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LAWRENCE -- Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, "South Pacific," is being staged by the University of Kansas Theatre, in cooperation with the KU Department of Music and Dance, at 7:30 p.m. April 19, 20, 26 and 27 and 2:30 p.m. April 21 and 28 in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre.
The KU production is directed by John Staniunas, associate professor of theatre and film, with musical direction by Mark Ferrell, associate professor of music and dance, and choreography by Marianne Kubik, assistant professor of theatre and film. The 32-piece orchestra is being conducted by Allison Gaines, Arcadia, Calif., doctoral student in conducting. Scenic design is by Brian Clinnin, Arlington Heights, Ill., graduate student; lighting design is by Beth Collins, Sanderstead, England, graduate student; and costume design is by Aaron Dyszelski, Wauwatosa, Wis., graduate student. Dramaturg is Julie Noonan, Howard, S.D., graduate student.
Members of the cast for the KU production of "South Pacific" include (listed by name, class, parents' names, home address, and role(s)):
DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence
Ashley Lafond, sophomore, daughter of Alea and Mark Lafond, 3613 Riverview Road; Ensign Lisa Minelli and native girl.
Genaro (Narito) Mendez III, kindergarten, Hillcrest Elementary School, son of Genaro Jr. and Stacy K. Mendez, 1021 Missouri; Jerome.
Micaela J. Mendez, fourth grade, Hillcrest Elementary School, son of Genaro Jr. and Stacy K. Mendez, 1021 Missouri; Ngana.
S'ng Oh, graduate student, 1505 W. 25th Court; Bloody Mary.
BARTON COUNTY
From Great Bend
Geoff Gross, senior, son of Sherrie Gross, 2215 Morton; Sgt. Kenneth Johnson.
BUTLER COUNTY
From Andover
Kristyn Barker, junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Barker, 5123 S.W. Tumbleweed; Ensign Dinah Murphy and French girl.
From Douglass
Dustin Peterson, junior, son of Dwight and Pat Peterson, 2757 S.W. 180th; Lt. Joseph Cable.
COFFEY COUNTY
From Burlington
Katrina Alford, freshman, daughter of Rocky and Debbie Alford and Joel and Rebecca Vannocker, 605 S. Sixth; Ensign Cora MacRae.
JOHNSON COUNTY
From Gardner
Alexis Martin Sanchez, junior, daughter of Janet Allen, 726 Oak; Ensign Connie Walewska.
From Leawood
Ryan Colwell, senior, son of James and Doreen Colwell, 2808 W. 131st; Capt. George Brackett.
From Olathe
Michelle Nikoomanesh, sophomore, daughter of Kamy and Barbara Nikoomanesh, 17855 Bluejacket; Liat.
From Overland Park
Renee Lynn Johnson, sophomore, daughter of Lee and Janelle Johnson, 5620 W. 85th; Ensign Rita Adams and French girl.
Darren Maloney, sophomore, son of Timothy and Terrie Maloney, 14103 England; Bob McCaffrey.
Matthew G. Simon, senior, son of Mark and Ellen Simon, 6808 W. 101st Terrace; Luther Billis.
From Roeland Park
Keith Redmond, sophomore, son of Dan and Helen Redmond, 4920 Skyline Drive; Morton Wise.
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
From Lansing
Bob Dorsey, junior, son of Paul and Lilly Dorsey, 519 Forest Glen; Cmdr. Bill Harbison.
Kristopher Miller, senior, son of Dan and Rita Miller, 825 Stonecrest Drive; Lt. Buzz Adams.
MORTON COUNTY
From Elkhart
James Horton, freshman, son of Kenneth and Margaret Horton, P.O. Box 875; Tom O'Brien.
NEMAHA COUNTY
From Sabetha
Meghan Deiter, sophomore, daughter of Steve and Robin Deiter, 1121 Virginia; Ensign Bessie Noonan.
NEOSHO COUNTY
From Chanute
"Ben" Lawrence, junior, son of Kerry and Rebecca Lawrence, 21105 Harper Road; Henry and islander.
SALINE COUNTY
From Salina
Chris Cardinal, freshman, son of Jeanie Cardinal, 221 E. Ellsworth; James Hayes.
From Smolan
Clancy O'Connor, sophomore, son of J.J. and Tammy O'Connor, 2997 W. Smolan Road; Cpl. Hamilton Steves.
SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita
William Hammons, junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levy Hammons, 6919 E. 14th; Stewpot.
Kelly Mengelkoch, senior, daughter of Richard and Sheryl Mengelkoch, 7515 E. Plaza Lane; Ensign Nellie Forbush.
Andrew York, freshman, son of Ben and Deborah York, 4658 N. Farmstead Court; Abner.
SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka
Allison Gabbard, junior, daughter of Dr. Glen Gabbard and Rebecca O'Malley, 700 Crest Drive; Lt. Genevieve Marshall and nun.
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MICHIGAN
From Clio
Matthew Hislope, senior, son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hislope, 3319 Merlyn Court; professor.
MINNESOTA
From Andover
Katie Jensen, freshman, daughter of Steven and Dianne Jensen, 2301 S. Coon Creek Drive; Ensign Sue Yaeger.
MISSOURI
From Kansas City
Erin Evangeline Burns, freshman, daughter of Tom and Victoria Burns, 1217 N.W. 67th Terrace; Ensign Pamela Whitmore.
From Lee's Summit
Sharon Kwon, freshman, daughter of Paul and Susana Kwon, 425 N.W. Oaks Ridge Drive; Bloody Mary's assistant.
From Peculiar
Justin Peterson, graduate student, son of John D. Peterson, 19615 S. State Road J; Emile De Becque.
From St. Peter's
Ryan Keller, sophomore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Keler, 3613 Silver Ridge Drive; Richard West.
NEBRASKA
From Omaha
Dustin S. Hillman, graduate student, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hillman, 2436 Whitmore; shore patrolman.
OKLAHOMA
From Norman
Kate Hurley, freshman, daughter of Phil and Gail Hurley, 3713 Barwick Court; Ensign Janet MacGregor.
From Tulsa
Matt Greer, sophomore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greer, 8931 S. Hudson; Yeoman Herbert Quayle.
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