After receiving a standing ovation Saturday for their performance of “Fiddler on the Roof,” it will be difficult for the Edina High School students to return to planet earth on Monday with locker doors slamming and teachers’ dirty looks.
Having seen a professional production of Fiddler in October, I had low expectations that were quickly dispelled by the take charge teen attitude. Here’s a musical with definite baby boomer appeal and it has endured more than 40 years.
The very tricky ghost of Lazar Wolf’s wife in the dream sequence was flawless which is a miracle considering the actress was perched on a lift. Other scene stealers were Zach Farhat as Tevye and Tori Adams as Hodel.
When I look back at the humble efforts of the Lewis and Clark High School actors in 1958 with “Lil’ Abner” I realize we have advanced with student productions given “Fiddler” which makes “Glee” almost believable.
There are sufficient reasons why the Twin Cities has the third highest theater attendance per capita in the country and I think it starts with the public schools here.
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