Who is Yussell in Fiddler on the Roof?

Question

I was just cast in a regional production of Fiddler On the Roof as Yussell!? Who is he and what does he do, or say etc. All i know is he's a hatmaker! Everybit of info would be appreciated!

I'm almost 14 and this is a regional theater prdiction! So Any info would be appreciated. All I know is he's a hatmaker and has lines!

Answer 1

I don't think Yussel has any solo lines, but he is probably in some or all of the Chorus numbers, as a "Papa", (depending upon how it is staged):

Tradition
Sabbath Prayer
To Life
Tevye's Dream
Sunrise, Sunset
(Bottle Dance at the wedding)
The Rumor
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