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On The Roof: A look inside Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish Kindle Edition

by Samantha Hahn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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A look inside Off-Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the ground-breaking, award-winning musical.
Samantha Hahn, the youngest member of the cast, tells the story of how "Yiddish Fiddler" came to be.
Samantha has interviewed the cast, crew, and creative team - each with a unique take on the show and the impact it has had on their lives - for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes "Yiddish Fiddler" so special.
On the Roof takes the reader on a never before seen journey - from rehearsals that end in tears and screaming in elevators, to the beautiful bonds between company members as strangers turn into family.

"When we opened, something sort of miraculous happened. There we were - a hit. Our youngest member has written this altogether delightful recounting of the experience. Samantha Hahn is not only a gifted performer but a delightful documentarian; she takes you through our auditions, rehearsals, backstage life, mishaps, and relationships, and shares stories and intimate thoughts from the entire team. Come, sit in on a rehearsal or two..."
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Straight from the heart! Sammy Hahn has written an inside love letter to anyone, anywhere, on stage and off, who has ever experienced the pure joy that is Fiddler On The Roof! - Randy Graff (Tony Award-winning actress)


Our youngest member has written this altogether delightful recounting of the experience. Samantha Hahn is not only a gifted performer but a delightful documentarian; she takes you through our auditions, rehearsals, backstage life, mishaps, and relationships, and shares stories and intimate thoughts from the entire team. - Joel Grey (Tony, Golden Globe, Grammy and Oscar-winning actor, and author of Master of Ceremonies)

The reader has in her or his own hands a diary of how this remarkable revival came to be, and the creatives who fashioned this unique revival... On The Roof: A Look Inside Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish by Samantha Hahn is a must read - and it is an excellent antidote to the current pandemic! - Mark Kappel (Editor of NewsNotes Dance Blog)

Cast member Samantha Hahn provides a highly detailed look at life backstage at the recent Yiddish-language revival of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Joel Grey. - David Gordon (Theater Mania)

A glorious and rare peek into the creative process Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish. Sammy Hahn takes you with her to her audition, inside the rehearsal room, invites you to opening night and allows you to intimately share in the joys and heartbreak of being a part of a show's manifestation. Her love for the theatre and this show radiate from every page, reminding us that the process of creation as well as execution of the show, have so much to teach us...a love letter to savoring the journey, one day at a time. - Erin Dilly (Tony-nominated actress)

Samantha Hahn's delightful book chronicles a show biz miracle. Ms. Hahn's charming and passionate account of her journey through the production's many phases provides the book with a linear structure and its heart. Interspersed are the musings of many of the participants from all aspects of the production, giving an insider's view of the incredibly hard and never-ending work that goes into the realization of any musical. The participants in this play about a loving family and a community become a family and a community themselves. Reading Ms. Hahn's heartfelt book makes one long to be a member of just such a family and community. - Boyd Gaines (Four time Tony award-winning actor, and three time Drama Desk award-winning actor)

About the Author

Samantha Hahn is an author and actress, most recently having made her Off-Broadway debut as Beylke in Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. She studies musical theatre at Manhattan School of Music, and is the voice of Trinket the Unicorn on Nick Jr.'s Nella The Princess Knight in both the US and UK. Samantha is currently storytelling in New York City. Official website: sammyhahn.com

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KS3W7D4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vanguard Press (October 5, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2869 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1784658642
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Kirk G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020
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As someone who was in the cast for the entire run of the show, I found myself reliving this glorious production as if it were happening to me for the first time. I even learned of some fun moments that I hadn’t realized took place during the run. Perfect book for any theater lover! All in all, a well-written, easy-to-read journey behind the curtain of our beloved Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish that has made me miss my mishpokhe even more.
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Kevin G. Shinnick
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book Written by an Insider
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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We were fortunate enough to have seen this production ,and this book gives you the insight into the creation of this unique reinterpretation . If you love theatre , this is a must have book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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I loved this book. I saw the show in New York. After reading the book I wanted to see the show again. The behind the scenes stories were wonderful. I especially loved reading the perspectives of the author.
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Conor McShane
5.0 out of 5 stars A love Letter to Live Theatre
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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If you or someone you know is a theatre lover, then this beautiful read is a MUST have. Honest, poignant, hilarous, and heartwarming, Sammy Hahn has masterfully given us an up close and personal glimpse into the world that is Yiddish Fiddler. A perfect gift for the holiday season!!
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Jackie Ostick
5.0 out of 5 stars A TALE OF LOVE!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020
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If you love the theatre, if you love Fiddler, this is the book for you! A beautiful recount of the mounting of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. I was weeping within the first 5 minutes of reading. Samantha puts so much love into this. It’s a gift. Thank you, Samantha!
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Ruth S. Sykes
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful backstage personal View of an amazing show
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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I appreciated the fact that the author not only talked of her experiences in the show,but interviewed the other performers In the show! It was funny, poignant and so informative of really happens backstage,what accidents happen,sometimes every night and how a show family help each other through everything! Loved it
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Paul F
5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner!!! A Theater Fan's Gift!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
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Excellent storytelling. I loved the emotions, stories, connections and adrenaline found on the pages. It's great to hear about the process of putting a show together and life of the family/team that made up such a great production!!
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Randy L. Graff
5.0 out of 5 stars STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020
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Sammy Hahn has written an inside love letter to anyone, anywhere, on stage and off, who has ever experienced the pure joy that is "Fiddler On The Roof!"- randy
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Musical Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars On The Roof
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2021
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I really enjoyed this book by Samantha Hahn, written from her experience of playing in the Yiddish production of Fiddler on The Roof. Experience a truly authentic and original view seen thru the eyes of the author, who took the role of Beylke in this much well loved musical.
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