By: Emarie Bailey
Tennessee Wesleyan University will be presenting the musical Fiddler on the Roof in Townsend Auditorium on:
- Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m.
This free production is directed by Jamey Owen, Assistant Professor of Music, and it is choreographed by Ashley Copeland, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.
While this musical is free to watch, any donations will go towards supporting the Tennessee Wesleyan University Theatre department.
Anticipation for opening night has been rising for the students, faculty and community members participating in the musical.
“What I’m looking forward to about the show is that musical theatre brings such a synergy between people, and the energy when people are on stage together is so electric,” Director Jamey Owen expressed her excitement for bringing this show to the community. “I’m looking forward to sharing that feeling with the audience and sharing all the friendships that have been made here – the palpable feeling of those friendships, sharing that with the community, and inspiring people with this beautiful story.”
The actors have been hard at work in order to make this production the best it can be. With extensive rehearsals and attention to detail, this production is on its way to bringing the same excitement to the audience.
“Seeing it come to life has been an amazing experience,” said Sadie Goodin, starring as Golde. “And not only that, doing this alongside my best friends has been the honor of a lifetime.”
Come see Fiddler on the Roof from Friday to Sunday this week at the Townsend Auditorium on Tennessee Wesleyan University’s Athens campus.