STANDISH – Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “Fiddler on the Roof,” a musical theatre tradition, touching audiences around the world with its warmth, humor, and honesty, from July 3-27.

The story is set in the small village of Anatevka where Tevye, a poor Jewish dairyman, and his wife are trying to raise five daughters at a time of great social change and anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill in them a love of their traditions. The story is rich with historical and ethnic detail, and its universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, making audiences laugh and cry with joy and sadness.

Beloved songs from the musical include “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” A must see for everyone in the family!

“Fiddler” at Schoolhouse Arts Center is directed by Bruce Avery. Cast members include Chris Roberts (Tevye), Danielle Raitt (Golde), Kim Drisko (Tzeitel), Lauren Bamford (Hodel), Katie Stoddard (Chava), Ashley McBreairty (Shprintze), Meghan Reidy (Bielke), Sabrina Luy (Yente), Jacob Clowes (Motel), Christian Auspland (Perchik), Kevin Reams (Lazar Wolf), Matt McDonald (Mordcha), Rick Kusturin (Rabbi), Eric Porter (Mendel), Steve Koskinen (Avram), Cindy Smith (Grandma Tzeitel), Cristina McBreairty (Fruma Sarah), Don Labbe (Constable), Joe Lambert (Fyedka), Diane Ruecker (Shaindel). Additional cast members include Nicole Gile, Katherine Kusturin, Samantha Langevin, Elizabeth Peterson, Jordan Peterson, Katie Schools, Leah Scontras, Veronica Scontras, Neil Ruecker, and Christine Wolf.

It will be the first production in Schoolhouse’s newly renovated handicapped accessible theater. The theater is also air conditioned. Performances will be held July 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors.

Schoolhouse Arts Center is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets online at www.schoolhousearts.org.

Chris Roberts, standing, plays Tevye and Danielle Raitt plays Golde in the upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at Schoolhouse Arts Center from July 3-27.