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Fiddler on the Roof
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Fiddler on the Roof has been one of the most popular American musicals ever written, and although it opened in 1964, it continues to be revived all over the world. Why do you think this musical is so popular? What is it about the musical’s themes that speaks to so many differing people?
Imagine that you have chosen to direct Fiddler on the Roof now for the audience of your choosing. Who do you think needs to see this musical? What current issues seem particularly relevant to the text?
Listen to the music from Fiddler on the Roof. What is one song that particularly stands out to you as meaningful? Why does the song speak to you? What does the music sound like, and how does it convey emotion and meaning?
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