Memorial Players Presents
“The King and I”
A musical classic for all ages by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

Directed by Jesse Milan, Jr.

Starring Megan Dimmock as Anna and Greg Martin as the King

All performances are free – Free-will donations are gratefully accepted.
Fridays, May 1 & 8 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 2 & 9 at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinee, May 3 at 3:30pm

Venue: Memorial Episcopal Church, 1407 Bolton Street, Baltimore, MD 21217

East versus West makes for a dramatic, uplifting and timeless story of ethnic understanding, leadership and love. Based on a true story, the show takes place in 1862 in Siam (now Thailand) when a widowed English schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok. Anna has been contracted by the King to teach his dozens of children and wives. The King is considered a barbarian by some in the West, and seeks Anna's assistance in preparing his children for the future and in changing his own image, but he soon discovers a deeper change in his own opinions and ways. With the King and Anna keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, they learn together that mutual respect, human dignity and love have no political or cultural boundaries. Featuring songs loved for decades by audiences around the world, “The King and I” is a unique love story of yesterday that is still inspiring and relevant today.

Set Design by John Seeley, Vocal Direction by Greg Satorie, Orchestral Direction by Joon Choi.
Choreography by Jesse Milan, Jr. and Stacey McGhee, Assistant Director Nancy Kelso.

Dedicated to providing free community theater in Bolton Hill, Memorial Players productions depend entirely on voluntary contributions of time, talent, materials and donations to cover all expenses.

The King and I Receptions, held in several of Bolton Hill’s beautiful Victorian residences before each Friday and Saturday evening show, are a great way to donate to Memorial Players and to meet other members of the Memorial Players Community. You will enjoy plentiful food and refreshments and and receive a “VIP card” that guarantees you a reserved seat in the front rows of the theater. Performances are only a few steps away at Memorial Episcopal Church, 1407 Bolton Street, Baltimore, MD 21217.

Dedicated to providing free community theater in Bolton Hill, Memorial Players productions depend entirely on voluntary contributions of time, talent, materials and donations to cover all expenses.
“The King and I” is presented by special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.co