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.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Producer Glen Hamilton
Director Bob Stucker
Conductor Chuck Neal
Choreographer Jacob Toth
Show Dates
October 26, 27, November 1, 2, 3, 2001
Performances
Location
| Cast | ||
| Captain Orton | - | Mike Hall |
| Louis Leonowens | - | Eric Smith |
| Anna Leonowens | - | Allison Krzyminski |
| The Interpreter | - | Shawn Mlynek |
| The Kralahome | - | Gerald Dauer |
| The King | - | Mike Gordon |
| Phra Alack | - | |
| Lun Tha | - | Asa Danekind |
| Tuptim | - | Lindsay Denham |
| Lady Thiang | - | Victoria Monholland |
| Prince Chululongkorn | - | Nick Scherf |
| Sir Edward Ramsay | - | Reed Reemsnyder |
| Prince Ying Yaowlak | - | Kari Stausmire |
| English Lady | - | Donna Hall |
| Buda | - | Kevin Harrington |
| Wives | - | Sarah Austin Nicole Becker Debbie Gordon Lisa Gordon Susan Hall Monica Hamilton Madalyn Harrington Renee Harrington Kelly Haskins Olivia Markley Dianna Reemsnyder Abbey Schell Sharon Olson |
| Priests & Guards | - | Brandon Butler Kevin Harrington Jeff Hegarty Chad Mohler |
| The King’s Children | - | Ross Ball Rachel Danyi Molly Dedo Kelsie Eikost Nicole Erni Shelby Erni Sarah Gale Meg Geisen Jessica Guy Bridgett Harrington Jillian Harrington Rita Howard Maggie Kessling Christopher Kline Courtney Knoop Kelsey Knoop Robert Jame Lynn III Rebecca Kay Lynn Clay Meyers Alexa Orr Haley Orr Kari Stausmire Alison Wells Laura Wilhelm Kaylee Wisniewski |
| Orchestra | ||
| Violin | - | Elaine Moore |
| Cello | - | Karla Barthelomey |
| Bass | - | Tom Ritter |
| Flute | - | Laura Magrum |
| Clarinet | - | Dave Roemer Jay Koester |
| Trumpet | - | Mark Padley John Padley |
| Horn | - | Dave McLellan |
| Trombone | - | Larry Twitchell |
| Percussion | - | Ray Woods |
| Piano | - | Deb Evans |
| Production Team | ||
| Rehearsal Pianist | - | Pam Downour |
| Choral Director | - | Darlene Garand |
| Children’s Choir | - | Allison Krzyminski |
| Prompter | - | Marilyn Stucker |
| Stage Manager | - | Greg Szabo |
| Stage Crew | - | Kim Szabo Andy Laurell Jason Mlynek Jill Katona Kyle O’Shea |
| Set Design | - | Bob Stucker |
| Set Construction | - | Glen Hamilton Bob Stucker Bill Harrison Joe Caputo |
| Set Painting & Detailing | - | Too many to list but you know who you are and we thank you. |
| Props | - | Donna Hall Mike Hall |
| Sound | - | Glen Hamilton |
| Program | - | Glen Hamilton |
| Lighting Design | - | Bob Stucker |
| Lights | - | Ryan Pickut Marty Limmer Tammy Limmer Esther Gronstalla |
| Spotlights | - | Ray Leffler Robin Leffler Dianne Hornyak Stephanie Spencer |
| Publicity | - | Sharon Toth |
| Concessions | - | Marcia Hayes |
| Tickets | - | Roxie Mlynek |
| House Manager | - | Patti Kasper |
| Costumes | - | Kiggins Costumes |
| Costume Managers | - | Erin Schmidt Dianne Cammarn |
| Make-Up | - | Marlene Guy Debbie Guy Darla Ladd Michelle Becker Tammy Ankney Sally Orkowski Carol Ball Theresa Gale Karen Howard Kathy Knoop Michelle Orr Vicki Monholland |