Fiddler on the Roof Cast

Isabella Cottrell (Chava)
Isabella is excited to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof with GHS. This is her 45th production. She started theater when she was 6 years old with The Streetcar Company. She has traveled all over New England participating in over 20 short films and has won several acting awards. She loves to sing and dance too. When she is not acting, singing or dancing she is spending time with her family and animals. She travels in the fall and winter months training and racing sled dogs. She hopes that you find your match along the way!
Gracie Cook (Yente)
Gracie Cook is a Junior this year, 2022 woohoo! She has been doing shows since she was in 4th grade! She is more than excited to be playing Yente in Fiddler on the Roof. There is a great chance she will make you laugh during this show, if she doesn't, she sincerely apologizes. Theatre is her favorite thing to be a part of and the PAD is her second family :)
Jack Carder (Avram)
Jack Carder is a 15 year old gilford high school student who has been in several plays. These include You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, A Dysfunctional Christmas, Macbeth, and Urinetown.
Luc Martin (Motel)
Luc Martin is in 10th grade at GHS.He plays Motel in the production of Fiddler on the Roof. He has been in many productions such as Urinetown when he played Bobby Strong, Rock of Ages when he played Drew, Carrie when he played Tommy, and when he played Kurt and Big Bug Dean. He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting his passion.
Jules Decesare (Golde)
Jules Decesare plays the role of Golde, Tevye’s wife. Some of the past roles she has played are Katherine in Newsies Jr, Jovie in Elf Jr, Norma in Carrie, and many more.
Taryn Limanni (Grandma Tzeitel)
Taryn Limanni has been doing theater since 4th grade, and has loved it ever since. She has played roles such as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Nala in the Lion King, and Wendy Jo in Footloose. In total Taryn has taken part in 20 shows! She's a freshman in high school and can't wait to begin her high school theatre career in Fiddler on the Roof!
Phynn Fessenden (Mendel)
Phynn Fessenden is playing the role of Mendel. Some of his most recent roles include The Kid in Monstersongs, Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde JR, Mr. Stephens in Carrie, and Jack Kelly in Newsies JR. He is extremely thankful to everyone behind the scenes who devoted their time to help make this production as immersive and enjoyable as it is.
Michael Guerin (Perchik)
Michael, playing Perchik, is a junior at GHS and has been part of the theatre program since elementary school. Michael has been part of high school shows such as Almost, Maine and Urinetown, and has been part of many shows in GMS and GES throughout his theatre career. He would like to thank his mother, father, brothers, and close friends for encouraging him to continue doing theatre over the years.
Kendall Madon (Shprintze)
Kendall Madon is a freshman at Gilford High School. She has been in shows since 4th grade and will continue with it throughout her high school career. In the past, she has played roles such as Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Princess Winnifred in Once Upon A Mattress, & Norma in Carrie. This will be Kendall's 15th show, and she can't wait to be involved in more shows in the future. She would like to thank her friends, family, Mr. Demko, Mrs. Sanborn, Heidi Noyes-Bourgeois, and more for always supporting her in all that she does.
Alijah Messer (Villager)
Alijah Messer's role in Fiddler on the Roof is a villager. This is their first year in theater, and they are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a great thing.
Callie McKay (Villager)
Callie Mckay is part of the ensemble in the show Fiddler on the Roof. This is her first role and she is very excited to have it.
Oliver Green (Rabbi)
Oliver Green is a freshman at Gilford High School and has done shows for five years.
Max Switala (Villager)
Max Switala is excited to play the role of a villager in the upcoming performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Max is new to Gilford High School, having moved here from Philadelphia with his family. He has previously played the roles of Michael in Elf Jr., Simba in The Lion King Jr., and the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz.
Lacey Houle (Solo 1, The Rumor)
Lacey Houle is a senior at Gilford High. She is an artist and loves being in plays.
Rose Crohan (Villager)
Rose Crohan plays a villager in this year's production. Her previous roles are Catherine of Aragon from Six, Betty and Kafka in All In The Timing, and Alice in Bye Bye Birdie. Thank you to the wonderful tech and sound people. Thank you to Mr. Demko and Scott and also Mrs. Sanborn who all helped this show become amazing!!
Joshua Wood (Yussel)
Joshua Wood (Josh) is very new to theatre as this will be his first show ever. He is playing Yussel, a hat seller. Josh would like to thank his brother, gammy, dad, and mom for always encouraging him to get involved as well as Mr. Demko and Mrs. Sanborn for making him feel so welcomed.
Connor Brough (Nachum)
Connor Brough is in 9th grade and has done shows since 5th grade. He has had roles as Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Pulitzer from Newsies, Dennis from Rock of Ages and Callahan from Legally Blonde.
Charli Eddy (Bielke)
Charli Eddy is very excited to play Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof. Charli is a Freshman at Gilford High School and has done many shows with Gilford Middle school. She has played Buddy in Elf jr, Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde Jr, Flounder in The Little Mermaid Jr, Davey in Newsies Jr, and many more shows. Charli enjoys playing guitar and dancing in her free time. She is thrilled to be putting on her first full high school show!
Alexander Green (Mordcha The Innkeeper)
Alexander is a Junior In Gilford High School and enjoys listening to music while he is working and loves to draw and write stories. He currently loves to do drawing requests from his classmates and plans on writing his own story later on in his life and he also plans on creating games based on the story he is trying to tell. He currently loves being involved in theater as it helps him to project emotion which he plans to use in his future projects. Fiddler on the Roof is his current favorite show as he loved to watch the movie and really enjoyed the characters and the music. Alexander plans for Fiddler on The Roof to be his last show, that is unless he changes his mind.
Jackson Blendowski (Fyedka)
Jackson is a Sophomore at GHS and has been a part of Gilford Theater for a little over a year. He has been doing theater through Gilmanton and community theater shows for almost four years. Jackson plays Fyedka and is very very excited for everyone to see the show and see the amazing actors in it. Jackson has been in Urinetown, Almost, Maine, and 13 The Musical with GHS and can’t wait to add Fiddler On The Roof to the list.
Jesse Powers (Lazar Wolf)
Jesse is a senior at Gilford High School, and will be playing Lazar Wolf tonight. He has been in every theater production here at the school since 5th grade, with his first role being Young Simba in the Lion King. He has also performed in shows outside the school, including Mary Poppins and 101 Dalmations with the Streetcar Company. As well as his love for acting, he also enjoys dancing, playing the drums, and gaming. He has been in multiple orchestra pits, including playing guitar for 13 The Musical, and drumming for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Carrie, Godspell, and Rock of Ages; with him also being the pit director for Rock of Ages. He is excited to be a part of this production, with this being his last musical he’ll be acting for at GHS. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Katie Strickland (Villager)
Katie is a sophomore here at Gilford High School. She hasn't performed in any shows here at Gilford, but was on the tech crew for the last 2! When she's not on the stage she's on the softball field hitting dingers or in the machine shop with the robotics team. She's excited for you all to come see the show!
Louie Laurendeau (Tevye)
Louie is a senior at GHS. After a two-year break from theatre, Louie is excited to be back in the department playing Tevye. Some of his past roles include Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Judas in Godspell. This past spring, Louie also took part as a contestant in the school's male fundraising pageant, Mr. GHS, and the New England Music Festival as a part of the choir ensemble. He would like to thank his mother, sister, Michael, and Mrs. Sanborn for their continuous encouragement.
Camryn Marshall (Tzeitel)
Camryn is a senior at GHS. She has enjoyed being a part of Gilford theatre since 4th grade. Some of Camryn’s previous roles have been Lucy in 13: The Musical, Little Sally in Urinetown and Glory in Almost, Maine. Camryn would like to thank Mr. Demko, Mrs. Sanborn, Scott Piddington and Heidi Noyes-Bourgeois for their hard work and dedication to the theatre department. She would also like to thank her family for their support and encouragement throughout the years.
Maria Uicker (Hodel)
Maria is a Senior at Gilford High School this year and will be playing the role of Hodel in our production of Fiddler on the Roof. She, while not performing on the stage, enjoys surfing, skiing, and traveling. In the eight years of Maria’s theater career, her highlighted shows include playing Patrice (13 the Musical), Wednesday Adams(The Adams Family), and Annie- twice!-(Annie).She is so grateful she is able to take part in this amazing classic. She has been in a total of 41 productions and is proud to add Fiddler to that amazing list.