"Fiddler on the Roof," a classic musical exploring family, tradition, and community, will be performed by the talented cast and crew of Dordt University's Theatre Arts Department at the Te Paske Theatre in Sioux Center this fall. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Fiddler of the Roof will be performed as the fall mainstage production by the Theatre Arts Department at Dordt University. Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof may be purchased online.
Under the direction of Laurel Koerner, musical direction by Dr. Ryan Smit, and choreography by Robin Suing, the talented cast and crew of Dordt students will present the well-known musical at the Te Paske Theatre in Sioux Center.
Starting on Thursday, October 24, the show will be performed on:
Dordt’s Theatre Arts Department is looking forward to bringing this timeless show to the community. "Part of the satisfaction in staging this show includes fulfilling the desire for something beloved and familiar while applying our own particular vision as collaborative artists,” says Laurel Koerner, professor of acting and directing at Dordt. “It's been a pleasure to be surrounded by a team of skilled contributors to that vision.”
Dr. Ryan Smit, director of choral activities at Dordt, adds, “Fiddler has a powerful story, memorable and well-written music, and a script that has both heart and humor. Bringing the music to life for a new generation of actors and audience is a privilege.”
Koerner says the department has worked tirelessly to accurately portray the story. “We must also do our due diligence regarding the history behind the material; we take seriously the role we have as witnesses to people's lived experiences and tellers of their stories,” says Koerner.
“The entire cast committed to working on music over the summer and returning to campus one week early for intensive rehearsals,” adds Koerner. “There are also highly invested student designers, managers, and crew members whose work is well underway with the guidance of department faculty and staff.”
Smit anticipates an exceptional performance. He is also excited about the enduring relevance of the story. “I know that every audience member will be able to identify with at least one of the characters,” says Smit. “I hope that they will also draw connections between the setting and traditions present in Fiddler and their own lives and experiences.”
About Dordt University
As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.
U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges has ranked Dordt University as one of the best among Midwest regional universities. Dordt is also included among Best Value Schools (no. 7), Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs (no. 2), Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: No Doctorate (tied at no. 62), and more.
Dordt University demonstrates its commitment to academic and athletic excellence as all 18 varsity teams achieved at least a 3.0 GPA for the 2023-24 academic year. Several teams ranked in the top 10 nationally, including football, which led the NAIA with a 3.35 GPA.
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