NYTF Radio

Fiddler on the Roof  is the story of Tevye the Milkman and his struggles to adapt to changing traditions in his little village of Anatevke. But who’s motivating him to adapt to these changes at all? Tevye has six opinionated, intelligent, and independent women in his life — his wife, Golde, and his five daughters: Tsaytl, Hodl, Khave, Shprintze, and Bielke. Their wits and whims shepherd Tevye through his development and open his eyes to the wide world outside of his established routines and rituals. He is forced to respect new traditions because they are brought to him by people he respects. In context, respecting other men is one thing — respecting the minds and hearts of women was wholly rare. We had the privilege of speaking to the women of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish about their feelings on the musical, their characters, and uprooting tradition in favor of the pursuit of lifelong happiness and fulfillment. Jennifer Babiak, Rachel Zatcoff, Stephanie Lynne Mason, Rosie Jo Neddy, Raquel Nobile, and Jodi Snyder appear in this round table discussion, hosted by NYTF communications and social media associate Sarah Jae Leiber.

On today's episode, we have an exciting panel discussion diving into the life and times of Kadya Molodowsky featuring Molodowsky experts Kathryn Hellerstein and Anita Norich for a chat with translator Faith Jones. Kadye Molodowsky's play Ale Fenster tsu der Zun (All Windows Face the Sun) will be presented to view online from June 21st and will remain archived on the National Yiddish Theatre Website.  You can view the work on the Yiddish Women's Playwright Series page at nytf.org/women [http://nytf.org/women]  nytf.org/women nytf.org/donate

In this new episode of NYTF Radio, Folksbiene associate artistic director (and Ale Fentster cast member) Motl Didner sits down with director and designer Jenny Romaine to discuss her vision for the virtual production.  All Windows Face the Sun is the story of Binyumen, an optimistic builder’s apprentice who creates a magical tower that allows listeners to hear the past — hoping that looking back will help the world to move forward. But when the tower shares some unpleasant truths, the people in power must choose between the convenience of forgetting and facing the ugly realities of human history head on. Listen here for more background on how the production came to be and what to expect from the unique, funny, and hopeful story of Binyumen’s tower.  nytf.org/radio nytf.org/women

On Today’s episode, our very own Sarah Jae Leiber sits down to talk with Actress Sierra Boggess who is currently starring in Harmony: A New Musical. [http://nytf.org/harmony] In the interview, Sierra tells us how she first became involved in the project, discusses her creative relationship with Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman, and Warren Carlyle, plus she tells us why she thinks the story of the Comedian Harmonists is still relevant today.  A New York Times Critics’ Pick and a recipient of 8 Outer Critics Circle Nominations including Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical. Harmony: A New Musical must end May 15th 2022. To  purchase tickets, please visit nytf.org/harmony

On today’s episode, NYTF Associate Artistic Director, Motl Didner sits down for an in depth conversation with actress Daniella Rabbani, a familiar face in the Folksbiene family.  In the episode, we learn about about Daniella’s Jewish upbringing, her time studying theater at NYU, plus we hear all about riding in the van driven by our very own Motl Didner, as a member of NYTF’s Folksbiene Acting Troupe, AND we learn about her role in the motion picture Ocean’s 8 and many other projects she’s been cooking up lately.  Be sure to catch Daniella performing in her virtual concert with MusicTalks. This Monday Feb 14 2022. MusicTalks will be screening a very special concert celebrating Valentine’s Day. This concert by Daniella Rabbani will include songs celebrating love and our love to the Yiddish language performed by a five-piece ensemble and led by Folksbiene’s Artistic Director  Zalmen Mlotek and a special appearance by Steven Skybell (Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish).  To register please go to https://musiclove.eventbrite.com [https://musiclove.eventbrite.com/] Donate to NYTF: nytf.org/donate