The Rabbi’s Son) ............................................................. Andrew Esten

AVRAM (The Bookseller) .......................................................... Sarah Desmarais

NACHUM (The Beggar) .................................................................... Corey Gomes

GRANDMA TZEITEL ................................................................ Lauren Rodrigues

FRUMA-SARAH .................................................................. Samantha Maniatakos

CONSTABLE .......................................................................................... Lucas Finsness

FYEDKA .................................................................................................. Logan Amaral

SHAINDEL ................................................................................................... Carla Saenz

THE FIDDLER ............................................................................................. Alex Mello

SACHA ....................................................................................................... Kyle Nadeau

SVETLANA .................................................................................... Lauren McCaffrey

DMITRI ................................................................................................... Ryan Viveiros

VILLAGERS ..................................................... Sarah Aguiar, Hanna Bettencourt, , Kayli Correia, Julia Le, Crystal Lima, and Calli Renevato

Kieran Murray – Lazar Wolf Kieran is currently a junior and has been a part of Somerset High School Drama Club since he was four starting with small parts in “Cinderella” and “Barnum”. He also had a roles in Youth Musical Theater Corporation’s production of “Cinderella” in 2007. Next he acted opposite Danny Weeks in the Somerset Middle School play “Knights of the Rad Table”. In his eighth grade year, Kieran starred as the Wolf in “The Big Bad Musical”. During his freshman year of high school, he played “The Shiek” in Somerset High School’s Spring Musical Producation of “Side Show”. He is now a part of the Show Choir, Chorale, Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Somerset High School. Last year he starred as Mr. Mushnik in the school’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. He would like to thank his mother and father for all of their support. He would also like to thank his brother Conor for introducing him to theatre. He would also like to thank Mr. Marshall, Mr. Arcello and Lennie for giving him guidance and support throughout the entire process of preparing for tonight’s performance.

Annalyn Watkinson – Golde Annalyn is excited and extremely grateful to be playing the role of Golde in “Fiddler on the Roof”. She is currently a junior at Somerset High School and has been involved in “Side Show” (The 6th Exhibit) and “Little Shop of Horrors” (Mrs. Luce) but this is her first time with a lead role. Annalyn has been in a group called Pos and the kids since she was 6 years old and has been singing and acting ever since. Along with participation in the Musical Production, Annalyn is a 3 year member of Concert Choir, Chorale, and Somerset’s Show Choir “Electrify”. Ever since Annalyn was 3 years old she has dreamed of having a lead role in the Somerset High School Musical and couldn’t have more joy in her heart to have one of her dreams come true. Annalyn would like to thank Mr. Lennie Machado for being an amazing teacher, director and friend towards the whole cast and helping her throughout the years. She would also like to thank Mr. Arcello for helping her so much this year and brightening her every morning. To all music teachers “Thank you so much for everything you have done for me for these past two years or one year I have learned so much from you already and cannot wait to learn more!” She would like to thank Mr. Sylvia for everything he had taught her freshman and sophomore year. Lastly Annalyn would like to thank her mom, dad, friends and family” I love you all and couldn’t have done this without your support! I hope to make you all proud!”

Daniel Weeks – Tevye Daniel is excited and extremely grateful for the opportunity to play the role of Tevye in this year’s Somerset High School production of "Fiddler on the Roof". He is currently a senior and has been involved in “Little Shop of Horrors” (Seymour), "West Side Story” (Toro), "Side Show” (The Geek), “Back to the ‘80’s” (Tom), “Honk!” (Billy) and “The Wizard of Oz” (The Wizard). Along with participation in the Musical Production, Daniel is a proud 4 year member of Concert Choir, Chorale, and Somerset's Show Choir "Electrify". Since his freshman year, and even previous to that, the Music Department has become a second home to Daniel. He would like to thank Mr. Andrew Arcello for all the help and encouragement that he has provided. Danny would also like to thank Mr. Lennie Machado for being an amazing teacher and director towards everyone in the cast. Danny wishes to act on everything he has learned as a performer from these mentors. Lastly, he would like to thank his family, friends, mother and brothers, for their strong support in any decision he chooses to make!

Mariah DeCosta – Chava Mariah is currently a senior at Somerset High School and is proud

to play the role of Chava, one of the five daughters of Tevye. She

has been part of the drama club in Somerset for three years

playing in “Side Show” and “Little Shop of Horrors”. Along with

being in the musicals, Mariah also has taken up Marching Band,

Concert Band, and Symphonic Winds for four years and Show

Choir and Concert Choir for three years. During the summer she

enjoys participating in the EBSWE, EBSYE, and EBSC. Being a huge

part of the Music Department, Mariah has realized what being a

family truly is, and enjoys sharing something so wonderful with

everyone. Mariah would like to thank Mr. Andrew Arcello for the

support and making her a better singer and Mr. Lennie Machado

for the hard work and the many lessons he has taught her over

the years. Lastly she would like to thank Danny Weeks for being her best friend and his family

for always watching out for her. She loves you very much!

Emily Esten - Yente Emily Esten is happy to play Yente in this production of Fiddler

on the Roof. Her previous performances include “A Christmas

Story” (Esther Jane), “Peter Pan” (Rufeo), “Annie” (Orphan), and “Little

Shop of Horrors” (Chorus). Emily was a proud member of the

Somerset Middle School Drama Club for 3 years, starring in two of

their productions. She is also a member of the high school music

department’s Treble Choir and “Electrify” Show Choir. Emily

wishes to thank Mr. Lennie Machado and Mr. Arcello for their

support and guidance in every rehearsal. To the cast: break a leg!

Ian McCurry – Motel Ian is excited to be playing as the role of Motel in this year’s

production of “Fiddler on the Roof”. He is currently a sophomore

who is involved with the Somerset High School Concert Choir,

Chorale, and “Electrify” Show Choir. He appeared in last year’s

spring musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors” (Bernstein/

Homeless Man). There are a lot of people he would like to thank

for their help. He wishes to thank Mr. Arcello and Mr. Marshall

for all of the help they have given him over the past two years. A

special thanks to his Mom, dad and of course his lovely sister,

Jessica for all of the help, guidance and support they have given

him during his life. Lastly, Ian wishes to thank Mr. Lennie

Machado for his constant support and assistance with everything. I

love you all!

Pit Orchestra Conductor .................................................... Mr. David M. Marshall

Flute & Piccolo ........................................................ Mr. Glenn Silvia

Bb Clarinet .................................................................. Andrew Conlon

Bb Clarinet ....................................................................... Brian Johnson

Bass Clarinet, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone ... Kevin Goddu

Alto Saxophone .............................................................. Aaron Couto

Baritone Saxophone .............................................. Zachary St. Ours

Trumpet 1 .................................................... Mr. Tim DeMoranville

Trumpet 2 ....................................................................... Dan Medeiros

Trumpet 3 ...................................................................... Philip Cambra

Trombone .............................................................................. David Gray

Violin 1 ..................................................................... Rebecca Peterson

Violin 1 ..................................................................... Jessica Robertson

Violin 2 ................................................................................... Alex Mello

Viola ..................................................................................... Kelsie Lazaro

Cello ................................................................................. Carley Przystac

Bass Guitar ................................................................................ Liam Roy

Accordion .......................................................... Mrs. Susan Reynolds

Synthesizer & Percussion ...................................... Krista Viveiros

Piano .......................................................................................... Mary Friar

Drums & Percussion ............................................ Stephen Murphy

Additional Arrangements & Transcriptions by

Mr. David M. Marshall

Production Crew

Co-Directors .................................................. Mr. Andrew S. Arcello & Mr. Lennie Machado

Assistant Director (Technical Crew Coordinator) ........................ Mr. David M. Marshall

Pit Orchestra Director ................................................................................ Mr. David M. Marshall

Stage Managers ......................................... Jessica McCurry, Corey Gomes & Jordan Wetzel

Assistant Technical Director .................................................................................... Jordan Wetzel

Production Secretary ....................................................................................................... Kayla Arruda

Lighting Design ......................... Mr. Marshall’s Music Production & Engineering Classes

Lighting Board Operator ............................................................................. Andrew Monaghan IV

Spot Light Operators ........................................................... Alexa Pacheco & Hannah Pariseau

Set Light Operator ......................................................................... Jacob Dionne & Veronica Tay

Sound Board Operator ...................................................................................................... Joseph Perry

Backstage Sound/Light Technicians .......................... Cameron Michaud & Adam Amaral

Costume Designers ........................................................................................... Mr. Lennie Machado

Costume Crew ............................................................................ Mairin Hughes, Marina DaCosta, Courtney Arrance & Samantha Cabral

Costume Dressers ..................................... Meagan Couto, Riley Fallon & Krystal Hastings

Make-up Crew ....................................... Alexandrea Correia, Asia Wong, Marina DaCosta, Meagan Couto & Rachael Lake

Set Construction & Design ......................................... Mr. Donald Friar, Mr. John McCurry, Mr. David M. Marshall, Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Mrs. Marcella Goddu, Jacob Dionne,

Brian Johnson, Cameron Michaud, Andrew Conlon, Kelsie Lazaro, Ian McCurry, Keiran Murray, Corey Gomes, Jen Goddu, Chris Crider-Plonka & Mitchell Fallon

Set Decorators & Art Crew ..................................... Mrs. Joanne Friar, Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Mrs. Michelle Levesque, Mary Friar & Mitchell Fallon

Prop Mistress .............................................................................................................. Victoria Hordern

Prop Crew .................................................. Zac Wilkinson, Victoria Hordern, Colin DeCosta,

Program & Publicity Poster Design ..................................................... Mr. David M. Marshall

Ushers ....................................................... Justin Janeiro, Elizabeth Kleinen, Hannah Kennedy, Matthew Kubik, Amelia Dupont, Michayla Costa, Emily Verville & Mikayla Smith

Ticket Set-up & Printing ........................................... Mr. David M. Marshall, Brian Johnson, Kaitlyn Dahlborg, Bojana Roman, Kim Morales,

Andrew Conlon & Alexa Pacheco

Ticket Sales ......... Mrs. Marcella Goddu, Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Mr. David M. Marshall Brian Johnson, Lauren Rodrigues, Alexa Pacheco, Kyle Stuart, Kieran Murray,

Meagan Darcy, Cameron Michaud, Daniel Weeks, Andrew DaCosta, Daniel Medeiros, Presley Mahanna, Anastasia Sousa & Riley Fallon

Video Production .................................................................................. Somerset Access Television Mrs. Lori Belché, Production/Technology Specialist & Mr. Anthony Rocha

Publicity ............................. Mrs. Alice Arruda, Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Mrs. Kathy Jancarik, Meagan Darcy, Jesse Marchand, Chelsea Costa, Caressa Rose, Zac Wilkinson,

Alexa Pacheco, Alexandrea Correia, Justin Janeiro, Amelia Dupont, Cameron Michaud, Danny Weeks, Andrew DaCosta & Veronica Tay

Principal Bios

Sydney Cardinal – Hodel Sydney is very excited to be performing in her first Somerset High School production. She is a sophomore and is playing the role of (Hodel) in “Fiddler on the Roof”. The music department has been a large part of her life for the past two years. Sydney has been involved in Concert Choir, Treble Choir and Somerset High School’s “Electrify” Show Choir! She has also been involved in several musicals such as “Peter Pan”, “High School Musical”, “The Big Bad Musical”, and “The Wiz” along with others. Outside of the music department and theatre, Sydney is also a dancer on the competition team for Loralee’s Dance Studio and plays field hockey for SHS. Additionally, she has taken part in a public service announcement called “One Vote”, which aired on NBC channels during the 2008 presidential election. She would like to thank Mr. Andrew Arcello, Mr. David Marshall, and Mr. Lennie Machado for their guidance during the short amount of time she has known them. She also wishes to thank her good friends Stephen, Sam, and Krystal, who she has met in the music department. Most importantly, Sydney wants to thank her parents, grandparents, sisters, and brother for their help throughout the years supporting her as an actress, dancer, singer, and athlete. Congratulations to everyone in the cast; break a leg!

Alexandrea Carreiro – Tzeitel Alexandrea Carreiro is thrilled to be playing the part of Tzeitel in this year’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof”. Now a senior, Alexandrea has been involved in the music department throughout her four years at Somerset High School. She has participated in the high school’s productions of “West Side Story” and “Little Shop of Horrors” as a member of the tech crew. She was also cast as a harem in the production of “Side Show”. Outside of the musical production, Alexandrea is involved in Concert Band, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Color Guard, and Somerset’s Show Choir, “Electrify!”. In the fall, she will be attending UMass Amherst to study Environmental Science. She wishes the best of luck to everyone participating in this year’s production. She would like to thank Mr. Andrew Arcello, Mr. Lennie Machado, and Mr. David Marshall for allowing her to be a part of this year’s musical. She would also like to thank her friends and family for all of their support in everything she does.

Chris Crider-Plonka – Perchik Christopher Crider-Plonka is extremely honored to perform in this year’s show in the role of Perchik. He is currently a junior at the high school and has performed in every show here that he has been able to. Freshman year, he played one of the lead roles (The Boss) in the production of “Side Show”. Sophomore year, he played (Skip Snip) and (Customer #1) in the production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. Along with high school theatre he performed in the middle school shows when he was in 7th and 8th grade. Also, he has done a couple of shows with Caron Productions, including Elton John’s “Aida” and the play “Lion in Winter”, in the role of (Geoffrey). Finally, he would like to thank his friends and family for their support, as well as the directors, Lennie Machado, Mr. Arcello and Mr. Marshall for their aid in making this show possible and for giving him the inspiration to look forward to a possible career in the performing arts.

The Somerset High School Music Department

Proudly Presents

Co-Directed by

Andrew S. Arcello & Lennie Machado

Assistant Director & Pit Orchestra Director

David M. Marshall

Starring

Annalyn Watkinson Danny Weeks Alexandrea Carreiro Sydney Cardinal Mariah DeCosta Ian McCurry Chris Crider-Plonka Kieran Murray Emily Esten

April 29, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. – April 30, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 1, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m.

Somerset High School Auditorium

“Fiddler on the Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI Enterprises, Inc.)

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Based on Sholom Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

Music by

Jerry Bock Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince

Original New York Stage Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins Original choreography reproduced by Lennie Machado

Additional instrumental arrangements & transcriptions by David M. Marshall

Book by

Joseph Stein

Lyrics by

Sheldon Harnick

“BEST WISHES!"

We Believe in Music!

One man’s love,

His faith, His family,

It’s Tradition.

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Best Wishes to the Cast & Crew

The Somerset-Berkley Regional School Committee extends best wishes to the

Somerset High School Music Department for a successful production of

“Fiddler on the Roof”

Elizabeth A. White, Chairperson Jennifer Nawrocki, Vice Chairperson

Ann M. Correira John Gallagher

Chris Ghilarducci Michael McDonald

David Patrick Richard Peirce

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Cast & Crew Best Wishes!

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Love

Mom, Dad,

Melody & Anthony

Mary Friar,

Thank you for four great years of beautiful music - we’re all so proud of

you!

Love – Mom, Dad, Liz, Jim, Chris, Flyn & Harwyn

Brian J,

Have fun “down in the pit!”

Love - Mom and Daniel

Daniel,

“Ummm, I’m a bit tired, so you should probably do it.”

Kevin,

Knock there socks off with your saxophone!

Love, Elaine and Mark

Zach,

Keep the Music Playing!

Love – Mom & Dad

Congratulations Mitchell,

We are very proud of all of your accomplishments this year! We love

you!

Mom, Dad, Riley & Quinn

Kevin,

For the theatre they say “Break a Leg”; for Soprano, Tenor and Bass

Clarinet they say “Break a Lip”. Have a great show!

Megan & Sara

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Best of luck to the cast and crew of

“Fiddler on the Roof”

From Mikayla

ONE LINERS Daniel,

5 years of show choir +

4 years of musical theater =

1 wonderfully entertaining high school career!

Thanks for bringing us so much joy!

Love,

Mama, David, and Denver

Always remember…

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Daniel, I wish I had my own posse so when

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Xavier,

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Saturday, May 14, 2011 SHS Jazz Band, String Ensemble & more performing!

Somerset High School Cafeteria 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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SHS Music Department Spring Concert

Somerset High School Auditorium Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Music Department Awards Night

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

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