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concerts. He considers the song “Do You Love 
Me?” — about an arranged marriage deepen-
ing into one of love — a mini three-act play.
Carly Meyer, a U-M sophomore assigned to 
be assistant dramaturg while taking the moth-
erly role of Shandel, also took part in a high 
school production of Fiddler.
“This production is so overwhelmingly 
special,
” said Meyer, who grew up in Illinois 
and volunteered at the Jewish 
Community Center near her 
home. “I get to be with my uni-
versity peers dedicated to wel-
coming people into a specific part 
of Jewish culture. Also, getting to 
work with legends in the field is 
simply transformative every day 
in rehearsal.
“Fiddler is a story close to my heart. 
Growing up, I didn’t see many shows about 
Jewish tradition or culture in popular media, 
but Fiddler is always an exception. I felt rep-
resented and cared for in a way that doesn’t 
always happen in the world of musical theater.
”
Meyer, as dramaturg, does research that 
informs the cast about the history of the show 
and how it relates to Judaism now, including 
issues of antisemitism. Meyer, as cast member, 

is happy to appear with the ensemble present-
ing many songs she treasures.
“I adore ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ because it is haunt-
ingly beautiful,
” said Meyer, who has appeared 
professionally for Writers Theatre in Chicago 
as well as concert programs and played Jewish 
comedian Fanny Brice as the lead for a U-M 
student-run production of the musical Funny 
Girl. 
“‘The Dream’ is artistically fulfilling, and 
‘Tradition’ is such a classic that being able to 
sing it onstage feels like I’m continuing some 
form of legacy.
”
Einhorn has followed a tradition of attend-
ing Sabbath services thanks to a connection 
at the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in 
Detroit — collaborating remotely.
“I have a dear friend, Samantha Woll, who is 
president of the Downtown Synagogue, and I 
sign on for services,
” he said. “I like their mis-
sion and community.
” 

Programs on Fiddler
Free programs associated with the 
Fiddler on the Roof production are 
being offered by the Frankel Center 
for Judaic Studies, Center for 
Russian and East European Studies, 
Copernicus Center for Polish 
Studies and Center for European 
Studies to offer historical context 
and draw connections to modern 
migration and diasporic cultures:
• From There to Here: The 
Yiddish Origins and the Cultural 
Travels of Fiddler on the Roof – 
noon, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (online)
• Refugee Crises in 
Contemporary Europe, From the 
English Channel to the Polish-
Belarusian Border – noon, Friday, 
Feb. 18 (online)
• Fiddler on the Roof: A Story 
Told on Polish Posters – Through 
Friday, March 18, at Weiser Hall 
Gallery Space, 500 Church St., 
Ann Arbor
For full information, go to 
ums.org.

Carly 
Meyer

DETAILS

Fiddler on the Roof in Concert will be 
performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 
19, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at Hill 
Auditorium in Ann Arbor. $10-$20. (734) 
764-2538. ums.org.

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