'Fiddler' plays this week at West

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SAYING A PRAYER: Tevye, played by Will Walmsley, takes some time out to speak to God about his current struggles raising a family during changing times.

SISTERS STICK TOGETHER: Sisters Shprintze and Bielke played by Isabella Lepre and Zoe Sadwin stick close by each other during one scene in the show

DO YOU LOVE ME: Tevye, played by Walmsley, and Golde, played by Megan Mahoney, discuss their 25-year arranged marriage and the aspect of whether or not there is actually love in the marriage.

More than 70 cast and crew members will come together this weekend to present the timeless musical classic, “Fiddler on the Roof” at Cranston High School West.

Director Nancy Vitulli has been working with her cast and crew since the start of the school year to bring audiences a show like no other. Featuring a host of live musicians, stunning scenery, lighting and set design, and authentic costuming, “Fiddler on the Roof” will bring back in time to pre-revolutionary Russia as Tevye, a traditional family man played by senior Will Walmsley and his wife Golde, played by senior Megan Mahoney, are trying to raise their family of five daughters (played by Brenna Whittaker, Jessica Sullivan, Destinee DelBonis, Isabella Lepre, and Zoe Sadwin) in the village of Anatevka during ever-changing times. Mikeicha Malloy plays Yente the infamous Jewish matchmaker asked to match Tevye’s oldest daughter with a husband. The audience will enjoy familiar songs such as “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “Tradition,” and so many more, under the direction of musical director Rena Anthony.

Performances are on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at CHSW-theater.weebly.com, in school during lunches starting on Monday, December 3, or at the door, if available. All tickets are general seating and purchasing ahead is encouraged.

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