King and I in Cebu

Inspired by the success of last year's play, Oliver, Sacred Heart School-Jesuit (SHS-J), brings to the Cebu audience another favorite classic, The King and I. Bringing together for the second time experienced director and choreographer, Benjie Diola, and a cast of local talents composed of students, faculty, alumni, parents and friends, the SHS-J's rendition of The King and I promises to entertain the audience with its regal performances during the last two weekends of October.

The King and I is about Anna Leonowens, an Englishwoman who goes to Siam to teach English to the King's sixty-seven children. During her stay there, she gains insights into the culture of the land, challenges its inner workings and captures the heart of the people and possibly the King's, too. Adapted from the novel Anna and the King by Margaret Landon, Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I is one of the longest running Broadway plays, winning awards like the "Tony" Award for Best Musical in 1951-52.

The musical is presented as part of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the school. Fr. Ernesto Javier, S. J. - School Director also hopes to restore this time-honored Jesuit tradition of theatre in school. Proceeds of the play will go to the construction of a theatre in the new school campus.

The King and I is co-presented by the SHS-J Parents-Teachers Association. Major sponsors are: Alcordo Advertising, Metro Gaisano, Rohm and Haas Philippines, Inc., SM City Cebu, Vic Enterprises. Minor sponsors include Aboitiz Construction Group, Inc. and Aboitizland, Aison Auto Center and Bike Shop, Atty. Augusto W. Go, Avon, Cebu Home & Builder's Center, Colonnade Supermarket, Mrs. Lily Ngo Chua, Maanyag Spa and Hair Salon, Smart Communications Inc., and SIBS Publishing House, Inc.

Play dates are on October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2005. Matinee shows are at 2:00 p.m. while gala shows are at 7:15 p.m. at Theatre One, SM City Cebu. The October 22 matinee show is already sold out, so hurry and purchase your tickets now. Tickets are available at the Sacred Heart School-Jesuit. Please call tel. nos. 233-4911 or 12 and look for Ms. Lilibeth Chu. You may also log on to www.shs.-jesuit.net for more information.

Support the school, relive memories, and be entertained with SHS-J's The King and I.