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$8.00 students & seniors
$10.00 adults
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Mt. Ararat High School 
Topsham, Maine

This show is for students entering the 6th grade through students going into the 9th grade in 2009.  

Please note:  Students may only participate in ONE MYT show during the summer.

 For more information contact Director Henry Eichman at 751-2619

Tevye's wife and daughter's prepare for the Sabbath while Yente brings the news that she has found, in Lazar Wolfe the butcher, a match for Tzeitel. Motel visits briefly before being sent away by Golde. Tevye's daughters wonder if the Matchmaker will find them the men of their dreams ("Matchmaker").

Tevye reflects on how much he wishes he had a small fortune. ("If I Were a Rich Man"). Tevye then meets a stranger, Perchik, who brings news of trouble in the world beyond Anatevka. Tevye invites the young revolutionary student to come to his home for Sabbath dinner in exchange for lessons for his daughters.

Motel the tailor attempts to ask for Tzeitel's hand, but gets tongue-tied. The family and their guests welcome the Sabbath ("Sabbath Prayer").

Tevye goes to meet Lazar Wolfe and agrees to the match with Tzeitel. A boisterous celebration ensues ("L'Chaim"). As Tevye staggers home, he meets the Constable, who warns him that a demonstration is planned against the Jews of Anatevka.

Perchik gets to know Hodel then Tevye appears to tell Tzeitel about her engagement to Lazar Wolfe. Golde rejoices. Motel tells Tevye that he and Tzeitel gave each other a pledge to marry. After a struggle with himself, Tevye agrees to their marriage.

The villagers are gossiping in the street about the mix-up in Tzeitel's marriage plans. As Chava enters Motel's tailor shop, a small group of Russians on the street taunt her. Fyedka stops them. As they leave, Fyedka follows Chava into the shop. They strike up a friendship. Motel enters and puts on his wedding hat.

The wedding. The company sings ("Sunrise, Sunset") as the traditional Jewish ceremony takes place. As the wedding progresses the Constable and his men enter. They destroy the wedding.

Tevye now chats with God about recent events. Perchik proposes to Hodel and she accepts. He must leave for Kiev. He promises to send for her as soon as he can. Tevye approves despite his misgivings. Tevye then asks Golde if their own arranged marriage has somehow turned into a romance ("Do You Love Me?").

Tevye takes Hodel to the train station. She is going to Siberia where Perchik has been sent after his arrest. ("Far From the Home I Love").

Fyedka and Chava have decided to marry. Chava tries to speak to Tevye about the situation. Tevye refuses to listen to her and forbids her to ever speak of or see Fyedka again.

Tevye returns home to learn from Golde that Chava and Fyedka have been married by the priest. Tevye ignores Chava's plea for acceptance. Chava exits as unseen voices sing ("Tradition").

The Constable brings the news that everyone in town has to sell their houses and leave Anatevka in three days. As the villagers think of their future they sing fondly of the village they are leaving ("Anatevka").

The family is packing their wagon to leave. Tzeitel and Motel are staying in Warsaw until they have enough money to go to America. Hodel and perchik are still in Siberia. Chava appears with Fyedka. Tevye refuses to acknowledge her. Chava explains that they are leaving because they cannot stay among people who can do such things to others. As they leave, Tzeitel says goodbye to them and Tevye prompts her to add, "God be with you!" Chava and Fyedka leave. Final goodbyes are said and Tevye begins pulling the wagon. Other villagers join the circle, including the Fiddler. Tevye beckons the Fiddler to follow him. The Fiddler tucks his fiddle under his arm and follows the group upstage as the curtain falls.