Entertainment

North Rockland Drama Society Presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

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7 years ago

March 15, 2019

The North Rockland High School’s Drama Society is proud to present the comedic drama musical of Fiddler on the Roof by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, & Joseph Stein.

North Rockland Drama Society is known for its rich history of successfully run and popular plays, such as our last fall’s drama, Hamlet. The Drama Society is full of many young, dedicated, and talented actors along with a hard-working crew and production team. The society uses its ability to combine the performances of the actors and the behind the scenes work of the crew and production team to create an incredible and entertaining performance for all audiences.

Fiddler on the Roof is set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

The production of Fiddler on the Roof will take place at North Rockland High School, located at 106 Ham-
mond Road, Thiells New York, March 8nd, 9th, 14th, 15th, and 16th 2018. All shows will begin at 7:30 PM and will run for approximately two hours and forty-five minutes. Ticket prices will run at $12 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. March 14th will be our 2 for 1 student ticket night. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling 845-942-3300 x4954 or at nrhsdrama.booktix.com

Entertainment

Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Flying Toward the Sun, Aug. 14–Sept. 6

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4 hours ago

August 13, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical by Bill Nabel and Neil Berg, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point.

The musical follows a newly hired immigration official whose first day on the job brings him face-to-face with the hopes, heartbreak and humanity of people seeking asylum in the United States.

With an original score and a story centered on the personal consequences of immigration and the American dream, Flying Toward the Sun explores the difficult choices faced by people whose lives are shaped by displacement, uncertainty and the search for a better future.

The production marks the world premiere of the musical and continues Penguin Rep Theatre’s tradition of presenting new works for the stage.

Entertainment

‘Take Me America’ World Premiere Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre

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3 weeks ago

July 20, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Me America, a powerful new musical exploring the hopes, dreams, and challenges of the American immigration experience, running August 14 through September 6.

Written by Neil Berg (music and additional lyrics) and Bill Nabel (book and lyrics), the production is set in 2015 and follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his very first day on the job.

As Gary meets with individuals seeking a new life in the United States, he is confronted with deeply personal stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Throughout the musical, he must make life-changing decisions that will determine the futures of those standing before him.

Blending an emotional story with an original score, Take Me America offers audiences a timely and thought-provoking look at the human side of immigration while celebrating the courage and determination of those pursuing the American dream.

The production marks another world premiere for Penguin Rep Theatre, which has earned a national reputation for developing new works that have gone on to stages across the country.

Take Me America will be performed August 14 through September 6 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Tickets and additional information are available through the theater’s box office and website.