Reservations: 760.749.3448Group Rates (for 15 or more): 760.749.8501Tickets & Information: 888.802.7469www.WelkTheatreSanDiego.com

Nov. 13 - Dec. 28, 2008

Sept. 18 - Nov. 9, 2008July 31 - Sept. 14, 2008

Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national “Raise the Praise” tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the Altar Boyz delight audiences. As they perform their signature hits such as “Rhythm In Me,” “The Calling,” and “I Believe,” the Boyz question their loyalty to one another and ask whether or not faith is really holding them together. They finally deliver a message of unity – “there is not a star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.”

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Theatre ProducerLarry Cady

Sound DesignPatrick Hoyny

Music DirectorJustin Gray

Technical DirectorRogelio Rosales

Welk ResoRts theatRe PResents

Jeff Griggs* & Victoria Strong* in

Music by Richard RodgersBook and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Based on “Anna and The King of Siam” by Margaret Landon

DIRecTeD AnD cHOReOGRAPHeD ByJon Engstrom

The King and I is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals • 229 West 28th St, 11th floor, New York, NY 10001

www.rnhtheatricals.com

Welk Resorts Theatre: 1-888-802-7469 or 760-749-3448.e-mail: box.office@welktheatre.com • www.WelkTheatreSanDiego.com.

Stage Manager/Lighting DesignJennifer Edwards-Northover*

Set DesignAndrew G. Hammer

costume coordinatorCarlotta Malone

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PRoDUCtIon staFF

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SEAN COOGAN THEATRE PRODUCER LARRY CADY DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER JON ENGSTROM*MUSIC/VOCAL DIRECTOR JUSTIN GRAYPROD. STAGE MANAGER JENNIFER EDWARDS-NORTHOVER*ASST. STAGE MANAGER CRYSTAL BURDEN*DANCE CAPTAIN ALEX CHESTER* TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ROGELIO ROSALESSET DESIGN ANDREW G. HAMMERWIG DESIGN JASON DONALDSONSOUND OPERATOR PATRICK HOYNYLIGHTING DESIGN JENNIFER EDWARDS-NORTHOVER*COSTUME COORDINATOR CARLOTTA MALONECOSTUME ASSISTANT ROZ LEHMAN PROP DESIGN CRYSTAL BURDEN*DRUMS MIKE MASESSA PIANO JUSTIN GRAY KEYBOARD ANDY INGERSOLLCREW CHIEF RYAN SEYBERTCREW ANIKA CATANIA, DYLAN KIMBALL & JASON DONALDSON

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BOX OFFICE MANAGER SUZANNA LOPEZGROUP SALES JANICE HUMBLEHOUSE SUPERVISOR BILL REESE LEAD BOX OFFICE CLERK NIKKI ADAMS BOX OFFICE STAFF JO RAMOS, SARAH ESTRIN, LIZ DREWRY, PATRICIA ESCOBEDO, JOANN RODRIGUEZ HOUSE STAFF MARIA PAMATZ & WAYNE CROTEAU

*MEMBERS OF ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, THE UNION OF PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND STAGE MANAGERS.

The Welk Resorts Theatre is a professional theatre employing members of the Actors’ Equity Association.

Our musicians are members of The American Federation of Musicians, Local 325.

The director/choreographer is a member of the society of stage directors and choreographers (SSDC).

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The Director is a member of the Society ofStage Directors and Choreographers, Inc.,an independent national labor union.

The Choreographer is a member of the Societyof Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc.,an independent national labor union.

The Director-Choreographer is a member of theSociety of Stage Directors and Choreographers,Inc., an independent national labor union.

The Director and Choreographer is a member ofthe Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers,Inc., an independent national labor union.

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the kIng anD I – Cast oF ChaRaCteRs In Order of Appearance

CAPTAIN ORTON Anthony St. Martin*LOUIS LEONOWENS Benjamin Shaffer & Tommy TwomeyANNA LEONOWENS Victoria Strong*THE INTERPRETER Emir Yonzon*THE KRALAHOME Walker Clark*THE KING Jeff Griggs*LUN THA Ryan Cusino*TUPTIM Janelle VelasquezLADY THIANG Yoly Tolentino*PRINCE CHULULONGKORN Jamen NanthakumarROYAL CHILDREN Amber Ki, Christian Ki, Parker Shyu, Sandy Shyu, Issabela Tulalian, Issadorra Tulalian, Sydney Yockey, Alexis Young, Amara Young, & Arianna YoungSIR EDWARD RAMSEY Anthony St. Martin*PRINCESS YING YAOWLAK Issabela Tulalian ENSEMBLE/LITTLE EVA Catrina Teruel ENSEMBLE/TOPSY Allison NishimuraENSEMBLE/ELIZA Alex Chester*ENSEMBLE/RAIN/FORREST/DOG Sarah PetrellaENSEMBLE/RAIN/FORREST/DOG Laurie EvansENSEMBLE/RAIN/FORREST/DOG Eli MenendezENSEMBLE/SIMON OF LEGREE Joseph ShumateENSEMBLE/ANGEL Michael Lomeka*

UnDeRstUDIesCAPTAIN ORTON/SIR EDWARD RAMSEY Walker Clark*ANNA LEONOWENS Laurie Evans*THE INTERPRETER Michael Lomeka*THE KRALAHOME Emir Yonzon*THE KING Walker Clark *LUN THA Emir Yonzon*TUPTIM Catrina Teruel LADY THIANG Alex Chester*PRINCE CHULULONGKORN Benjamin ShafferSIR EDWARD RAMSEY Walker Clark*

Place: In and around the King’s Palace, Bangkok, SiamTime: Early Eighteen Sixties

The King and I is a 2 hour and 45 minute performance with one 15 minute intermission.

Smoke and lighting effects will be used during the performance.

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MUsCIal nUMbeRs

ACT ONE: Scene 1: Deck of ShipI Whistle a Happy Tune ...................................................................................Anna & Louis

Scene 2: Exterior of King’s Palace

Scene 3: Inside the King’s PalaceMy Lord and Master ..................................................................................................TuptimHello, Young Lovers ..................................................................................................... AnnaMarch of the Siamese Children .................................................................Anna & Ensemble

Scene 4: Garden Outside the PalaceA Puzzlement .........................................................................................................The King

Scene 5: The School Room Inside the Palace Royal Bangkok Academy ...................................................Anna, Wives, Children, & TuptimGetting to Know You ........................................................Anna, Wives, Children, & Tuptim

Scene 6: Garden Outside the PalaceWe Kiss In a Shadow ................................................................................ Lun Tha & Tuptim

Scene 7: Anna’s BedroomShall I Tell You What I Think of You ............................................................................. Anna Something Wonderful .......................................................................................Lady Thiang

Scene 8: Outside the PalaceSomething Wonderful (Reprise) .........................................................................Lady Thiang

Scene 9: Inside the PalaceFinale Act 1 ............................................................................. The King, Anna, & Ensemble

ACT TWO: Scene 1: Inside the King’s Palace

Scene 2: Outside the King’s PalaceI Have Dreamed ........................................................................................ Lun Tha & Tuptim Hello Young Lovers (Reprise) ........................................................................................ Anna

Scene 3: The Theatre PavilionThe Ballet .............................................................................................. Tuptim & Ensemble

Scene 4: Inside the King’s PalaceSong of the King ....................................................................................................The KingShall We Dance .........................................................................................Anna & The King

Scene 5: Interior of Anna’s House

Scene 6: Inside the King’s PalaceI Whistle a Happy Tune (Reprise) .................................................................................. AnnaFinale/Bows ...........................................................................................................Company

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JEFF GRIGGS (The King) Jeff is honored to be at the Welk playing what he considers to be one of the greatest roles ever written in the history of musical theatre. Jeff has a Bachelor’s Degree in theatre from New Mexico State University where he studied under Tony Award-winning playwright Mark Medoff. Favorite roles include The King in The King and I, Harold Hill in The Music Man, P.T. Barnum in Barnum, Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun, Oscar Jaffe in Twentieth Century, Tito Morelli in Lend Me A Tenor, General Howell in Kiss Me Kate and Jack in the award-winning Reefer Madness. He is

probably best known as the villainous Jude St. Clair on Days of Our Lives. Jeff is also an accomplished artist and was honored by the President with a personal invitation to the White House for his 9/11 memorial painting, The Eyes of a Nation.

VICTORIA STRONG (Anna Leonowens)Victoria is thrilled to be back with her Welk Resorts family. Audiences may remember her as Nettie in Carousel, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, Irene Malloy in Hello Dolly and the ghostly Fruma-Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof. National Tour: Ragtime / Mother. Regional: My Fair Lady / Eliza (Tempo Magazine Award), Annie / Grace, Man of La Mancha / Aldonza, The King and I / Anna, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers / Milly, Phantom / Christine (Robby Award), A Little Night Music / Desiree (Inland Theatre Award), Jekyll & Hyde / Emma, Kiss Me Kate / Kate, Ragtime / Mother

(Billy Award, Ovation Nomination), Oliver / Nancy, Will Rogers Follies / Betty Blake, Carousel / Julie, Annie Get Your Gun / Annie Oakley, The Miracle Worker / Ann Sullivan and The Hasty Heart / Margeret. Received Drama-Logue Awards for Guys and Dolls / Sarah, The Secret Garden / Lily, The Sound of Music / Maria. Thanks to Jon Engstrom for the opportunity to portray Anna once again and to my dear husband Ralph, all these years with you have truly been “something wonderful.”

JANELLE VELASQUEZ (Tuptim)Janelle Velasquez, Welk Resorts Theatre debut. A Native of Seattle, WA with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College. Recently seen as Liat in the Hollywood Bowl’s South Pacific starring Reba McIntire and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Other theatre credits include Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular and Iphigenia At Aulis (NY). Film/TV include: “Wasteland”, “Pinkville”, “CSI: Miami”. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for making the R&H classics such a huge part of my childhood.

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RYAN CUSINO (Lun Tha)Ryan is an OCHSA graduate who recently worked with writer Julia Cho and director Chay Yew on the West Coast Premiere of Durango at East West Players. He also was seen as Mollis in the Ovation Award-winning World Premiere of Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings with composer Eric Whitacre and director Michael Michetti. Other theatre credits: Footloose (Ren), Oliver! (The Artful Dodger), The Shadow Box (Mark), and West Side Story (Baby John) with Limon/Carr Productions. He is also very excited to be working on a new rock musical, Emerald Man, by writers Marc Bosserman,

Tom Valdez, and Janet Cole Valdez presented by NYMF and ASCAP/Disney. Television credits: HBO’s Mr. Show; Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show; as well as commercials for Snapple, CBS, and FOX Network. He would like to thank his amazing family and friends for their continuous love and support.

YOLY TOLENTINO (Lady Thiang)Yolanda “Yoly” Tolentino was born at a US Naval base hospital in Guam and raised in San Francisco. She now resides in the Los Angeles area. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Opera Performance from San Francisco State University and State University of New York at Binghamton. Shows: The King & I, original 1996 Broadway cast where she understudied and performed the role of Lady Thiang, Cio-Cio San in Madama Butterfly at the Amato Opera, Siebel in Faust at Tri-Cities Opera, Maria Gonzales in Smile at Citiarts Theatre. Yoly also sings jazz standards,

pop, gospel, and performs her own cabaret shows, one of which is her tribute to Doris Day. Website: www.yolysings.com. “Many thanks to God who is my hope.” (Psalm 91:1)

WALKER CLARK (The Kralahome)Walker is incredibly excited to be playing the role of the Kralahome with such a talented cast. He is a graduate of Duke University and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Walker can be seen on recent episodes of: E.R. (NBC), Justice (Fox) and Veronica Mars (CW). His favorite theatre credits include: Blue Man Group (Center Blue Man), Oklahoma! (Jud) and The Dreamer Examines His Pillow (Tommy). Walker would like to thank his family for their love and support as well as Erica for her sweet

encouragement and Jeff for standing when no one else would. Walker is very grateful to Jon Engstrom for this opportunity as well as Larry Cady and Sean Coogan.

He thanks the crew (Jen, Crystal, JJ, Anika, Ryan and Patrick), for making us look and sound so good and for all of their hard work. And to the audience, thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. For more information go to: www.myspace.com/walkerclark.

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ANTHONY ST. MARTIN (Capt. Orton / Sir Edward Ramsey)

Mr. St. Martin trained with Miss Stella Adler in New York where he appeared on stage and screen before founding the North Beach Repertory Theatre in San Francisco where he served as Artistic Director. He has received numerous awards as an actor and director on both coasts. Stage credits include – Fools For Love, Waiting for Lefty, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, No Exit, American Debut of Swedish Play, The Hour of the Lynx, Chekov’s The Bear and The Marriage Proposal, Austrian Production of, “Alma”, Bus Stop, and Beat – an innovative portrayal of the Beat Generation, which Anthony

wrote and directed, winning special Critic’s Circle Award for “New Directions in Theatre”. Screen credits include – “Desperately Seeking Susan”, “The Cotton Club”, “Brewster’s Millions”, “Phone Booth”, and “Midnight Caller”.

EMIR YONZON (The Interpreter)Emir is excited to be back in beautiful San Diego after a long cold winter in his native Chicago. Emir was last seen at the Welk in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo). Nine of you may have seen him in the feature film “Witless Protection” (TSA Supervisor) starring Larry The Cable Guy which opened on Feb. 22nd then closed on the 23rd. Credits include - 1st National Tour: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), and regional credits include: 42nd Street, Oklahoma, Anything Goes, and Singin’ In The Rain. Emir holds a

B.F.A in Theatre from Millikin University and is a proud member of SAG and AEA. Much love to his family and friends for their continued support. Pudding.

JAMEN NANTHAKUMAR (Prince Chululongkorn/Uncle Thomas)

Jamen is thrilled to be returning to the Welk. He has been acting since the age of eight, has numerous commercial, TV, film and stage credits and is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild. Studying under the tutelage of Broadway veteran Gina Feliccia DeLuca since 2004, his exceptional vocal talents have also made him no stranger to professional musical theater – recently as Young Diego de la Vega in the three city (LA, SF and NYC) staged-reading tour of Zorro. Regional theatre credits include the Welk Theater productions of Gypsy (Newsboy) and Evita (School Child), Niclaes in Pilgrim, Young Nitya in Blue Dove, Chip in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Young Rumi in Accepting

Rumi, Winthrop in The Music Man, Prince Chululongkorn in The King and I and Amahl in Amahl and the Night Visitors as a guest artist with the Chelsea Opera of New York.

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BENJAMIN SHAFFER (Louis Leonowens)Benjamin is thrilled to be making his Welk Theatre debut in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. Benjamin recently played Harry in the world premiere musical of The Daddy Machine at the Diversionary Theatre. Last summer, he played Young Radames in Starlight Theatre’s AIDA. Regionally, Benjamin has played Oliver in Oliver, Randolph in Bye Bye Birdie, The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and the Russian Soloist in Fiddler on the Roof with Coast Kids Theatre. He was part of San Diego Pep Squad in High School Musical at the Civic Theatre. He was also a top ten finalist in San

Diego Megastar Competition. Benjamin would like to thank the director, his musical theatre coach; Becky Cherlin Baird, his voice teacher; Scott Gregory, and his dance instructor and mentor; Dinah Smith. He would finally like to thank his family including sisters Carly and Hayley for their support.

TOMMY TWOMEY (Louis Leonowens)Eight-year-old Tommy has been performing on stage since the age of five and is thrilled to be making his Welk debut. Regional credits include the past two years as the youngest member of the Little Who Ensemble in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe. Last summer he appeared as Chip in Starlight Musical Theater’s production of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. Other favorites include Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man, Woodstock in Charlie Brown Christmas; and Baby Elephant in Disney’s Jungle Book. Tommy loves performing on stage and is especially grateful to his big sister Ashley

who has taught him everything he knows about musical theater. Many thanks to Sean, Larry, Jon and Justin for this wonderful opportunity. Tommy wants to be an entrepreneur when he grows up. It’s been fun “Getting to Know You,” now sit back and enjoy the show!

JOSEPH SHUMATE (Ensemble/Simon of Legree)Joseph is thrilled to return to the Welk Resorts stage after being a part of their phenomenal cast of Oklahoma! Other Welk Resorts credits include Evita (2005) and Gypsy (2004). Joseph began his training in ballet right here in San Diego with the California Ballet Company, going on to earn a Bachelor of the Arts in Dance and Drama from the University of California, Irvine. Favorite roles include Barnaby in Hello Dolly!, Bobby in A Chorus Line, and Hugh Mann in Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House Live. Special thanks go out to his grandparents whose constant support, generosity, and love never fail to amaze him.

ALLISON NISHIMURA (Ensemble/Topsy)Allison is excited to make her first foray into the world of professional Musical Theatre! She recently graduated from AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) after two years of intense conservatory training. Previous credits include: Ensemble in the King and I (San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre), and features in school productions. Thanks to all my teachers that helped me get this far, with a special thanks to Jon Engstrom! Love to all my friends and family!

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ALEX CHESTER (Ensemble/Eliza)Alex is very happy to be returning to the Welk where she played Ermengarde in Hello Dolly!. Some of her favorite theatre credits include playing Connie (stage and recording) in Oh God, We’re Gonna Die for Jeff Marx (co-creator Avenue Q), Rosalind in The Showgirl of 52nd Street (Thousand Oaks/Theatreleague Festival of New Musicals), Alice in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Musical Theatre West), Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie (Downey Civic Light Opera), Peter Pan in Peter Pan (Limon/Carr Productions) and An Inspector Calls for the Royal National Theatre. Alex was recently seen

performing at the East/West Players 42nd Anniversary Visionary Awards gala. In addition to theatre, Alex also does television and commercials. Credits: ER, 7th Heaven and Boston Public, with a T-Mobile national commercial and a Ford Kuga international commercial currently airing. Alex can be seen performing as the Carpet in Disney’s Aladdin Spectacular at the Disney Resort.

SARAH PETRELLA (Ensemble/Rain/Forest/Dog)Sarah is so excited to be back on the Welk Resorts stage! She was last seen in Oklahoma! and in last fall’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. She is a San Diego native recently seen in Starlight SDCLO’s productions of Hot Mikado, The Wizard of Oz, Aida, Oklahoma!, and Beauty and the Beast. Sarah has been performing since the age of six and some of her favorite roles include Mayzie la Bird in Seussical, the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Marty in Grease. Thanks to family, boyfriend Kody, and everyone at the Welk for giving her this amazing opportunity.

LAURIE EVANS (Ensemble/Rain/Forest/Dog)Laurie is delighted to be taking the stage with the cast of The King and I! While this is her first production at the Welk Theatre, Laurie has enjoyed prior opportunities to work with musical director Justin Gray, including performing in a recent production of Gray’s original musical, Company B. Somewhat a novice in musical theatre, Laurie has a strong performance history. She received dance and vocal training and enjoyed varied performance opportunities—including performances of original music—while attending Brigham Young University, where she earned a BS in teaching. Currently, Laurie performs as a dancer with San Diego’s Eveoke Dance Theatre. She

looks forward to further involvement with musical theatre and with the Welk Resort! (In the meantime, you can find her singing occasional live shows for her pet turtle, Bobsled, who is a captive audience in the strictest sense of the word!)

MICHAEL LOMEKA (Ensemble/Angel)Juilliard BFA. Broadway: The King and I and A Christmas Carol. Stage: Celine Dion’s A New Day, Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project. Love to Marshal!

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CATRINA TERUEL (Ensemble/Little Eva)Catrina attended the Boston Conservatory and her favorite shows have been the Hot Mikado (Yum-Yum), Aida (Amneris), Hair (Chrissy), West Side Story (Maria), and Miss Saigon (Gigi u/s, North American Tour). Thanks and love to family and friends.

ELI MENENDEZ (Ensemble/Rain/Forest/Dog)Eli is thrilled to be making her debut at the Welk Resorts Theatre in The King and I. She has taken acting, singing and dancing classes at both Cal State Fullerton and Riverside Community College. Some of her favorite roles include: Ariel in Footloose at the Curtis Theatre, Eli in Godspell at Redlands Civic Light Opera, a Bird Girl in Seussical; The Musical at Performance Riverside, and Hermia in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Eli has been studying hard and plans to save enough money to move to New York to audition and attend The Lee Strasburg Institute or The New School for Drama.

ISSABELA TULALIAN (Royal Child)Issabela is very happy to be a part of the Welk Resorts Theater’s production of The King and I. She was last seen on stage in The Sound of Music as Marta and prior to that, she toured China, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore in the Asian Touring Production of The King and I as Princess Ying Yaowlak. She has appeared on HBO’s “Entourage”, various music videos and films. She recently finished doing a short film for Bud Billiken and Santa, and a music video, It’s Your Love. She has been modeling since age seven, with her most recent project for the print campaign of Intel to be released in June. Issabela has

been performing on stage and in front of camera since the age of seven and has been dancing since five. www.issabeltulalian.com.

ISSADORA TULALIAN (Royal Child)Issadora is thrilled to be a part of the Welk Resorts Theatre’s production on The King and I. Issadora made her Broadway debut at the age of six, touring China, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia for the Asian tour of The King and I as Princess Ying Yaowlak understudy. Her other professional credits include TV appearances, film and modeling. She just finished a music video, It’s Your Love, and her recent modeling project for the print campaign of Intel Business Solution is to be released in June.

She has been dancing since she was four and has been performing on stage since she was five years old. www.issadoraava.com

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AMARA YOUNG (Royal Child)Amara’s first role in theatre was in Peter Pan as Jane. She has also been in The Jungle Book and Anne of Green Gables. When she is not working on stage, she enjoys making up her own scripts along with her sisters and performing at home for family and friends. She is happy to be on stage with other children and adults who love the stage as much as she does.

ARIANNA YOUNG (Royal Child)Arianna loves the singing, dancing and acting that musical theater brings into all our lives. She recently played a Bird Girl in Seussical, a cheerleader in High School Musical, an Indian Maiden in Peter Pan, and a Harem Monkey in The Jungle Book. She was also Opal McPhearson in Anne of Green Gables. When she is not involved in musical theatre, Arianna studies ballet at California Ballet. She is excited to be working at The Welk Resorts Theatre this summer in The King and I.

ALEXIS YOUNG (Royal Child)Alexis experienced her first theatre production in school where she played a Royal Child and Gong Musician in The King and I. It was then she fell in love with musical theatre and has been in six productions in the past year. Alexis performed as Nehebka in Aida, Ms. Stacy in Anne of Green Gables and Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. Other shows in which Alexis has performed include: The Jungle Book, Peter Pan and High School Musical. Alexis has also performed during half time as a Junior Charger Girl and was featured on a KUSI fashion show. Alexis is thrilled to be a part of the Welk Resorts Theatre family and the

summer of The King and I.

PARKER SHYU (Royal Child)Parker, eight, is thrilled to make his debut at the Welk Resorts Theatre. He has been performing since age four and has worked all around San Diego. Some credits include Roar of the Greasepaint, Wizard of Oz (Lollipop Guild) and Miss Saigon (Tam) at Starlight Theatre; South Pacific (Jerome) and Traditions of Christmas at CCT, The King and I at Lyric Opera SD, and his first play, Medea (Son) at UCSD Theatre. He recently also began performing in CYT shows alongside his sister, Sandy. When off stage, Parker studies Chinese and enjoys reading and golfing with his dad. Thanks to his family for all

their love and support, and to the artistic team for this marvelous opportunity!

SANDY SHYU (Royal Child)Sandy, a sophomore at Mt. Carmel High School, is happy to be returning to the Welk Resorts Theatre where she was last seen in Evita. Most recently, Sandy appeared in Once Upon a Mattress as the Jester (BTAA) and in Seussical the Musical as a Bird Girl (CYT). Other credits include: Snoopy!!! (Woodstock) and Little Princess (Becky) at CYT; Roar of the Greasepaint, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon at Starlight Theatre; and Evita with Broadway San Diego. Aside from theatre, Sandy is a member of the Women’s Ensemble (Bel Canto), show choir, and varsity dive team at her school. Her spare time is spent studying

Chinese, voice, and dance. Many thanks to her family for continuous love and support, Sean Tamburrino, her friends, and the artistic directors for such a great opportunity!

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SYDNEY YOCKEY (Royal Child)Sydney, age nine, is thrilled to make her debut at the Welk Resorts Theatre production of The King and I. Currently a fourth grader at School of the Madeline in San Diego, Sydney has performed in California Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker as a bon-bon and soldier. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys tap dancing, soccer, softball and piano. She is excited to be performing with her uncle, Emir Yonzon, who has inspired and helped her. Sydney has done various dance performances with California Ballet and California Ballet’s Dance Connection. She would like to thank her family and friends for their

love and support.

AMBER KI (Royal Child)Amber is a 12-year old attending Oak Valley Middle School and is thrilled to make her debut with the Welk Resorts Theatre in the cast of The King and I. She has performed most recently in CYT’s Seussical, Cinderella and Secret Garden, with her favorite role being a dancer and Interplanet Janet in School House Rock. Her past accomplishments also include performing with her second-degree Black Belt as a part of San Diego’s Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Demo Team. She loves singing with her Junior High Worship Team as well as learning to play piano, flute and guitar. “Thank you to God for blessing me with His gifts, to my family for their constant love and support, and to the

artistic team for this wonderful opportunity!”

CHRISTIAN KI (Royal Child)Christian is extremely excited to be in his very first production ever as a part of The King and I. Christian is a 7-year old at Monterey Ridge Elementary School and enjoys playing soccer and taking classes with CYT in his spare time. He doesn’t have much experience, but has a big heart for performing and for others. He is always ready with a hug and loves trying to make others laugh. Thanks to his family, friends and teachers for all their love and support, to the artistic team for being such an encouragement and to the Lord for blessing him with such an incredible opportunity!

JON ENGSTROM (Director/Choreographer)Jon is very happy to return for his 12th production at the Welk Resorts Theatre. The previous shows he directed & choreographed here were 42nd Street, No, No, Nanette, Meet Me In St. Louis, Fiddler on the Roof, Can Can, Singin’ In the Rain, Annie Get Your Gun, The Desert Song, My Fair Lady & White Christmas. Jon has worked throughout the United States, Europe & Asia. Other productions that Jon has directed & choreographed for major venues include: Bye, Bye, Birdie, My One and Only, West Side Story, Evita, Damn Yankees, They’re Playing Our Song, Mame, Into the Woods, Anything Goes, Oliver, & Sweet Charity.

JUSTIN GRAY (Music Director) Justin has been involved in every major production at the Welk Resorts Theatre since 1991. Visit his new website at www.theatrestories.com.

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Friday Evenings at 8PMThe ALLEY CATS are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing.

Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting.

BlackouT DaTeS: 5/23, 7/4, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28

Special Sundays at 7PM: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7

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Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national “Raise the Praise” tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the Altar Boyz delight audiences. As they perform their signature hits such as “Rhythm In Me,” “The Calling,” and “I Believe,” the Boyz question their loyalty to one another and ask whether or not faith is really holding them together. They finally deliver a message of unity – “there is not a star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.”

Reservations: 760.749.3448Group Rates (for 15 or more): 760.749.8501Tickets & Information: 888.802.7469www.WelkTheatreSanDiego.com

Nov. 13 - Dec. 28, 2008

Sept. 18 - Nov. 9, 2008July 31 - Sept. 14, 2008