Contact Information
Tyrone Community Players, INC.
P.O. Box 209
Tyrone, PA 16686-0209
Phone: 814 684-ART2 (2782)
The King and I
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 Bangcock, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered 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 marvels of the musical stage.
Cast and Crew Posted 01/23/2012
| King of Siam | Patrick Rice |
|---|---|
| Anna Leonowens | Josie Gildow |
| Louis Leonowens | Kenny Mckernan |
| The Kralahome | John Diller |
| Tuptim | Emma Rohan |
| Lady Thiang | Alicia Rodriguez |
| Crown Prince | John Paul Grabowski |
| Lun | Richie Smith |
| Sir Edward | Jon Vickers-Jones |
| Phra Alack | Nathan Pownall |
| Interpreter | Joshua Miller-Day |
| Captain Orton | David Smith |
| Kings Wives | Tracey Baker, Betsy Beck, Kathleen Beck, Lynne Dirkse, Arianna Grabowski, Emily Jamison, Cassie Kasic, Alison McGovern, Alexis McKenna, Emily McKenna |
| Kings Children | Tyler Aiken, Sarah Diller, Elaina Gehlman, Mary Grabowski, Garin Hoy, Nora Hoy, McKenzie Johnson, Bobbi Kasic, Amy Long, Kendall Markley, Linden Markley, Erin McKenna, Randi Riggleman, Zoie Robison, Jessie Waters, Sarah Zakrwski |
| Ensemble | Brianna Wright, Philip Baskin |
Audition Notice Posted 11/5/2011
Auditions are scheduled for Sunday and Monday, December 11 and 12 in the second floor ballroom of "The Building", home of The Tyrone Community Players, located at 1019 Logan Ave.
- Sunday at 2:00 PM for young actors 6-14 years of age.
- Sunday and Monday at 7:00 PM for adult actors over 14 years.
Please come prepared with a short vocal audition. An accompanist will be available. There will also be cold readings from the script.
Show dates are March 23 & 24, 2012 in the TAHS auditorium.
Rehearsals will begin after January 2nd, 2012.
Director: Cindy Bennett
Music Director: Darcy Wilson
Stage Manager: Nancy Sloss
Principle Cast Requirements:
Anna Leonowens: A school teacher (widowed) employed by the King of Siam to teach his children in the ways of the modern world. An enthusiastic, dedicated, yet proper woman. Clear, soprano voice...numerous solos...some dancing...extensive dialogue and strong character development.
Louis Leaonowens: Anna's only child, her son, who travels to Siam with his Mother. Aged 10-15 years. Non-singing/solo character. Moderate dialogue.
The Kralahome: The Prime Minister of Siam and confidant to the King. Group vocals...moderate dialogue...serious stage presence
The King of Siam: A strong, superior, arrogant man who is not nearly so strong, superior and confident underneath (although very few will ever see this). He has a dominant presence and expects his every whim to be satisfied. Extensive dialogue and character development. Moderate vocals with several solo numbers...tenor/baritone...some dancing.
Tuptim: A young woman (16-25ish) who is a gift to the King from the King of Burma. She is in love with another man and not satisfied to stay in Siam as the King's handmaiden. A clear, soprano voice...several duets...moderate dialogue
Lady Thiang: The first wife of the King, a place of considerable honor and prestige. She is loyal, forgiving and loving...also the mother of the crown prince. Soprano/mezzo voice. Some solo work and company involvement. Moderate dialogue.
Prince Chaufa Chululongkorn: The first born son of the King and Lady Thiang, making him the crown prince. He learns from his father the ins and outs of being the King, mimics him in his approach. A young man aged 10-15 years...some solo vocal work company involvement...sm/moderate dialogue.
Lun: The love of Tuptim who has come from Burma to retrieve his beloved, in secret. A strong baritone/tenor voice. Several duets with Tuptim. Small amount dialogue.
Edward Courtwright: A friend of Anna who has come to Siam on a diplomatic mission. A very proper British man. A non-singing role with small/moderate dialogue.
Additional Cast Requirements:
Interpreter: A loyal follower of the King. Ensemble vocals and small/moderate dialogue.
The King's Children: A flourish of young princes and princesses. No prince over the age of the crown prince. Children have some individual dialogue and sing as an ensemble several times during the show. There will be no more than 14 children, each with their own identity and mother. Some dancing required.
The King's Wives: The King, as he says, got a late start and only has 12 wives. The wives work as a unit most of the time, an ensemble independent of the entire ensemble. Some dancing required.
Phra Alack: A servant to the King. Small amount of independent dialogue and group vocals
Captain Orton: The ship captain who brings Anna to Siam and comes to return her to Britain. Non singing as Captain but may be doubled to ensemble. Small dialogue.
The cast is rounded out by an ensemble of palace servants, visitors and citizens...most of which who have no independent dialogue and ensemble vocals.
For additional information, phone the ArtsLine at 684-ART2 (2782)
