Fiddler on the Roof

Faith Alfieri (Sprintze, U/S Chava) is a third-year student in the BFA Musical Theatre program, minoring in Dance and Performing Arts Administration. She was most recently seen in UCF’s Rhinoceros (Housewife/Monsieur Bouef). She has also participated in Pegasus Playlab’s What’s In Store (Mavis) along with UCF’s Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Metamorphoses (Actor 3/Eurydice), and others. Past favorites of hers include Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy Harris), Chicago (Mona/Lipschitz), The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet Van De Graff), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck). @faith_alfieri

Julian Amores (Swing) is a First-Year in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. Previously, he participated in Theatre UCF’s production of RENT as Asst. to the Choreographer. @julian.amoress

Sara Catherine Barnes (Golde) is an alumni of the BFA Musical Theatre program. UCF stage credits include Falsettos (Cordelia), Rocky Horror (Dr. Scott), Fiddler On The Roof (Chava) and The Most Happy Fella (Rosabella). Other favorite theatre credits include The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Les Miserable (Mdm. Thenardier) and the Broadway National Tour of Footloose (Wendy Jo). She is a full time director and choreographer.

Casey Blake (Swing) is a first year Musical Theater BFA student. Casey has also helped backstage on the Wardrobe crew for Rhinoceros. Other credits include SpongeBob (Electric Skate), and Oklahoma (Mike, Jud U/S).

Lauren Bowrosen (Ensemble, U/S Tzeitel) is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. She has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in The Prom (Swing), and Sweeney Todd (Swing). Her previous theatre experience includes Beauty and the Beast (Les Filles #1/ Babette U/S). TikTok: @m1n0nl0ver Instagram: @laurenbowrosen

Ava Boyd (Swing) is a freshman in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. Previous theatre credits include Crazy for You (Polly), Jekyll and Hyde (Emma), Into the Woods (Witch), and Grease (Sandy).

Alexis Camina (Ensemble) is a 3rd year in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous credits include The Cherry Orchard (Anya), The Clean House (U/S Matilde), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Florika, U/S Esmeralda). @alexiscamina_performergue

Manuella Guerra Canal (Fruma-Sarah, Ensemble) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a Performing Arts Administration Minor. Some previous Theatre UCF credits include Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Rent (Joanne), Shrek (Dragon), The Prom (Mrs. Greene, U/S Dee Dee Allen), and Bright Star (Ensemble, U/S Mama Murphy). Other theatre credits include Rocky Horror Picture Show (Phantom, U/S Magenta) and Beauty and the Beast (Belle). @manuellaguerrac

Daxton Chapell (Ensemble, Bottle Dancer, U/S Fyedka) is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program also pursuing a Dance Minor. He has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in Rent (Mark), The Prom (Student Ensemble) and Sweeney Todd (Ensemble). He is also involved with Project Spotlight where he Music Directed the one act musical Dive In.

Jillian Cossetta (Hodel) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre and Dance Minor programs. She has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in Rent (U/S Maureen, Ensemble), Sweeney Todd (Choreographer, Ensemble), The Prom (Angie), Bright Star (Margo), Working (Dance Cap, Ensemble), and Shrek (U/S Fiona, Ensemble). Other theatre credits include Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Joseph and the Amazing… (Ensemble), and Rent (U/S Maureen, Dance Cap, Ensemble) at New London Barn Playhouse. https://jilliancossetta.com

Richard Crawley (Tevye) serves as Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Voice and Faculty Music Director at UCF, where he has taught voice and musical theatre courses for the past four years. Previously with Theatre UCF, he conducted Sweeney Todd, served as Music Supervisor for Bright Star, Peter and the Starcatcher and the UCF Alumni Showcase: Reach for the Stars and as Vocal Coach for Metamorphoses. He is an internationally acclaimed performer, having appeared with companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires), Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, Greek National Opera and the New York City Opera. @crawlissimo www.richardcrawley.com

Jaden Doig (Ensemble, U/S Constable) is a Fourth-year transfer student in the BFA Acting Program. Some of his previous Theatre UCF performances include The Prom (U/S Hawkins) and Working: The Musical (Raj Chadha). His other credits include The Zoo Story (Peter) and a Project Spotlight production called Headspace (Cooper). https://jadendoig2.wixsite.com/mysite

James Duncan (Innkeeper / Mordcha) is a senior in the BFA Acting Program. He has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in As You Like It (Oliver) and The Prom (Nick). Other theatre credits include Something Rotten (Shakespeare) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah). He is involved in UCF Athletics and loves to motion-capture act for video games. jamesduncanactor.com

Ally Duffy (Bielke) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Her past Theatre UCF credits include: Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Bright Star (Offstage Swing), The Prom (Offstage Swing), and the Spring 2023 Dance Concert. Other credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble U/S Silly Girls), 9 to 5: The Musical (New Employee), and Hairspray (Penny Lou Pingleton). @allyyduffy

Izzy Ellis (Shaindel, U/S Fruma-Sarah) is a senior in the BFA Acting Program at UCF. Her most recent credits include RENT (Ensemble, U/S Joanne) at Theatre UCF and Sweeney Todd (Swing) at UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024. Professional credits include Manor of Death (The Heiress) at the 2023 Orlando Fringe Festival, which won Patron's Pick. This summer, she Assistant Directed Matilda Jr. at the University of West Florida. @izzyeellis

Joey Fields (Ensemble, U/S Lazar Wolf) is a second-year in the BFA Acting program. He has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in Sweeney Todd (Beadle Bamford), Rhinoceros (Old Gentleman) and Chicken and Biscuits (U/S Logan). Other theatre credits include Addams Family (Fester). He is co-President of the UCF chapter of Alpha Psi Omega and is the head of the Project Spotlight playwriting club.

Lyndi Floyd-Sweet (Ensemble, U/S Grandma Tzeitel) is a second-year transfer in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. Lyndi is so excited to be a part of their 3rd Theatre UCF production and make her Dr. Phillips Debut! Lyndi is also involved with Voicebox, a multi-award winning collegiate A Cappella group on campus. Instagram: @lyndifloyd

Mia Freeman (Ensemble) is a second-year transfer student in the BFA Musical Theatre program. This will be her first Theatre UCF production. Other theatre credits include Into The Woods (Baker's Wife) The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Edwin Drood) and Children of Eden (Mama Noah).

Emilee Mari Fruscella (Tzeitel) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a Minor in Music. She has been seen in Theatre UCF productions such as Working (Terry, U/S Roberta), The Prom (Ensemble, U/S Dee Dee, Angie), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), First Date (Casey U/S). Some of her favorite professional credits include: A Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne), Tootsie (Julie), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Sunday in the Park with George (Yvonne/Naomi), and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy). @emileemarii

Anthony Geluso (Mendel) is a third-year student in the B.A. Theatre Studies program and B.S. Biology program with a Marine and Aquatics track. At UCF, he has been involved in Imogen Says Nothing (Crier/Isaac), What’s In Store (Wes), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble) and Let’s Go Camping! (Fuzzy). Other theatre credits include The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom), Fun Home (Bruce Bechdel) and Spring Awakening (Otto).

Marty Gnidula (Ensemble, U/S Tevye) is a first year MFA actor. Originally from Orange, CT, he graduated with a BA in theatre and English (prelaw) from the University of Vermont. Some of his favorite past credits include Bérenger in Rhinoceros (Theatre UCF), the Narrator in Every Brilliant Thing (self produced), Sir Robin in Spamalot (Vermont Repertory Theatre), and John Hemminges in Imogen Says Nothing (UVM). marty-gnidula.com

Ger Grandfield(Rabbi) is a first-year MFA in Acting, & a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Acting. His first Theatre UCF credit was Imogen Says Nothing(Henry Condell). VCU: Nils/Torkel in Let The Right One In, and Queensberry in Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. As well as Montjoy/Macmorris in Henry V and Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night at The Prague Shakespeare Company.

Tristan Haberland (Swing) is a Freshman BFA Musical Theater student. This is his second show with UCF, previously in UCF’s production of RENT (Swing). Other theater credits include Big Fish (Edward Bloom), Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph) and Matilda (Mrs. Trunchbull). He also works as a content creator. IG: @tristan.haberland

Elliott Horwitz (Avram) is a second-year in the BFA Acting program. TheatreUCF credits include Imogen Says Nothing (William Shakespeare), Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Ensemble) at the Dr. Phillips Center. He also directed Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind with Alpha Psi Omega. Elliott works as a social media manager and enjoys photography. @elliottjhorwitz @elliottsfilmfolio

Faith Klick (Ensemble, U/S Golde, U/S Shaindel) cannot be more excited to be a part of this incredible show! Faith is a first year MFA Acting candidate originally from Wild Rose, Wisconsin. She has traveled all over the country performing her heart out until she started her journey with UCF. Most recently, Faith was seen as the Imogen understudy in Imogen Says Nothing here at UCF.

Chelsey Lake (Ensemble) is a second-year transfer in the Musical Theatre program. Last semester she had the opportunity to be a Swing (Swing- RENT) in UCF fall production of "Rent" and loved every second. Chelsey has had some notable performances including Judy Bernly (9 to 5) and Marianne Angelle (The Revolutionists) at Florida School of the Arts. She is very excited to be a part of Fiddler and to perform at the Dr.Phillips for the first time.

Joshua Martinez (Lazar Wolf) is a 1st year in the MFA Acting program at UCF. He has been on the UCF mainstage in Imogen Says Nothing (John Heminges/Ned Whiting), and an Understudy for Theatre UCF in The Clean House (Charles). Other theatre credits include A Streetcar Named Desire (Stanley Kowalski), God of Carnage (Alan Raleigh), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), The Last Five Years (Jamie Wellerstein) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Anthony Hope). He is in the process of writing two one-person plays and has written a full-length play: Good Ol’ Fashioned Human Compassion. https://newplayexchange.org/users/91747/david-martinez

Mason Materdomini (Ensemble, Bottle Dancer, U/S Perchik) is a Sophomore transfer student in the BFA Musical Theatre program. He has recently been seen in Theatre UCF’s Rent (Ensemble/ (US Benny) His other credits include, Regional: Spongebob the Musical (Slowburn Theatre Co.). Educational: Pippin (Pippin), Much Ado About Nothing (Conrade/ Antonio), Lost Girl (Curly/ Doctor), Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Darcy). @mason.materdomini

Rachel Mertz (Yente) is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Theatre UCF credits include Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), The Prom (Ensemble), Home of the Brave (U/S Johnelle, U/S Mom), and Working (Swing). Other theatre credits include Nunsense (U/S Sister Leo), Matilda (The Acrobat), Urinetown (Robbie the Stockfish), Chicago (Velma) and A Chorus Line (Bebe). She also works as a freelance Assistant Stage Manager for corporate events. Instagram: @rachiemertz

AJ Morales (Russian Tenor Soloist, Ensemble) is a Sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance. His past Theatre UCF credits include: Sweeney Todd (Ensemble/ U/S Toby), Rent (Benny), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss). Other favorites include: Chaplin the musical (Charlie Chaplin), Pippin (Pippin), and his cabaret titled “This is Me” at Fringe Art Space. Instagram: AJ.mo21

Haleigh Mish (Swing) is a First-Year in the BFA Musical Theatre program. This her Theatre UCF debut. Credits include: Anastasia (Anya) and Bring It On (Campbell/Dance Captain). @haleigh.mish

Athan Miller (The Fiddler, Ensemble, Bottle Dancer) is a freshman in the BFA Musical Theatre program. He was just apart of Theatre UCF's production of Imogen Says Nothing (U/S William Shakespeare, U/S Warden) but this is his on-stage Theatre UCF debut. Other theatre credits of his include Chicago (Billy Flynn) and Boeing Boeing (Robert Lambert).

Maddie Moore (Ensemble) is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. She most recently worked as a Swing in Rent at TheatreUCF. Some of her professional theatre credits include 9 to 5 the Musical (Kathy), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy Gale), and May We All (Tammy).

Silvana Perrone (Swing, U/S Bielke) is a freshman in the BFA Musical Theatre program. This is her UCF debut. Theatre credits include 9 to 5: The Musical (Judy) which helped her win the “Spirit of the Applause Awards” scholarship at the Dr. Phillips Center. Silvana has been a flamenco dancer for the last 16 years. @silvi_flamenca

Christopher Poulios (Motel) is in his third year at UCF majoring in Environmental Studies. He has appeared in multiple Theatre UCF productions including: As You Like It (Adam/Martext), Home of the Brave (Brady), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), and Rent (Ensemble and U/S Mark). Other credits include: Tick, Tick…Boom! (Jon), Be More Chill (Jake) and A Chorus Line (Al).

Mackenzie Prince (Fyedka) is a senior in the BFA Acting program. Other Theatre UCF roles include Dudard in Rhinoceros and Tobias Ragg in Sweeny Todd. His professional credits include working with Theater West End in Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Tampa Opera in La Boheme. Mackenzie is signed with 22Talent and works throughout the Florida film and short film scene. You can find more information at his website mackenzieprinceactorportfolio.com.

Jaxon Ryan (Nachum, U/S Rabbi) is a Sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. He has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in Rent (Ensemble, U/S Roger), The Prom (Ensemble, U/S Nick, U/S Sheldon), and Sweeney Todd (Offstage Baritone Swing). @jaxonryan.88

Edgar Sanchez (Ensemble, Bottle Dancer, U/S Russian Tenor Soloist) is a Senior in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. He has been seen in Theatre UCF productions like Working (Utkarsh) Bright Star (Ensemble, Daryl U/S) and RENT (Angel). He was also in a professional production of RENT (Angel) at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Instagram: @edgysanchez

Jordan Stahler (Swing) is a freshman in the BFA Musical Theatre program. This is her Theatre UCF debut! Other theatre credits include Cinderella (Charlotte) and Grease (Marty). She is involved in teaching youth theatre and recently assisted at Orlando Family Stage. @jordan_stahler

Lyric Stratton (Ensemble) is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. She has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in The Prom (Ensemble). Other theatre credits include Rocky Horror Picture Show (Columbia), Jersey Boys (Ens/Lorraine) and Xanadu (Erato). Lyric is a dance minor, and loves volunteering at her home dance studio in the summers to assist in teaching youth theatre.

Lincoln Stone (Constable) is a first-year student in the MFA Acting program. Imogen Says Nothing (Richard Burbage/Harry Hunks) with Theatre UCF; Into the Woods (Baker), The Importance of Being Earnest (John Worthing) and Evita (Juan Perón) at American Crossroads Theatre; Macbeth (Macbeth), Mother Courage (Eilif) and The Tempest (Stephano) at Southern Utah University. He holds a BFA in Classical Acting and Shakespeare Studies, and is heavily involved in independent film throughout central Florida. Lincolnstone.net @actuallylincolnstoneg

Marquis Stubbs (Ensemble, U/S Nachum) is a 3rd year transfer in the BFA Musical Theatre program. He was most recently seen in Titusville Playhouse’s production of Escape to Margaritaville (Jamal). Theatre UCF credits: The Prom (Student Ensemble) and Working (Man #5, U/S Raj Chadra). His other theatre credits include Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble, Tuba Soloist), The Rocky Horror Show (Phantom, Dance Captain), and The Last Adam: A New Musical (Adam, Ensemble). insta: marqui_qui

Maisy Surman (Ensemble) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with Minors in Dance and Digital Media. She has been seen in Theatre UCF productions such as RENT (Maureen), The Prom (Ensemble, U/S Emma, Alyssa Greene, etc.), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble, U/S Mrs. Lovett), etc. Regional credits include: Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey U/S) and 9 to 5 (Candy Striper, Judy U/S). She is feeling bittersweet as this will be her last show at UCF because she is graduating!! www.maisysurman.com

Mickey Titus (Ensemble, Bottle Dancer, Assistant Choreographer) is a second year BFA Musical Theatre student. His recent credits include Joseph at Alhambra Theatre and Dining (Zebulun), Rent with Theatre UCF (Assistant Choreographer) The Prom with Theatre UCF (Asst. Dance Captain/Ensemble), and Sweeney Todd with Theatre UCF (Tenor Ensemble). ig: mickey.titus25

Joseph Trewin (Ensemble, Russian Solider, U/S Motel) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. He has recently been seen on the UCF stage in *Rent* (Roger), *Sweeney Todd* (Anthony), and *The Prom* (Ensemble). Professional credits include Titusville Playhouse’s *What a Wonderful World* (Jack), Theater West End’s *Spring Awakening* (Hanschen), and CFVA’s *The Sound of Music* (Rolf). Joseph also spent the past summer as an Acting Intern at New London Barn Playhouse. Instagram (@joseph.trewin).

Alyssa Vincent (Swing, U/S Yente) is a 4th year in the BFA Acting program. She was recently seen in UCF Pegasus Playlab’s Dance Night and in Project Spotlight’s Irreverent! When not on stage, she is also involved in the production electrician and lighting side of theatre. She loves reading, filming movies and playing video games. Telling stories that reflect real life are really important to her so thank you so much for coming to this amazing show! @alrvincent

Owen Ware (Swing) is a Sophomore in the BFA Acting program. He has been seen on the Theatre UCF stage in Peter and the Starcatcher (Shadow, U/S Boy). His most recent theatre theatre credits include So Long Partner (Eric) and Mean Girls (Damian Hubbard). He is involved in Project Spotlight and volunteers as a choreographer for Weightman Middle School. @_owenware_

Sienna Weir (Ensemble) is a dedicated performer from Tampa, Florida. Sienna is currently a student at the University of Central Florida and is a Senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Her recent theatre credits include UCF’s production of Rent (Mimi), Garden Theatre’s production of Little Shop Of Horrors (Ronette), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Chicken and Biscuits (U/S Beverly, Baneatta, Simone, La’Trice, Brianna) and Sunday In The Park With George (Frieda/Betty) at Titusville Playhouse. She also has experience working for Stageworks Tampa and Plant City Entertainment. Sienna is a rare individual who is determined, stimulating, and realistic.

Natalie Werba (Grandma Tzetiel, Ensemble) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre Program at the University of Central Florida. She has performed in Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) at Bay Street Players. As well as Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville (Alex Jaffe, Ginger) at the Athens Theatre. Natalie has also performed in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Ensemble) and Welcome To The Moon (Betsy) at UCF.

Carter Wegman (Ensemble, Russian Soldier, U/S Avram) is a First-Year in the BFA Musical Theatre program. This is his Theatre UCF onstage debut, past UCF credits: RENT (Swing). Other credits include: Phantom of the Opera (Raoul), Mean Girls (Damian), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Pirates of Penzance (Ensemble/Chorus), Les Miserables (Marius).

Jada Marie Williamson (Swing, U/S Shprintze) is a freshman in the BFA Musical Theatre program. She was seen on the Theatre UCF stage in RENT(Ensemble).

Bobby Wojciechowski (Ensemble, Russian Soldier, Asst. Choreographer, Dance Captain.) is a second-degree seeking student in the B.S. IDS program. Favorite credits include Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/Dance Capt.) starring Jodi Benson, and A Chorus Line (Greg) Directed/Choreographed by Baayork Lee. Cruise Ship: Disney Dream (Character Dancer/Stunt).  Universal Studios: Mega Movie Parade (Egon Spengler).  bobbywoj.com, @bobbywoj

Natalie Wynne (Ensemble) is a Junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a double minor in dance and hospitality management. She is thrilled to be a part of this UCF production! Her past UCF features have included Sweeney Todd (Swing) and The Prom (Dance Captain/Swing). In her free time, she loves traveling and spending time with family and friends! Insta: ncharlotte_dream

Ella Zarrilli (Ensemble) is a Junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a Dance minor. Her past credits include: A Christmas Carol (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Peter and the Starcatcher (Molly), Bright Star (Ensemble), and Working (Swing). Offstage, Ella enjoys teaching and assistant directing at BCCT where she did her internship this summer assistant directing and choreographing The Little Mermaid Jr. @ella.zarrilli

Zachary Berman (Deck Crew) is a first-year Transfer in the Theatre Technical Production program. This is his debut production with Theatre UCF. He is a Stage Technician employed with Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts with a specialization in pyrotechnics and special effects. His works include Luminous: The Symphony of Us (Pyrotech), Hocus Pocus villain Spelltacular (Flames), Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration (Props) and Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party (Area Fx-Snow)

Grace Caudill (Stage Manager) is currently in her third year at UCF in their BFA Stage Management program. Previous UCF credits include The Clean House (Production Stage Manager), Metamorphses (Assistant Stage Manager) and Sweeney Todd (Props Manager). She has also worked in SWFL, stage managing shows like 42nd Street and Something Rotten. She is excited to return to the Doctor Phillips Center next spring with UCF’s production of Legally Blonde as the Production Stage Manager!

Maria Gonzalez (Deck Crew) is a sophomore in the Theatre department at UCF. Maria is more than excited to be part of this amazing production. During her free time, she loves to play violin and practice tap dance. You might have seen her as Mabelu in The Old Man and the Old Moon at Fringe Festival, and Young Alice/ Swing in Alice By Heart, both produced by Citrus Music. She currently closed her professional debut as Ensemble/ Violin at Theatre West End in their production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812.

Van Hernandez (Stage Manager) is a fourth year in the BFA Stage Management program. This is her final production at UCF! Her previous credits include Rent (Production Stage Manager), Sweeney Todd (Wardrobe Supervisor), The Resistible Rise… (Assistant Stage Manager), Finding Nemo Jr. (Assistant Stage Manager) and Henry 6 (Stage Management Apprentice) at The Old Globe in San Diego. @van.hernandezz on Instagram.

Aanya Holsinger (Production Assistant) is a first year in the BFA Stage Management program. This is her first Theatre UCF production. She has previously worked on productions with Stagelight & Magic Inc. and The Workshop Players in Sri Lanka.

Shannon Kletsel (Deck Crew) is a first-year transfer student in Theatre Pending.

Mason Lentini (A3) is currently in his second year at UCF in the BFA Design and Technology program. Previous UCF credits include RENT(Lightboard operator). He has also worked at Santa Fe college and Valencia college as a spotlight operator for Pieces of our Hearts and deck crew for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Joseph Luzier (Wardrobe Crew) is currently in his second year at UCF double majoring in finance and theatre pending.

Lara Martinez (Deck Crew) is currently in her 2nd year in their BFA Musical theatre program. Previous UCF credit include The Prom (Alyssa Green). She has also worked as student shift lead at the UCF preforming arts box office and as front of house.

Alaina Mendola (Deck Crew) is a first- year in the BFA Stage Management Program. This is her first show at UCF, but her previous credits include Much Ado About Nothing (Assistant Stage Manager) at the Straz Center, and working for Missing Piece Theatre Co stage managing shows such as Little Shop of Horrors and Newsies.  smamendola.weebly.com

Caileigh Pernosky (Deck Crew) is currently in her first year at UCF in their BA Theatre program focusing on Theatre Studies. She has previous experience with Creative Drama Children's Theater in NC, stage managing shows such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Cinderella, and Into the Woods.

Zachary Reinhardt (Production Assistant) is a first-year transfer in the BFA Stage Management Program. This is his Theatre UCF debut with previous other credits including Haunted House Attraction at Valencia College (Production Stage Manager), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Calling Stage Manager) and Orlando Fringe Festival (Venue Technician).

Sierra Schnabel (Wardrobe Crew) is currently in her first year at UCF as a theatre major. This is her theatre UCF debut. She is involved in Project Spotlight and APO at UCF.

Lexi Schwartzberg (Deck Crew) is a Junior in the History program. She has previously worked as part of the Stage Crew for Rent. She is involved in Project Spotlight and teaches youth theatre.

Riley Shanahan (Deck Crew) is currently in her first year at UCF in their theatre program. She was most recently in a Project Spotlight Show called Mind Over Matter (Maya). Her recent credits include Freaky Friday (Katherine), Shrek (Fiona), Tracks (Waitress), and Matilda (Miss Honey). She will also be performing in the Orlando Fringe Festival in That’s Why I’m Single (Swing). Instagram: riley.shanahan_

Carianne Tummino (Wardrobe Crew) is a second-year transfer in the BA Theatre Studies program. Previous UCF credits include Imogen Says Nothing (Fly/Rail Op), The Clean House (HM), The Cherry Orchard (PA), and The Prom (Fly/Rail Op).

Delayna Wahlberg (Production Stage Manager) is currently a third year transfer in the BFA Stage Management program at UCF. Previous UCF credits include Rhinoceros (Props Manager), Sweeney Todd (Assistant Music Director), Metamorphoses (Assistant Stage Manager), Bite Me (Production Stage Manager), UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023 (Stage Manager), The Interference (Production Assistant). She has also worked with Central Florida Community Arts and Wekiva River Players as a Stage Manager and Music Director for shows such as Six (WRP, MD), It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (CFCA, PSM) The Addams Family (CFCA, MD).

Jacob Wilson (Stage Manager) is a second year in the BFA Stage Management program. This is their Theatre UCF debut as a Stage Manager! Their previous credits include The Prom (Spotlight Operator), Peter and the Starcatcher (QLab Programer and Operator), and UCF Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro (Production Stage Manager). JWSM.net.

Elizabeth McDermott (Stage Manager) is a second-year transfer in the BFA Stage Management program. This is their Theatre UCF debut as a Stage Manager! Previous credits include Daring to Dream (Production Stage Manager), UCF Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro (Stage Manager), and Finding Nemo Jr (Production Assistant).

Fiddler on the Roof takes place in 1905 Anatevka, Russia, where Tevye, a father of five, must perform a dangerous dance, balancing his culture’s firmly held traditions with his daughters’ happiness. Meanwhile, Jewish citizens all around Russia have been forced from their homes and kicked out of Russia. For now, the Jews in Anatevka live in peace and harmony, but life can be unpredictable.

This play was initially inspired by Sholem Aleichem’s series of short stories, “Tevye the Dairyman.” Unfortunately, Aleichem died before he could complete the series. In the 1950s, an off-Broadway musical called Tevye and his Daughters was produced by Arnold Perl. However, it never made it to Broadway. Critics and investors believed the play was “too Jewish” and would not appeal to a general audience. Despite this, playwrights on Broadway were not ready to give up on the amazing potential of this concept. In 1964, Joseph Stein wrote Fiddler on the Roof. To solve the issue of being too focused on Judaism, director Jerome Robbins suggested that they focus on the idea of tradition. The show was an immediate hit. Fiddler on the Roof ran for 3,242 performances on Broadway, making it the 19^th longest running production on Broadway.

During the time of Fiddler on the Roof, Jews were being persecuted in Russia and treated as second-class citizens. While antisemitism has been alive long before the 20^th century, the assassination of the Tsar Alexander II made it spike drastically. His heir, Alexander III, blamed the Jewish population for the death of his father, causing waves of antisemitic violence known as pogroms to hit Jewish settlements. During these pogroms, the Russian government started kicking Jews out of their territory, believing that Jewish citizens disrupted the Russians’ ways of living due to their different traditions.

An essential part of the play is the diversity in thought between different generations, especially when it comes to traditions and customs. Just like how Gen Z and Gen X think very differently, generations in 20^th century Russia had very different ideals. Tevye and his generation believed strongly in following traditions and their faith. They saw tradition as an anchor to keep them alive and help them flourish, almost like a rulebook on what to do and what not to do. Meanwhile, the younger generation strayed away from the older traditions, instead wanting to live more independently. They saw the rulebook more like a guide, which has instructions, but it is up to their judgement to decide what is right for themselves, no matter what tradition demands. So, what happens when two vastly different ideals clash? Will one overcome the other? Or is there a middle ground that can be reached?