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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "To Life!" A Day With Jesse Swimm at Goodspeed's 50th Anniversary Staging of Fiddler on the Roof

All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar… — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "To Life!" A Day With Jesse Swimm at Goodspeed's 50th Anniversary Staging of Fiddler on the Roof

Goodspeed Musicals celebrates the 50th anniversary of the award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof with a new production starring Adam Heller. Cast member Jesse Swimm, featured as Nacham, shares a recent day at the scenic Connecticut venue- beginning with his morning kayak ride to work.
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Starting the day off right. Bulletproof coffee (a recipe from my buddy Freddie Kimmel) 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil, 1 Tbsp. Ghee Butter, trust me it works!!! — Starting the day off right. Bulletproof coffee (a recipe from my buddy Freddie Kimmel) 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil, 1 Tbsp. Ghee Butter, trust me it works!!!

Jesse Swimm

My ride to work. Some people walk, some drive… I kayak. — My ride to work. Some people walk, some drive�� I kayak.

Jesse Swimm

Taking in the sun as I make my way down the river. I might have got a little too much… — Taking in the sun as I make my way down the river. I might have got a little too much��

Jesse Swimm

Roughly two hours later my trip to work is coming to an end. — Roughly two hours later my trip to work is coming to an end.

Jesse Swimm

Pulling up to the Goodspeed Opera House — Pulling up to the Goodspeed Opera House

Jesse Swimm

Next Slide

Down in the green room our crew and orchestra prep for <i>Fiddler</i> in the best way possible, with Jim Carrey. — Down in the green room our crew and orchestra prep for Fiddler in the best way possible, with Jim Carrey.

Jesse Swimm

Charles South checking the callboard for any important news of the day — Charles South checking the callboard for any important news of the day

Jesse Swimm

Dereck Seay greets the cast at the callboard the only way he knows how — Dereck Seay greets the cast at the callboard the only way he knows how

Jesse Swimm

Our star, our champion, Adam Heller prepping for his demanding role as Tevye. — Our star, our champion, Adam Heller prepping for his demanding role as Tevye.

Jesse Swimm

Abdiel Vivancos (Perchik) always with a smile on his face. — Abdiel Vivancos (Perchik) always with a smile on his face.

Jesse Swimm

Jeremy Lawrence finding his inner Rabbi — Jeremy Lawrence finding his inner Rabbi

Jesse Swimm

Will Burton and Matt Amira (Avram) talk through some last minute notes before the show starts…. — Will Burton and Matt Amira (Avram) talk through some last minute notes before the show starts��.

Jesse Swimm

While Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah) catches up with Adam Heller (Tevye) before places. — While Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah) catches up with Adam Heller (Tevye) before places.

Jesse Swimm

John Payonk (Lazar Wolf) works very hard to stay warm in Anatevka — John Payonk (Lazar Wolf) works very hard to stay warm in Anatevka

Jesse Swimm

The ladies of <i>Fiddler on the Roof</i>: Joy Del Valle (Shprintze), Elizabeth DeRosa (Hodel), Barrie Kreinik (Tzeitel), Paige Sommerer (Swing), Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Jen Brissman (Chava), and Jeanette Minson (Ensemble) — The ladies of Fiddler on the Roof: Joy Del Valle (Shprintze), Elizabeth DeRosa (Hodel), Barrie Kreinik (Tzeitel), Paige Sommerer (Swing), Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Jen Brissman (Chava), and Jeanette Minson (Ensemble)

Jesse Swimm

All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar… — All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar��

Jesse Swimm

But first some last minute pointers for Max Chucker (The Fiddler) — But first some last minute pointers for Max Chucker (The Fiddler)

Jesse Swimm

Getting ready to step out onto the roof (Max Chucker) — Getting ready to step out onto the roof (Max Chucker)

Jesse Swimm

Our Head Carpenter Chee Lee at the ready — Our Head Carpenter Chee Lee at the ready

Jesse Swimm

Darren Mathias (The Constable) awaits his first entrance — Darren Mathias (The Constable) awaits his first entrance

Jesse Swimm

Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the future of Broadway — Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the future of Broadway

Jesse Swimm

The Sons: Will Burton, Matt Amira (Avram), Charles South (Mendel), and David Perlman (Motel) — The Sons: Will Burton, Matt Amira (Avram), Charles South (Mendel), and David Perlman (Motel)

Jesse Swimm

Our Russian boys Will Burton and Dereck Seay getting in a good warm-up before “To Life” — Our Russian boys Will Burton and Dereck Seay getting in a good warm-up before “To Life��

Jesse Swimm

Abdiel Vivancos taking a little personal meditation time before his first scene as Perchik. #iampeace — Abdiel Vivancos taking a little personal meditation time before his first scene as Perchik. #iampeace

Jesse Swimm

David Perlman (Motel) makes sure the girls hit their marks in Matchmaker — David Perlman (Motel) makes sure the girls hit their marks in Matchmaker

Jesse Swimm

One of our super swings, Rob Montgomery, always at the ready to jump into the show — One of our super swings, Rob Montgomery, always at the ready to jump into the show

Jesse Swimm

Charles South (Mendel) loves his props a little too much — Charles South (Mendel) loves his props a little too much

Jesse Swimm

Michael J. Farina (Mordcha) watching “If I Were A Rich Man” as he readies to enter for his first scene. — Michael J. Farina (Mordcha) watching “If I Were A Rich Man�� as he readies to enter for his first scene.

Jesse Swimm

Eileen Tepper awaits for my arrival and for “The Sabbath Prayer” — Eileen Tepper awaits for my arrival and for “The Sabbath Prayer��

Jesse Swimm

A quick “Sabbath Prayer” selfie — A quick “Sabbath Prayer�� selfie

Jesse Swimm

A little tune-up before “To Life” (Tim Hassler, Fyedka) — A little tune-up before “To Life�� (Tim Hassler, Fyedka)

Jesse Swimm

Barrie Kreinik, one of our knitting crew, working on her next masterpiece. I think it’s going to be a car, lol. — Barrie Kreinik, one of our knitting crew, working on her next masterpiece. I think it’s going to be a car, lol.

Jesse Swimm

Curtis Schroeger (our Dance Captain) checking on some notes for our cast. — Curtis Schroeger (our Dance Captain) checking on some notes for our cast.

Jesse Swimm

Jeanette Minson gets prepped for her first time on as Grandma Tzeitel — Jeanette Minson gets prepped for her first time on as Grandma Tzeitel

Jesse Swimm

Jen Brissman (Chava) getting some pointers from Charles South (Mendel) on the very important art of juggling. — Jen Brissman (Chava) getting some pointers from Charles South (Mendel) on the very important art of juggling.

Jesse Swimm

My alter ego, Yussel the Hatmaker — My alter ego, Yussel the Hatmaker

Jesse Swimm

Darren Matthias getting his wig prep to become his alter ego Benjamin Mordecai from Gina Ferrucci while Charles South watches on. — Darren Matthias getting his wig prep to become his alter ego Benjamin Mordecai from Gina Ferrucci while Charles South watches on.

Jesse Swimm

Look Ma, no hands!!! Act 1 is done!!! — Look Ma, no hands!!! Act 1 is done!!!

Jesse Swimm

Snacks, Snacks, and more Snacks!!! John takes care of us. — Snacks, Snacks, and more Snacks!!! John takes care of us.

Jesse Swimm

Paige Sommerer (Swing) making her debut with us as Rifka. She was flawless you guys!!! — Paige Sommerer (Swing) making her debut with us as Rifka. She was flawless you guys!!!

Jesse Swimm

More members of the infamous Anatevka knitting club: Lori Wilner (Golde) and Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah) — More members of the infamous Anatevka knitting club: Lori Wilner (Golde) and Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah)

Jesse Swimm

Darren Matthias (The Constable) taking in the view of the Connecticut River — Darren Matthias (The Constable) taking in the view of the Connecticut River

Jesse Swimm

The line to get upstairs for the next scene, have I mentioned it’s small at The Goodspeed Opera House. — The line to get upstairs for the next scene, have I mentioned it’s small at The Goodspeed Opera House.

Jesse Swimm

Perchik (Abdiel Vivancos) and Nachum share a quick moment backstage — Perchik (Abdiel Vivancos) and Nachum share a quick moment backstage

Jesse Swimm

The man, the myth, the legend, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Riccucci. Wardrobe Master — The man, the myth, the legend, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Riccucci. Wardrobe Master

Jesse Swimm

Hey Michael, what’s my next line??? — Hey Michael, what’s my next line???

Jesse Swimm

I don’t think that’s Santa, Joy — I don’t think that’s Santa, Joy

Jesse Swimm

We kind of love each other, lol. — We kind of love each other, lol.

Jesse Swimm

Say goodnight Goodspeed… — Say goodnight Goodspeed��

Jesse Swimm

All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar…

Starting the day off right. Bulletproof coffee (a recipe from my buddy Freddie Kimmel) 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil, 1 Tbsp. Ghee Butter, trust me it works!!!

My ride to work. Some people walk, some drive… I kayak.

Taking in the sun as I make my way down the river. I might have got a little too much…

Roughly two hours later my trip to work is coming to an end.

Pulling up to the Goodspeed Opera House

Down in the green room our crew and orchestra prep for <i>Fiddler</i> in the best way possible, with Jim Carrey.

Charles South checking the callboard for any important news of the day

Dereck Seay greets the cast at the callboard the only way he knows how

Our star, our champion, Adam Heller prepping for his demanding role as Tevye.

Abdiel Vivancos (Perchik) always with a smile on his face.

Jeremy Lawrence finding his inner Rabbi

Will Burton and Matt Amira (Avram) talk through some last minute notes before the show starts….

While Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah) catches up with Adam Heller (Tevye) before places.

John Payonk (Lazar Wolf) works very hard to stay warm in Anatevka

The ladies of <i>Fiddler on the Roof</i>: Joy Del Valle (Shprintze), Elizabeth DeRosa (Hodel), Barrie Kreinik (Tzeitel), Paige Sommerer (Swing), Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Jen Brissman (Chava), and Jeanette Minson (Ensemble)

All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar…

But first some last minute pointers for Max Chucker (The Fiddler)

Getting ready to step out onto the roof (Max Chucker)

Our Head Carpenter Chee Lee at the ready

Darren Mathias (The Constable) awaits his first entrance

Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the future of Broadway

The Sons: Will Burton, Matt Amira (Avram), Charles South (Mendel), and David Perlman (Motel)

Our Russian boys Will Burton and Dereck Seay getting in a good warm-up before “To Life”

Abdiel Vivancos taking a little personal meditation time before his first scene as Perchik. #iampeace

David Perlman (Motel) makes sure the girls hit their marks in Matchmaker

One of our super swings, Rob Montgomery, always at the ready to jump into the show

Charles South (Mendel) loves his props a little too much

Michael J. Farina (Mordcha) watching “If I Were A Rich Man” as he readies to enter for his first scene.

Eileen Tepper awaits for my arrival and for “The Sabbath Prayer”

A quick “Sabbath Prayer” selfie

A little tune-up before “To Life” (Tim Hassler, Fyedka)

Barrie Kreinik, one of our knitting crew, working on her next masterpiece. I think it’s going to be a car, lol.

Curtis Schroeger (our Dance Captain) checking on some notes for our cast.

Jeanette Minson gets prepped for her first time on as Grandma Tzeitel

Jen Brissman (Chava) getting some pointers from Charles South (Mendel) on the very important art of juggling.

My alter ego, Yussel the Hatmaker

Darren Matthias getting his wig prep to become his alter ego Benjamin Mordecai from Gina Ferrucci while Charles South watches on.

Look Ma, no hands!!! Act 1 is done!!!

Snacks, Snacks, and more Snacks!!! John takes care of us.

Paige Sommerer (Swing) making her debut with us as Rifka. She was flawless you guys!!!

More members of the infamous Anatevka knitting club: Lori Wilner (Golde) and Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah)

Darren Matthias (The Constable) taking in the view of the Connecticut River

The line to get upstairs for the next scene, have I mentioned it’s small at The Goodspeed Opera House.

Perchik (Abdiel Vivancos) and Nachum share a quick moment backstage

The man, the myth, the legend, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Riccucci. Wardrobe Master

Hey Michael, what’s my next line???

I don’t think that’s Santa, Joy

We kind of love each other, lol.

Say goodnight Goodspeed…

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