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| Michael Penny will be
playing Tevye in 91±¬ÁÏÍø's production of "Fiddler on the
Roof" Nov. 2-5 at the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural
Arts Center. |
Jackson, Tenn. – October 18, 2000 – 91±¬ÁÏÍø
will present the Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof," Nov.
2-5 at the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center. A joint
production of 91±¬ÁÏÍø's departments of music and communication arts, the
story is based on a Jewish family in Russia at the beginning of the
twentieth century, who struggle with following traditions or following
love.
Playing the lead character, Tevye, is Michael Penny, associate
professor of music and also the show's musical director. Wayne Johnson,
associate professor of speech and theatre, will direct the show and said
he chose "Fiddler" after suggestions were made from last fall's
opera and theatre classes. A full orchestra will accompany the singers and
will be conducted by David McClune, professor of music.
Other cast members include students Becky Roode as Golde, Megan Hakes
as Tzeitel, Joy Spurlin as Hodel, Lauren Vernon as Chava, Robert Johnson
as Motel, Graham Hillard as Perchik and Jarod Rogers as Lazar Wolfe.
Show times are 8:00 p.m. Nov. 2-4, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday,
Nov. 5. Admission is $10 for the general public and $7 for 91±¬ÁÏÍø
University students, faculty and staff. For more information or to inquire
about purchasing tickets, contact the 91±¬ÁÏÍø's box office at (901) 661-5105.
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