Bear Creek's Fiddler on the Roof Opens to a Sellout Crowd

REDMOND, Wash. - April 19, 2013 - PRLog -- (Redmond, WA) – The Bear Creek School Fine and Performing Arts Department's preview night of Fiddler on the Roof opened Thursday to a standing ovation and sold out crowd. The cast, chorus, and orchestra of nearly 90 students wowed the audience with their music, song, and theatrical drama as they played out this classic tale of faith, family, and tradition.

The bottle dancers earned scores of applause as the four adept actors balanced wine bottles on their hats while performing a traditional celebration dance for the on-looking, cheering crowd.  Lead actor, Connor Thomas, a senior, was masterful in his presentation of father, Tevye; his booming voice and unmistakable presence brought the character to life on stage.  And, of course, the fiddler on the roof dazzled everyone with his musical talents throughout the show.

Notable as well was the stellar choreography of such a large group of actors on the stage at one time.  Custom set designs, built and painted by Director Ron Lynch and his wife, Artistic and Creative Director Patti Lynch, provided whimsical color and style to the stage including Mrs. Lynch's Marc Chagall-inspired "stained glass" window panels brimming with Jewish symbolism and scenes from the story.

Filled with music, song, dance, laughter, and a few tears, this rendition of Fiddler on the Roof has something special for whole family.

What: Fiddler on the Roof produced by The Bear Creek School Fine and Performing Arts Department

When:

Friday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Where:

Cornerstone Theater

The Bear Creek School

8905 208th Avenue, NE

Redmond, WA 98053

Free Parking

Information and Tickets:

$6 Students, $12 Adults

Advance purchase and information: www.tbcs.org/fiddler

Press Tickets Available

Main Characters— in this production will be played by the following Bear Creek students:

The FIDDLER........................................ Andrew Benson, grade 12, Redmond

TEVYE, the Dairyman............................ Connor Thomas, grade 12, Woodinville

GOLDE, his wife................................... Katie Gomulkiewicz, grade 12, Redmond

TZEITEL, his daughter........................... Annalise Hastings, grade 11, Medina

HODEL, his daughter............................ Miya Higashiyama, grade 12, Sammamish

CHAVA, his daughter............................ Katie Matthews, grade 12, Clyde Hill

YENTE, the Matchmaker....................... Alexa Calcagno, grade 11, Sammamish

MOTEL, the Tailor................................. Riley Loudenback, grade 12, Bellevue

PERCHIK, the Student.......................... Seth McBride, grade 9, Carnation

FYEDKA, a Russian soldier..................... Jake Casale, grade 12, Redmond

About The Bear Creek School

Founded in 1988, in Redmond, Washington, The Bear Creek School is an Independent Classical Christian School that believes only when faith, mind and heart are fed together can we experience the fullness of education, which produces leaders who think well and are compelled to engage the world.

The school serves students from the greater Eastside and is housed on four campuses.  Redmond Campus on Union Hill serves kindergarten to grade 12 students and Valley Campus, also in Redmond, serves preschool to grade 5 students.  Bear Creek has two Early Childhood campuses in Woodinville and Sammamish serving preschool and prekindergarten students. The Bear Creek School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities, and the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools.