Cullman Community Theatre director reflects on ’Fiddler on the Roof,’ future
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Community Theatre recently wrapped its production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” with performances that aimed not only to entertain, but also to educate the cast and audience about Jewish history and culture.
The show was directed by Kristy McCrickard, who also served as fight choreographer and is co-chair of the Cullman Community Theatre Committee. She said the final production took months of preparation, including intensive workshops on Jewish traditions, the historical context of the musical and personal stories of Holocaust victims.
“We wanted to do more than just perform; we wanted to understand what these characters were living through. It made a real impact on the cast and the community,” said McCrickard.
The show featured a cast of more than 50 performers, many of whom came from neighboring counties. McCrickard praised the talent and dedication of the cast, calling them “enthusiastic, talented performers” who were dedicated to making the show as perfect as it could be.
McCrickard is set to direct next season’s “Pride and Prejudice” and “My Fair Lady,” and will co-direct “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre is expanding, with educational workshops and an extended performance season. The group now plans to perform four main shows along with smaller community events.
“There’s a new level of performance here,” McCrickard said. “We’ve brought in more choreography, more talent and more people. It’s exciting to see this community grow through the arts.”
