Torrance Theatre Company brings the tradition* of “Fiddler on the Roof” to the Armstrong Theatre
David McGee as Tevye, and Shirley Hatton as Golde. “Tradition” is more than one of the many hit songs in the musical Fiddler on the Roof, it’s the essence and spirit of the story. So says James Hormel, who directs the upcoming production of the show for the Torrance Theatre Company. Originally from the Sacramento area, Hormel first came to Southern California to attend graduate school in 1987. He said he has worked as an actor in several of the South Bay theaters. Directing, he’s “worked mainly for Torrance, while teaching full-time at Cypress College.” He said he’s never directed Fiddler before but has performed it twice previously. What is difficult about directing this show? “The difficulty is you know it’s a musical notation of the culture, and I don’t come from the Jewish culture, so getting that part as true as you can is the goal. It’s authentic to a point, but obviously it’s bigger. It’s gaining the ability to just embrace the family and togetherness … but I think the reason it is so popular is that it goes beyond that … everybody understands the importance of tradition,” says Hormel. “The play is largely about a father trying to adapt his thought process and his belief…
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