Fiddler on the Roof features an usher turned actor in starring role
Ellen Ebbs has made her main stage debut in Fiddler on the Roof at Theatre Royal Sydney, where she previously cleaned the stalls and made cocktails as an usher.
In a memorable and emotional debut, 24-year-old Ellen Ebbs took to the stage as an actor in the Australian production of Fiddler on the Roof at Theatre Royal Sydney. The young performer, who has spent countless hours working as an usher in the same theatre, found herself overwhelmed with emotions upon stepping into the spotlight for the first time.
Ebbs, a recent graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, plays Tevye's daughter Hodel and shared her gratitude for the unwavering support she has received from her fellow theatre staff.
Ebbs, who started her career at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025, described her first shift as a "hack," but her perspective quickly changed as she became part of the theatre community. She praised the supportive atmosphere among her co-workers, many of whom were aspiring actors, directors, and writers, and expressed her appreciation for the flowers and cards left for her by her fellow ushers and bartenders on opening night.
She also shared her love for the feminist anthem "Matchmaker" and the camaraderie among the cast members, particularly the strong connection with Troy Sussman, Alexis Fishman, and Sigrid Thornton.
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