![]() We'll have ASL (sign language) interpreters at every rehearsal, and the entire cast will sign ‘Tradition.' It will be an interesting experiment.”īaron cast two actors who have worked at Lyric many times for leading roles in “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Emily Skinner, a Tony nominee for her role in the 1998 Broadway production of “Side Show,” will play the title character. It's a production of ‘Fiddler' that happens to have two deaf actors in the show. “What we didn't want this to be was a production about the deaf culture. Every performance will be accessible for hearing and deaf patrons. Other performers in the show will voice their parts. ![]() “He and the person playing Hodel are deaf actors who auditioned by Skype. “I also cast a former student of mine to play Perchik,” Baron said. The actor had recently played the role in a Goodspeed Opera House production, an important credit that gave him an advantage. For the role of Tevye the milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” Baron asked former Lyric performer Adam Heller if he'd be interested. ![]() The theater community, though diverse and far-flung, is remarkably connected. ![]() The entire show wound up being pretty easy to cast.” “We also thought it would be fun to feature mostly kids as the Munchkins. “It's always fun when someone comes in to audition and makes the decision easy for you,” Baron said. ![]()
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