Jonathan Perry
Teyve
I grew up in a home with only one musical record in the music collection; Fiddler on the Roof. This is dedicated to my parents. Thanks to my wife, Lisa for her support.
Karen Marker
Golde
Karen Marker (Golde) is honored to perform in this magnificent classic musical, with a deeply experienced creative team that helped us bring a family and town to life. As an actual Jewish mother of Russian descent, she has in a small way been able to walk with imagined ancestors. Karen appeared on this stage last April, as stern Sister Berthe in the Boise State production of “The Sound of Music.” She has performed since childhood, and most recently at Boise Little Theater, Stage Coach Theater, and Alley Repertory Theater. Karen is especially grateful to her husband, Tony, who is unflagging in his support.
Emma Carolla
Tzeitel (Daughter)
Emma is very excited for her first show for Boise music week, she is currently studying theater at Boise State University and has done a few other shows at Boise Little Theater and Huckleberry Star theater and is excited to continue learning and growing in the theater community. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show as much as she does and can’t wait for everyone to see all of the hard work everyone’s put into this show!
Harper Pechota
Hodel (Daughter)
Harper is a dynamic actress and singer/songwriter who has been performing since she was five years old. She has been featured in over 10 movies, last summer scoring and co-directing a short film for the IHS. Harper is a Contemporary Music major IFAA, the lead singer for the award-winning band The Eleven O’Clock Number and performs with the jazz ensemble Two Man Trenchcoat – but her true passion is musical theater. Harper, like Hodel, is a girl who pushes boundaries and she is honored to visit the world of Anatevka for a little while.
Eliana Archambeault
Chava (Daughter)
I believe in us together
More than anyone alone.
I believe that with each other, we are stronger than we know.
I believe we’re stronger than we know.
I believe that we are many,
I believe that there are few.
And it isn’t for the few
to tell the many what is true.
Frances Whitehead
Shprintze (Daughter)
Frances Whitehead is a 13-year-old vocalist. Frances has been in vocal training under the direction of vocal coach Marcie Richeson Wray for the past five years. Frances has had a love for singing and performing since age 3. She has been a junior member of the National Federation of Music Clubs for the past 2 years, and won a Superior rating at her last Spring Festival. Frances also received an award for “Best Stage Performance Presentation” and “Most Passionate” for performing the National Anthem at her local church talent show. Frances was the lead in her school’s biggest play “Summer Camp” two years ago, and last year had a main part in her school’s rendition of “Peter Pan”. Lastly, in 2024, Frances performed at both Boise Music Week and The Idaho Talent Fest, Alicia Keys version of “This Girl is on Fire”. Frances is very excited to perform as Shprintze in Fiddler On the Roof for Boise Music Week 2025!
Stella Brandt
Bielke (Daughter)
Stella is a 12-year-old actress thrilled to play Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof! She has appeared in several community theater productions, including Annie, School of Rock, and Cats. A student at a local fine arts school, she majors in theater and loves every moment on stage. She thanks her family, friends, and directors for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Bea Eichmann Allen
Yente (Matchmaker)
Bea’s musical theater credits are numerous since she has been performing all her life on the Boise stage, mostly as a character actress. The role of Yente is her dream come true, as she has prepared for it since the age of 23. Some of her favorite Boise Music Week credits include Molly Brown, Mame, Mrs. Potts, Lady Thiang. You may also have seen her onstage for over 43 years with Knock ‘Em Dead Theatre (Edwin Drood, Nunsense, Les Misérables, and Titanic-with her dad, Gordon, to name a few.) Thanks, Boise Music Week!
Guy Finley
Lazar Wolf (Butcher)
Guy’s stage career began in 1981 as “Boy” in a small L.A. production of Showboat…it’s where his Father met Patti (and the rest is community-theater legend)! Guy’s professional career started in Boise, playing with many local acts in the mid-90’s. His NYC-based band, Mini-King, was mentored and signed by the legendary producer, Phil Ramone. He also appears each Xmas/Holidays as “1976 Neil” in Solitary Band: The Neil Diamond Experience, a 15-piece band he formed with his brother almost a decade ago. Every night’s performance is dedicated to Molly, Mac, & Sam, and especially his Dad, Greg Finley. Tengo Familia!
Jesse Peters
Motel (Tailor)
Jesse is making his second Boise Music Week appearance. By day, Jesse is a social worker at a mental hospital. By night, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing video games, and watching television. Previous shows include You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Man of La Mancha, Chess, Pirates of Penzance, Mamma Mia, Elf, Into the Woods, Shrek, Evita, Seussical, The SpongeBob Musical, The Music Man, State Fair, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and A Christmas Carol. Jesse thanks you for attending this production and hopes you discover the realization that you too are worthy of miracles.
Chandler Davis
Perchik (Student)
Chandler has been living and acting in the valley for about 5 years now! This is his first year with Boise Music Week and he is beyond excited to play the role of Perchik The Student. He would like to thank Patti for giving him the opportunity to be a part of this production. He would also like to give love and thanks to his family for always supporting him.
Jon Patrick Lyons
Fyedka (Russian)
Jon Patrick Lyons is thrilled to be performing on the Morrison Center Stage in Fiddler on the Roof! Previous roles include Christopher in the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttimme, Max in Play That Goes Wrong, Ricky Potts in Ride the Cyclone and most recently Billy Boy Bill in Urinetown. Enjoy the show!
Emily Drake
Grandma Tzeitel
Emily Drake is a Boise Music Week aficionado. You may have seen her in the fine and memorable roles of dancing fork, washed up silent movie star, vanishing Scottish villager, Court Clerk, King’s wife, Navy nurse, dead English person, chimney sweep, pick-a-little lady, Mrs. Meers, Jack’s Mother, Rocky the Raccoon’s puppeteer, and now Grandma Tzeitel. When she is not thrilling audiences with her acting and singing prowess, she teaches 4 th grade and runs a drama club for 4 th and 5 th graders on her lunch hours. She would like to thank her parents, class, club, family, and friends for their support.
Lyndee Guy
Fruma-Sarah
Lyndee is beyond excited to play her dream role in this show! It’s her most challenging role yet! I guess you could say that she enjoys playing roles that are “extra” (as the kids today would say)! Speaking of, a couple of her past roles include Mrs. Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Madame de la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast. She’d like to dedicate her performance to her late grandmother, Carol Virgin. Keep smiling!
Ron Folwell
Rabbi/Anatevka Ensemble
Ron is thrilled to be part of this Boise Music Week production! Some of his prior roles include Grandpa George in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Duke of Chesire in Cinderella, the Preacher in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Mr. Heppenstahl, the pickle and mincemeat judge in State Fair, Marcellus Washburn in The Music Man, Cinderella’s Father in Into the Woods, Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He wishes l’chaim to this wonderful cast and crew, and a special thanks to his wife Sari for all of her support.
Caleb Esmiol
Mendel (Rabbi’s Son)
Caleb is a young man who is excited to be back in BOise Music Week once again. The last time he was seen in Boise Music Week, he was 7 years old playing Winthrop in The Music Man. He loves to learn and grow and will push himself to do so. He has a nice family but prefers to interact with his dog Jinx more than others. He loves sports such as track, football, and soccer. He loves to interact with others, so feel free to start a conversation. He also recommends you do cool things to get you to places and experiences you won’t forget.
Debra Bliss
Shaindel (Motel’s Mother)
Debra is so happy to be performing in Boise Music Week for the second time. She recently played in the ensemble of “A Christmas Story The Musical” at Boise little theater and in the ensemble for “Cinderella” with Boise music week. When she is not rehearsing for shows she is busy keeping up with her family of 8, working as an oral surgery assistant, and self publishing her children’s storybooks. Thanks to her amazing husband and to all the people who have helped make this event possible.
B.J. Johnson
Constable
B.J. is excited to be a part of the cast this year! He has over 20 years of experience in music. He has enjoyed performing with various groups over the years as a Pianist, Bassoonist, and Saxophonist. B.J. is excited for a new form of performance. This is his first time being in a musical, unless you count the time he had a lead role as a little red hen in a kindergarten production of the Little Red Hens over 20 years ago.
Steve Benner
Nachum (Beggar)
Lathan Hartvigsen
Mordcha (Innkeeper)
Lathan learned his love of musicals at his late mother’s knee in a time before his own memory. Songs from Grease, Sound of Music, and -yes- even Fiddler graced his youth as she played the piano and harmonized with her beautiful alto cheer. She always let her seven boys sing the melody, accompanying them sotto voce. It’s all her fault that they learned the beauty and fun of the stage arts.
While there has been a hiatus, Lathan is no stranger to performance: he dances, sings and loves telling stories. This is his second Boise Music Week musical.
Thanks Mom.
Johnny Green
Avram (Bookseller)
Johnny is delighted to portray Avram in Boise Music Week ‘25s Fiddler on the Roof. A late comer to theater, having traded the operating room after a long medical career for the opportunity to join his wife, Kathy, on stage. Since making that leap, he has been Mr. Snoring Man/Zeke in White Christmas at BLT and various roles with Radio Days. This is his first appearance in Boise Music Week. He is thankful to the BMW staff, crew and this very very talented cast for the opportunity to join them!.
Andy Blettner
Yussel (Hat Maker)
Andy has been involved in music since the 6th grade when he joined band. He has been in two other community theater productions back in Wisconsin , where he is originally from. This will be his third production and his first for Boise Music Week
Jim Montanus
Fiddler
Jim Montanus is honored to be Boise Music Week’s fiddler and will happily play anywhere they tell him (even on the roof). Previously, for Thoroughly Modern Millie, he played in the pit orchestra. On average, this puts his performances at about stage level. Jim is reprising the role and he is thrilled that his beard grew in better than it did for his first performance (when he was in 6th grade).
Jim also plays with the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, the Canyon County Symphony, and the Magic Valley Symphony. He switches between them once they realize he’s there.
Drake Kuykendall
Ensemble/Avram’s Son
Drake is in the ensemble cast and is making his stage debut in this production of Fiddler on the Roof. He has acted in two local short films, a St. Luke’s Health Plan commercial, and has taken a few acting classes at The College of Idaho and the Boise Contemporary Theater.
Ben Thompson
Russian Tenor/Ensemble
Ben Thompson is very passionate about musical theater, and has been singing for as long as he remembers. This is Ben’s first production with Boise Music Week, and he is so happy to be involved! Ben’s favorite roles include Olaf in Frozen Jr. and Friedrich von Trapp in BSU’s production of “The Sound of Music” at the Morrison center. Ben will never stop singing, and he is so happy to continue his journey with Fiddler on the Roof!
Jeremiah Jarrett
Russian
Carter Cheney
Russian
Harvey Esmiol
Ensemble/Russian
Dan Fuhriman
Russian
Adrian Keith
Russian
Judah McAllister
Russian
Teresa Finch
Rabbi’s Wife/Anatevka Ensemble
Addee Allred
Youth Ensemble
Addee is excited to be a part of this classic performance, and appreciates the opportunity to perform with and learn from such talented performers. This is Addee’s first Boise Music Week performance and she is grateful to be able to continue to share her love for music and theatre with others, and hopes you love the show. This is her sixth musical in her young career as an aspiring performer in the Treasure Valley, and she is thrilled to be performing alongside many friends and mentors.
Angela Archambeault
Anatevka Ensemble
Angela Archambeault has watched her daughter grow in her theater career starting from middle school through college. Always wishing she had gotten the opportunity when she was younger to experience the stage she agreed to her daughter’s request to audition with her for a play and found herself thrown into the world of theater! Angela has her BS in Sign Language Interpreting. She currently works at an elementary school as their Artist in Residence bringing the worlds of music and sign language together! Wanting to educate the youth of today about the Deaf community and their language and culture in a way that they will remember, she teaches 5th graders basic ASL through interpreted songs! Angela is so excited and honored to be part of Boise Music Week’s production of Fiddler on the Roof as part of the ensemble, knowing there will be interpreters providing full access for her many friends in the Deaf community to enjoy this production! She hopes this is the first of many more to productions to come!!
Annie McKinney
Anatevka Ensemble
Annie is excited to be back on stage for Boise Music Week. You might recognize her from last year’s Cinderella where she played the Stepsister Charlotte. She has also previously played roles such as Granny/Cinderella’s Mom/Giant in Into the Woods(BMW) as well as Miss Flannery in Millie(BMW), ensemble in Mary Poppins(BMW), Alice in Addams Family the musical(BLT), ensemble in Once upon a Mattress(BLT), Ensemble in Heathers(BLT), and more. She is most proud of her role as the theatre teacher at Meridian High School and is inspired by her students to get out there and do theatre. Special thank you to her mom and her husband Stephen. And she is very excited for the opportunity to get to direct next year’s BMW Production.
Barb Oldenburg
Anatevka Ensemble
Barbara Oldenburg has been involved with Boise Music Week since 2018, when she appeared as Eulalie Shinn, the mayor’s wife, in The Music Man. Since then, she has been busy both on and off BMW stage. In addition to acting, she has also been music director for both Thoroughly Modern Millie and Into the Woods. She has been a member of the BMW board since 2018 and is currently serving as vice president. She is thrilled to, once again, share the stage with her daughter. She would like to thank her children for encouraging her to pursue her passion for Music Theatre.
Cierra Knapp
Youth Ensemble
Cierra Knapp is thrilled to be making her debut with Boise Music Week! She has always dreamed of performing on the Morrison Center Stage and is hoping to keep performing there! Cierra is also excited to reunite with old friends from her performance in “CATS Young Actor Edition” and to meet new ones. What makes this experience even more special is that she gets to share the stage with her mom, Heather.
Gracie Hall
Anatevka Ensemble
Gracie is excited to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof with Boise Music Week this year! Outside of theatre, Gracie is a film producer, graduating recently from Boise State with a degree in Film and Television Arts. This year, she produced her debut feature film ‘Misophonia’ (@misophoniafilm) alongside her sister Bella who wrote and directed it. This is her first show with Boise Music Week.
Hallie Bliss
Youth Ensemble
Hallie is so excited to be in this production of fiddler on the roof! This will be her first time with Boise Music Week and she cannot wait to be a part of this amazing show. She has been a part of two other musicals, finding Nemo jr (mcue) and shrek the musical jr (mcue). She is ready to embrace acting and looks forward to many other plays in the future!
Heather Knapp
Anatevka Ensemble
Heather Knapp is delighted to be performing with Boise Music Week for the first time, and excited to be sharing the stage with her talented daughter, Cierra. Previously, Heather was part of the ensemble in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” where she rediscovered her passion for theater after a 25-year hiatus. Heather is excited to continue this journey and create more cherished memories with the community and her family.
Isaiah Gregory
Youth Ensemble
Isaiah is happy to be in his second show. Patti is the best director, JeNeale is the best music director. His character in this show is named Pavel. When not on stage, he enjoys playing practically every sport imaginable and loves math! Isaiah is determined to be accepted into Harvard or Gonzaga or BYU (in 8 years).
Isla Mercer
Youth Ensemble
Isla is so excited to be in her first Boise Music Week production! She has participated in musical theater programs through Idaho Rising Stars, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Performing on the Morrison Center stage is a dream come true!
Julia Anders
Anatevka Ensemble
Julia Anders is so excited to be on Fiddler on the Roof! She wants to thank her family and directors for all they did to help her during this production! Enjoy the show!!
Kathy Green
Anatevka Ensemble
An Eagle, ID gal since 2011, Kathy is honored to be onstage for the Boise Music Week 2025 production of Fiddler On The Roof. Kathy’s theater forays span 3+ decades. Some favorite roles include Mary Poppins (Mrs Brill, BMW 2017), The Trouble With Tourists (Olivia, SCT), Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks (Lily, SCT), Blithe Spirit (Mrs Bradman, ETC), Calendar Girls (Marie, BLT), and Christmas Belles (Rhonda Lynn, SCT). She thanks her husband, her family, and friends for their support of her love of live theater –they are her richest blessings!
Kendall Williamson
Youth Ensemble
Kendall loves to sing, act, write songs, and spend time with friends—but being on stage is her absolute favorite place to be.
Favorite roles include Brigitta in The Sound of Music and Marta in School of Rock.
She’s thrilled to be back on the Morrison stage and share the magic of live theatre with you! Enjoy the show!
Kyra Barber Ash
Anatevka Ensemble
Kyra is incredibly excited to be a part of Boise Music Week. With experience in local theaters and Boise State theater, she brings creativity and emotional depth to every project. Kyra loves using theater as a way to tell stories and expand their knowledge on cultures outside of her own. Being in Fiddler on the Roof has been an incredible experience and she can’t wait to share this story with audiences.
Liam Garrett
Anatevka Ensemble
Liam is thrilled to make his dream of performing on the Morrison Center stage a reality! A passionate performer, he has enjoyed being part of productions at Boise Contemporary Theater, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, and Boise Little Theater. He is especially grateful to be part of this incredible cast and show. When he’s not on stage, Liam is a dedicated student in the 8th grade at Sage International School. He looks forward to continuing his journey in theater and is excited for the opportunity to share this performance with the audience.
Lily Welcker
Youth Ensemble
Lily has sung and acted at many events and performances. Some favorite highlights of hers are playing Matilda in “Matilda the Musical” with both Boise Little Theater and Musical Theater of Idaho. She is very excited to be performing again at Boise Music Week with this new cast and crew!
Lisa Perry
Anatevka Ensemble
Lisa is almost as thrilled to see the Morrison Center from the stage as she is being Mrs. Tevye. While her passion is performing, directing, and watching theatre in the area, her greatest joy is loving Jonathan, their blended family of 8, and being Mimi to three future stars. She wants to say thank you to Patti and her team for letting her be a part of this “bucket list” show and to be able to spend a little time with her husband!4
Liza Galitsyna
Youth Ensemble
Yelizaveta is thrilled to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof! Liza has previously appeared as an ensemble member in Frozen Jr. and James and the Giant Peach Jr., and a dancer/ensemble in A Christmas Story at BLT. She has also played Jellylorum as part of the Cats Jr. ensemble at TVCT. When not on stage, Liza enjoys songwriting, singing, and playing the guitar. Huge thanks to the cast and crew for making this an unforgettable experience-enjoy the Show!
Madeleine Brown
Youth Ensemble
Madeleine Brown is a 13 year old performer with a strong passion for musical theater. She is a dedicated cheerleader at her school and plays cello. Madeleine has performed at Boise Little Theater in Frozen Jr. (Young Elsa), Oz (Ensemble), Matilda (Amanda), and Treasure Valley Children’s Theater in Cats and A Christmas Carol as Ensemble. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work, and her friends and family for their support.
Micaela Anders
Anatevka Ensemble
This is Micaela’s first show with boise music week but she is excited to do it with many familiar faces!! Enjoy!
Nate Thompson
Anatevka Ensemble
Nate is ecstatic to do his first show with Boise Music Week. His favorite roles are Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid (MHS) and the Captain in Anything Goes (MHS). He would love to thank his mom for supporting him.
Oliver King
Anatevka Ensemble
Oliver King is very excited to be back with Boise Music Week. This year makes 3 years of participation in the BMW musical with year one being in the pit for State Fair playing viola, and 2 years on stage in Cinderella and now Fiddler! Theatre has become a home for them and they can’t thank the production team enough for allowing them this opportunity. They hope you all enjoy the show!
Rick Folwell
Anatevka Ensemble
Rick Folwell in his first appearance with Boise Music Week is excited to show his infinite wisdom, and to lend his voice and eighties dance moves as a member of the ensemble. Rick has enjoyed performing since he and his twin brother Ron sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag ” at the Lyon County NV Fair when they were 5. Recent roles include Mr. Sander in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, adult ensemble in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and he is currently starring in his most challenging role as an 8th grade science teacher and coach at Sage Valley Middle School and Ridgevue High School! He would like to thank his wife Allison for supporting him as he spends more of his “free time” doing something he loves!
Rose Bliss
Youth Ensemble
Rose is extremely excited to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof as her first Boise Music Week show. She has done three other shows through different organizations, Wizard of Oz through MT Idaho, Finding Nemo the Musical Jr. through Meridian Cue, and Shrek the Musical Jr. through Meridian Cue. She has also been apart of different singing and dancing performances throughout elementary school.
Sophie Bliss
Anatevka Ensemble
Sophie can’t wait for her second year at Boise Music Week! She has always loved performing and being a theater nerd. Sophie is excited to continue her theater education next year at BYUI where she will be getting her degree in Theater Studies. Some key roles of hers include Tina-Louise in Snow Angel (RMHS Drama Club), Paula in Catch Me If You Can (RMHS theater), Ensemble/Coachman in Cinderella (BMW), Storyteller 1 in Shrek Jr (MCue), and Ensemble/Student Director in the Addams Family (RMHS Theater).
Summer Wilson
Anatevka Ensemble
Summer is excited to be participating in her first Boise Music Week! Summer is a native Idahoan with a long history of attending the annual Boise Music Week musical with family. In her spare time, Summer enjoys singing whenever she can and dancing like no one is watching.
Tara Skeesuck
Anatevka Ensemble
Tara Skeesuck is thrilled to be part of the Fiddler on the Roof cast. Tara has had a lifelong love of dance. She grew up taking all types of dance classes and competed in dance competitions. As an adult, she loves to tap dance and just in the past few years has found a new love for musical theater. Tara has been in Traditions of Christmas, Thoroughly Modern Millie, State Fair and Cinderella. She is proud to be a wife and mother of two children. She also is a middle school math teacher. Tara is excited and grateful for this opportunity.
William Golightly
Youth Ensemble
William Golightly is 10 years old and competitive in Jujitsu. He has played the piano for 6 years and is a Let’s Play Music/Presto graduate. He just started learning the violin. He has enjoyed being in several musicals: a mouse in Cinderella – MTI; Charlie in Elf – MTI; Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Huckleberry Star Theater, and now is thrilled to perform for you as a suitor/ensemble in Fiddler on the Roof.