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Our Pay What You Will performance of Fiddler on the Roof will take place Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone starting the day of the Pay What You Will performance.  Suggested ticket price is $10.  Learn more »

Photos featuring the company of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production of Fiddler on the Roof by Ivy Green (2024).

ADDISON SMITH, she/her (Tzeitel) is thrilled to return to Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE for her fifth show! Her past roles include Annabeth Chase in The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical, The Witch in Into the Woods JR. (KIDSTAGE), and Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda (Studio East). In her spare time, she enjoys singing and reading!

ALEXANDER “SASHA” BRASSELL, he/him (Russian, Ensemble) has been involved in numerous Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE summer camps and classes since third grade and began participating in the Village Theatre In­stitute program last fall. Fiddler on the Roof is his first KIDSTAGE production. Sasha has also participated in several performances in his high school’s the­ater program, most recently playing Uncle Fester in The Addams Family.

AZARIA BUEHRER, she/her (Bielke, Ensemble) is excited to live in the story­telling of Fiddler on the Roof! Past Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE shows include The SpongeBob Musical and Into the Woods JR. Other favorite performances include Disney’s News­ies JR., Mean Girls High School Version, Seussical the Musical JR., and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Zari would like to thank her instructors for their wisdom and kindness, as well as all the support from her family, friends, and especially Thea! Enjoy the show!

CONOR CRAGGAN, he/him (Perchik) is beyond excited to per­form in his first show at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! He was last seen as Colonel Gillweather in the Rising Star Project’s Something’s Afoot (The 5th Avenue Theatre). He has been performing since he was eight years old with Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, performing in over 20 shows. Conor is forever grate­ful for the opportunities he is blessed with.

DYLAN BLUE, (Russian, Ensemble) is super excited to be making his Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE debut! He has participated in the 2023-2024 Village Theatre Institute Program. When he is not pursuing his love of theater he enjoys playing trumpet, scouts, skiing, and biking. He is very thankful for the support of his family and friends.

ELI SNOW, he/him (Mendel, Ensemble, u/s Perchik) loves the­ater. His first theater experience was in his school’s produc­tion of The Magic Key, and he’s been hooked ever since. This is his first production with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE and he is super excited to be playing Mendel in this year’s Fiddler on the Roof!

GISELLE KENDRICK, she/they (Fyedka) is beyond excited to be in her fourth pro­duction with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! She has most recently been seen as Vexis in the KIDSTAGE Originals production of A Pirate’s Pact. Other KIDSTAGE productions include Holiday Cabaret and The Prom. Giselle has been in Village Theatre’s Institute program for two years! She performed at KIDSTAGE’s annual gala, Sing It For­ward, in the fall. Giselle would like to thank her friends and family for their support!

HILA TOR, she/her (Golde) is overjoyed to return to Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE in Fiddler on the Roof! Past credits include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (KIDSTAGE) and Lady Grace in the Ris­ing Star Project production of Some­thing’s Afoot (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Hila is incredibly grateful be sharing a Jewish story that so closely resembles that of her own family. She is pursu­ing a BA in theatre and astrophysics at Yale. She’s endlessly grateful to her parents and Tracey Grimaldi! IG: @hila.tor

INARA SHELDON, she/her (Avrahm, Ensemble, Swing) has previously performed at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE in While They Last, The Prom, and Holiday Cabaret, and most proudly was a writer/librettist for A Pirate’s Pact and The Lonesome Writer (KID­STAGE, Seattle Rep Youthfest). After her first successful year in theater, she is excited to continue exploring all its different facets. She’s grateful to her family, friends, and mentors for challenging and encouraging her. To life!

JADA HARRISON, she/her (Yussell, Ensemble, u/s Hodel) is very thrilled to be a part of this production of Fid­dler on the Roof. This is Jada’s first produc­tion with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, and she is very excited to make her debut. Words cannot explain how grateful she is for this opportunity to expand upon her experience from her high school production of Mean Girls that she previously performed in.

JOHN RIEDEL, he/him (Lazar Wolf, Ensemble, u/s Tevye) is thrilled to be in Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE produc­tion of Fiddler on the Roof. Last summer, John performed as Nick in The Prom (KIDSTAGE). John is a member of his high school’s drama program, having the roles of Robert Colleymore in The Play That Goes Wrong, Gabe Ugliano in The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical, and Pabbie in Disney’s Frozen. John thanks all his family and friends for supporting him.

JOSEPHINE GEHRKE, she/her (Shprintze, Ensemble) is so excit­ed to be a part of this production. Josephine has been acting at Village Theatre’s KID­STAGE and Studio East for years. She was most recently in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (KIDSTAGE). Josephine also played Rajah in Aladdin at her middle school. Josephine also likes playing volleyball and writing and singing songs in her free time.

JULIETTE HAROON, (Yente). This is Ju­liette’s first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE show, and she was a part of Village Theatre Institute this year. Juliette is excited to play Yente in this show. She has done some school pro­ductions and professional productions. Along with theatre, she enjoys vol­leyball, hanging out with friends, and swimming. She is excited to perform for you and hopes you enjoy the show.

LANIE SHAPIRO, (Nachum, Ensemble) is so excited to be in her first show with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! Previously, she was in Village Theatre’s Insti­tute program, and Lefou and a Silly Girl in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Mr. Boddy in Clue at her high school.

LAUREN HALL, she/her (The Fiddler, En­semble, u/s Tzeitel, u/s Chava) is ecstatic to be part of her first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production. Lauren’s past productions include Taylor Wedell in Mean Girls, Elsa in Disney’s Frozen JR., and Cap’n Frank in The Fearsome Pirate Frank. She is passionate about musical theater and choir. She would like to thank her family, friends, and vocal instructor Serena for their never-ending support.

LYDIA VAN KLEY, she/they (Hodel) is so excited to be taking part in her third show at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! She has featured as an ensem­ble member and featured dancer in Summer Independent’s Urinetown and Bright Star. Lydia will be attending the Theatre Gap Initiative in North Carolina this fall and would like to thank their friends at Village Theatre, Westlake Dance Studio, and her amazing family for all their support!

MAEBRY SMITH-PAUL, she/her (Mordcha, Ensemble, Swing) is delighted to be back for her third Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production! You might have also seen her as Crush in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. or as Ancestor and u/s Lurch in The Addams Family Young@Part (KID­STAGE). Maebry would love to thank her favorite uber driver, her mom, for driving her to every rehearsal, and to Leah, Emma, and Iyla for supporting her! She hopes you enjoy this classic and spread the word!

MARCIE FREUND, (Rabbi, Ensemble, Swing) is super excited to do Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE for the third time and build up her repertoire and experience. She was previously seen as Gomez in The Addams Family Young@Part and Mr. Hawkins in The Prom (KIDSTAGE).

PAIGE PARK, (Shain­del, Ensemble) is so happy to be a part of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE produc­tion of Fiddler on the Roof! She would like to thank family, friends, and fellow cast­mates for all the love and support they have shown over the summer.

PEYTON MCCRERY, she/her (Chava) is ec­static to be in Anatev­ka with this amazing cast! She can’t wait to share the stage with some of her friends and get to know her new castmates! Previous roles with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE: Holiday Cabaret, and Shelby in The Prom. Big Star Performing Arts: Trunchbull in Matilda JR., Pearl in The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition, and Jovie in Elf JR. She would like to thank her family, coaches and friends that had her back! She wouldn’t be here without you! The Daughters, TRADITION!!

REAGAN MAGEE, she/her (Grandma Tzeitel, Ensemble, u/s Golde) is so excited to be in Fiddler on the Roof at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE this sum­mer! She has done multiple shows with KIDSTAGE and at her high school. Her latest show credits include Fiona in Shrek the Musical and Agnes in She Kills Monsters at her high school. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the team for their constant sup­port. Enjoy the show!

RIVER DEJONG, he/him (Tevye) is a Seat­tle-based actor. Nota­ble credits include The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Holiday Cabaret (Vil­lage Theatre’s KIDSTAGE); Rising Star Project 2024: Something’s Afoot, Rising Star Project 2022: Mixtape, ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Uncle Vanya (Seattle Waldorf High School); and Little Shop of Horrors (Ballyhoo Theatre). Offstage, he plays violin, guitar, and ukulele. He also enjoys mountain biking, snow­boarding, and surfing. He plays foot­ball and wrestles for his high school.

ROSLYN NICHOLAS, (Constable, Fruma-Sar­ah, Ensemble, Dance Captain) is pumped to be in her sixth Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE show, and her first Summer Independent production! Last seen at KIDSTAGE: Dory in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR., Ensemble in The Prom, and Uncle Fester in The Addams Family Young@Part. She is especially excited to be exploring the world of classical theatre, and hopes you join in! Special thanks to her family, friends, and her own participation in keeping the tradition of theater alive.

RYAN AFRUMA, he/him (Motel) is ex­tremely grateful and excited for this op­portunity, and hopes you enjoy the show! Previous performance credits include Student Ensemble in The Prom (Village Theatre’s KID­STAGE), Vice Principal Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Chuck Biggs in She Kills Monsters, Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night at his high school, and Snow Flurry Color Guard in Snowflake Lane.

KYLE GERSTEL, he/him (Director) is kvelling over this show and this team. He is a high school student and the Producing Artistic Director of Penguin Productions, curating bold program­ming and developing new works programs for youth. Directing credits include Indecent, Everybody, and Hand to God. Kyle would like to thank his mom for consistently prioritizing his desires over her needs. If you want to know more about Kyle, he recom­mends looking at his sick LinkedIn page.

ANNABEL RIMMER, (Choreographer) is thrilled to join the SIP creative team this year! Previously, she has per­formed in Spamalot! at her high school and Hand to God with Penguin Produc­tions. This fall, Annabel will be pursu­ing a BA in theater and kinesiology at Miami University. She wants to give huge thanks to her family and friends for their unwavering support in her theater journey. Go Redhawks!

TEDDY GOLDMAN, he/him (Music Director) is a professional jazz saxo­phonist and is getting his degree from The New England Conservatory. This is his first time being a musical director for a musical, but not his first time in the pit. He wants to thank his directing associates Kyle Gerstel and Annabel Rimmer for bringing him onto the project.

LEVIN RITZEN, he/him (Scenic De­signer) is a young theater designer in the Seattle area. Levin is excited to be scenic designing for Fiddler on the Roof, his first show with Village The­atre’s KIDSTAGE. His recent lighting design credits include Chess (Cornish College of the Arts) and The Wedding Singer (Fife High School).

CADEN GREEN, he/they (Costume Designer) is a recent graduate from Cornish College of the Arts, graduating with a BFA in costume design. During his time at Cornish, he has designed costumes for Chess, Fun Home, and Head Over Heels. You can check out his website to see more of his work: cadenevergreen.com

EVAN MELTZER, (Lighting Designer) is captivated by the fusion of art and technology, which has driven him to pursue lighting and projection design. He has contributed to productions at The 5th Avenue Theatre, including Something’s Afoot and Project: Mixtape through the Rising Star Project. Ad­ditionally, Evan worked as the lighting designer on numerous productions throughout high school such as Puffs, She Kills Monsters, and Spamalot.

QUIN DRIER, (Sound Designer) is very excited for her first major solo design position after three years of working in sound. She can’t wait to help put on an amazing show!

SEV KRAUSS-MCCLURG, he/him (Properties Manager). Previous prop­erties experience: The Prom (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE), Something’s Afoot, Into the Woods (The 5th Avenue Theatre), The Addams Family, Radium Girls, Phantom Tollbooth (Eastside Pre­paratory School). Currently pursuing a BFA in technical direction from the University of Southern California.

CLAIRE JONES, she/her (Dramaturg) is honored to be one of the drama­turgs for the Summer Independent Program! Previously, she worked as a Stage Management Assistant for Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE) and Apprentice Stage Manager/Assistant Dramaturg for The Addams Family at her high school. Claire has also performed in many KIDSTAGE productions with some favorites including: Morticia in The Addams Family Young@Part and Featured Performer in Holiday Caba­ret. A huge thank you to the whole SIP team for an incredible experience while working on this show!

TERESA RIOS, she/her (Dramaturg) is beyond grateful for the opportunity to work on Fiddler on the Roof through the Summer Independent Program! This is her first time working on the team, however previous performance credits at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE include Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Edna and u/s Margo in Bright Star, and Jen in KIDSTAGE Originals The Lone­some Writer. Thanks to the staff at KIDSTAGE who have helped her grow over the last few years.

LYLA COHEN, she/her (Stage Man­ager). After finding stage management three years ago, it has been her dream to bring her newfound passion to a broader audience and she is beyond grateful for all the amazing individuals who have helped her strengthen her skills through this process. She would like to thank all of her friends, family, and mentors who have graciously sup­ported her through this experience.

SYDNEY COE, he/they (Assistant Stage Manager) is incredibly excited to be participating in his first year in the Summer Independent Program, es­pecially with a show so near and dear to his heart. Past tech credits include several years of costuming at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, and Backstage Manager and Props Lead for Macbeth in high school. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, El, and the Berry family for all the love and support throughout the years. Enjoy the show!

ATHENA DAVIS, she/her (Production Manager) is beyond thrilled to be the Production Manager for Fiddler on the Roof! Past Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE credits: Stage Management Assistant for A Pirate’s Pact/ The Lonesome Writer, Ensemble in Holiday Cabaret, and Associate Production Manager for Bright Star. Athena would love to thank the entire cast, crew, and production team. Special thanks to her associate MacKenzie and mentor Moises for all their support. As always, lots of love to her family and friends. Enjoy the show!

MIRU DE PERALTA, she/her (Technical Director). Miru’s previous Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE shows were Bright Star and Merrily We Roll Along. As a BFA candidate in performance production, she has also worked as a lead carpenter and a scenic designer for other shows. Additional work can be found on her website: miruportfolio.com

MACKENZIE WILMOT-WADE, She/Her (Assistant Production Manager) is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work on Fiddler on the Roof at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. This is her first time working with KIDSTAGE. Her previous credits include acting and direction at her high school.

MIA BASULTO, she/her (Assistant Director) is so excited to venture into the directing space for the first time! She loves storytelling and story creation, so this was the natural next step for her. Mia has previously worked as an actor with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE as Clarisse La Rue in The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical, Ensemble and Dance Captain in The Prom, and Karen the Computer in The SpongeBob Musical! After this, she will attend Elon University in North Carolina for her BFA in acting.

CORDELIA SEIL, they/them (Assistant Choreographer) is an undergraduate student currently studying musical theatre and design/tech at Pacific Lutheran University. Recent creative credits include choreographer for Gold Rush Acapella’s 2024 ICCA set, director of Midnight Dialogues in PLU’s 2024 One-Acts Festival, and lighting designer for Legend of Crow: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Improv Play. They have also been working this summer as a Teaching Apprentice with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE Summer Camps program. They cannot wait for you to see the show!

COLIN ALBRECHT, he/him (Associate Music Director) is thrilled to be part of this year’s Summer Independent Program. He has acted in several shows but is now focused on production and is grateful for the opportunity to coach cast members on vocals and play piano for this show. Colin embarked as a pianist at age four and continues to be an avid player. Colin thanks the production team, cast and his family.

TUCKER FERGUSON, he/him (Assistant Costume Designer, Wardrobe Head) is excited to be joining Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE for his first show with the company. He won the 5th Avenue Theatre Award for Outstanding Student Work in Costume Design in 2022 and has been costuming nonstop since. He is the Costume Shop Manager at Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, and you may have seen his work in their productions of Twelfth Night, The Prom, A Midwinter Night’s Dream, or Return to the Forbidden Planet.

KAILA MCKINNON (Assistant Lighting Designer). This is Kaila’s first ever production with the Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE program and she is excited to be working in a professional environment. Being around people who are passionate about production has been absolutely wonderful, and she is very grateful. She is excited to see her lighting vision come to life.

CHARLIE BIXLER, he/they (Assistant Sound Designer) is thrilled to be involved in another Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production. They worked on the costume team for The Prom, The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical, and The SpongeBob Musical. He is a proud Village Theatre Institute student and is excited to be backstage to help with sound!

EVA NGUYEN, she/her (Assistant Props Coordinator) is excited to be assistant designing on a Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE show for the first time. Previously, she has acted with KIDSTAGE in Disney’s Newsies and designed at WWU Mainstage on The Duchess of Malfi. She is currently pursuing a BA in theatre and a BS in psychology at Western Washington University. Eva has been in theatre since she was 12 and likes to do a bit of everything, behind the scenes and onstage.

TERA WINTER, she/her (Assistant Technical Director) is a rising senior. This is her first show through Village Theatre, as well as her first on a technical direction team! She’s a jack of all trades, but especially loves sets. This school year, she’s worked on seven full length shows and two festivals through four different programs. Credits include directing The Good Doctor, managing The Effect, spotlighting Something’s Afoot, and acting in the original show WWE The Musical.

LAURENCE WULFE, he/him (Hair and Makeup Designer) is a costumer and actor, as well as one of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE Teaching Artists. His recent design work includes costuming for Fefu and Her Friends (University of Washington’s Undergraduate Theatre Society), The Rocky Horror Show (StageNotes), and The Addams Family Young@Part (KIDSTAGE) as well as being the assistant costumer for Vanity Fair (ArtsUW). Laurence looks forward to costuming for next Spring’s production of Thrive, Or What You Will at the University of Washington.

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE’s Summer Independent production is a professionally mentored program unique to Village Theatre. It is the pinnacle experience for students who come with a background in live theater, and it provides autonomy, resources, and mentorship to select, mount, and produce their own full-scale show from start to finish. Students take on every aspect of production, from performing, directing, and stage managing, to designing and building sets, creating costumes, running sound and lights, production managing, and more.

Village Theatre’s entire professional staff — from the technical and design studios to the stage managers and beyond — are involved in mentoring the artistic team. KIDSTAGE Summer Independent is an entry point to professional theater for the entire production team and Summer Independent performers are challenged with the goal of reaching the highest professional standards possible.