The King and I

Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by Richard Rodgers
Based on the novel "Anna and the King" by Margaret Landon

East 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. Maria Matters will direct the production.

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The King & I Wine & Cheese Party

Join Footlite's Entr'acte Board for a FREE Wine and Cheese Party after the Saturday, May 14th production of The King & I!

Sample fine wines, grab some hors d'oeuvres and chat with the cast and crew of The King & I! Our wine sponsor for the evening is Easley Winery located in downtown Indianapolis!

Cast

Anna: Susan Smith
King: Michael Davis
Captain: Bob Jessen
Kralahome: Bernard Wurger
Sir Edward: Malcolm Malcolmson
Lady Thiang: Brenna Campbell
Tuptim: Virginia Vought
Lun Tha: Jordan Donica
Louis: Thomas Whitcomb
Prince Chululongkorn: Cormac Doebbeling
Priest: David Stine
Interpreter: Todd Holder

Staff

Producers: Scott Hainey, Marianne Malcolmson
Director: Maria Matters
Choreographer: Julieann Bandy
Vocal Director: Trevor Fanning
Assistant Musical Director: Brenna Campbell
Costumer: Stephen Hollenbeck
Stage Manager: Perry Hilficker
Properties Mistress: Carol Kirk
Make-Up Design: Marla-Dee Lawless
Scenic Design: Ed Trout
Technical Director: Michael Davis
Consulting Director: Ellie Sellars