RSS1: Fiddler on the Roof
Apr 02
101 101, Fiddler on the Roof, Hale Center Theater No Comments
Our first stop: The Hale Center Theater in West Valley near the E-Center to see a production of Fiddler On The Roof. We debated whether or not to take our two young boys (ages 6 and 7) for fear that the longer show time and late evening would combine to make for a boring or restless night for them. How wrong we were! They loved it, every minute, and so did we! During the intermission we hit the snack counter and talked about favorite parts and discussed what might be coming next. The boys were more than excited to get back in their seats for the second half.
The Hale Center Theater is well-designed theater in-the-round, so the action is in the middle of the audience and points in every direction. The result is more three-dimensional and gives you the impression you are part of the experience. From the moment Tevye takes the stage we were actually IN a Jewish village in Northern Russia; what a treat!
The acting was terrific and the story, of course, was more than memorable. We quizzed the kids on the way home to get an idea of how much they absorbed and were amazed at their comprehension of the story. Perhaps a tribute to great acting and a well-rounded production, mom cried, I was touched, and the boys remembered every detail.
On the way out we got to meet the actor who plays Tevye, and he agreed to pose for a quick photo. We are hooked on theater, and can’t wait to see The Three Musketeers and The Wedding Singer (both coming soon). We’ll definitely be back for more; this was a really great night and a perfect way to start our Summer of 101 adventure!
