CATS, in collaboration with InConcert Sierra and Sierra Stages, presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
THE KING AND I
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Based on “Anna and the King of Siam” by Margaret Landon
Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins
THE KING AND I is presented through special arrangement with
R & H Theatricals: www.rnhtheatricals.com
March 17 to April 16, 2011
at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City
King and I Cast |
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King Anna Lady Thiang Tuptim Lun Tha Kralahome Louis Prince Chululongkorn Orton/Ramsay |
Jared Lee Grace Fae Sharon Heinz Lyra Dominguez Ron Sasaki Hock Tjoa Grant Hempy Andrew Sasaki Keith Porter |
Ensemble Natalie Bernad (Court Dancer; Eliza) Allison Chan (Royal Wife) Erin Cummiskey (Royal Wife) Kevin Freeman John King (Interpreter) Lisa Moon (Royal Wife) Olivia Pritchett (Royal Wife) Kelly Rowe (Royal Wife) Andrew Sanith Libby Tjoa Virgil Wong (Phra Alack) |
Royal Children Tynan Douros Bella Moon Drake Jozi Gullickson Xochitl Husted Anna O’Neill Jack O’Neill Brie Parker Matthew Parks Aneka Torgrimson |
Show SynopsisEast versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the incomparable Jerome Robbins ballet, “The Small House of Uncle Thomas,” is one of the all-time marvels of the musical stage. |
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The Orchestra |
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Pianos: Ken Getz and Ken Hardin · Violin: Rose-May Mickelson · Cello: David Eby or Eric Rubenstein · Flute: Melinda Douros or Kirsti Powell · Clarinet: Henry Hansen · Bass: Steve Nicholson · Percussion: Kit Bailey or John Basa | ||||
Production Crew |
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Director: Leslie Ann Rivers · Musical Director: Ken Hardin · Assistant Musical Director: Ken Getz · Dance Director: George Jayne · Technical Director: Tom Taylor · Lighting Designer: Chris Christensen · Costume Designer: Sovahn LeBlanc · Set Designer: Pam Hodges · Hair and Makeup Designer: Heather Zelle · Assistant Hair and Makeup Designer: Sara Quay · Properties Designer: Katherine Scourtes · Stage Manager: Heather Heckler · Production Managers: Peter Mason, Hock Tjoa, and Lisa Moon · Collaborators:InConcert Sierra and Sierra Stages | ||||
Collaborators“CATS appreciates the collaborative effort of InConcert Sierra and Sierra Stages in the production of “The King and I.” Please visit their websites at www.inconcertsierra.org andwww.sierrastages.org Theatre Review (as heard on Capitol Public Radio): The King and I, by Jeff Hudson
The historic Nevada Theatre, a little gem dating from the 1800s, adds to the charm. Yet despite the venue’s intimate size, the stage is still big enough to handle the mob of cute school-age youngsters, who play the King’s numerous children. For decades, “The King and I” was usually staged with Anglo actors playing the Asian roles, which strained the show’s credibility, and sometimes looked just plain silly. That’s what makes this production, using as many ethnically appropriate actors as the company could muster, so refreshing. The winning chemistry between the leads actors makes this show a winner. And it’s nice to hear them sing in a smaller hall, without microphones. Colorful costumes, ranging from big hooped Victorian skirts to traditional Siamese garb, will attract your eyes. At three hours, it’s a full-length old school musical, but it feels much shorter. This cute little semi-professional production is an experience I’m happy to recommend – but you’ll want to reserve tickets, because some performances are already sold out. Shall We Dance? “The King and I” Will Get You to Do So
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