The student actors, musicians and technicians of Mineola High School will present their spring musical, The King and I, on Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18, at 8 p.m. in the Mineola High School auditorium.

If you are looking for a most exciting theatrical experience, then The King and I should top your list. This Rodgers & Hammerstein creation is one of the world's most beloved musicals. The costumes, music and, of course, the performances by the students will be spectacular. This is a show for all ages.

It is anticipated that tickets will sell quickly for the show. Tickets will be sold in advance for $5 and at the door for $6. Tickets are $4 each for senior citizens and children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at Mineola High School in the Performing and Fine Arts office. Call 739-4179 for more information.

The King and I is directed by Ed Murray. The vocal musical director is Vaughn Fritts and the Pit Orchestra is directed by Don Carreras. The show is produced by Rob Ratner, school district director of Fine Arts.

The following students have been working to make The King and I a memorable night of theater:

The cast: Sean Torrie, Sean Dougherty, Hana McGrath, Anthony Bae, Tim May, James McQueen, Neil Dusling, Justin Fong, Erin Carter, Cathy Dougherty, Tina Baranello, Samantha Barber, Diana Caporaso, Jamie Carter, Arianna DiBenetto, Soon Jung Fong, Kristen Loesch, Danielle Mittleberg, Maria Noto, Rebecca Rajkowski, Thomas Badinger, Susan Hahn, Alex Arellano, Bryan Carlin, Kaitlyn Carter, Tiahna Cristobal, Daniel Dougherty, Quinn DeSousa, Michelle Ferreira, Monsi Figueiredo, Lauren Flynn, Caitlin Herrera, Rachel McGrath, Jessamine McKeever, Samantha Mittleberg, Shannon Murphy, Chelsea Rosner, Samantha Valdellon, Jessica Valente, Billy Orlando, Angela Bae, Leanne Bohach, Melissa Bohach, Nicole Coelho, Vania Delgado, Mariza Dias, Christine Dougherty, Kelly Dougherty, Diane Macedo, Sarah McKeever, Elena Priboy, Phillip Orsano, Vanessa Toleno, Yesenia Tromp, Deena Vezo, Samantha Berberich, Matt Antoniou, and Bob Nuzzolese.

Production staff: Nick Fusco, Angela Bae, Vicki Mortensen, Christina Baranello, Diana Caporaso, Eileen Priboy, Rebecca Rajkowski, Christine Dougherty, Yuliya Ilizarov, Danielle Mittleberg, Filipe Mendes, Cara Sanz, Alexis Crespo, Vania Delgado, Kyra Deutsch, Kelly Dougherty, Kelly Fay, Erin Carter, Susan Hahn, Justin Fong, Tim May, Sean Torrie, Alexis Crespo, Cathy Dougherty, Nick Fusco, Vicki Mortensen, Maryanne Georgeou, Melissa Whitten, Scott Edward, Crystal Tagariello, Donna Renda, Brian Burbano, Regina Carvalho, Joey Tiseo, Mike Katkowski and Nicole Coelho.

Pit orchestra: John Bae, Alfonso Silva, Veronica Tsang, Tracey Campbell, Kristin Degnan, Nicole McAlister, Lucy Ramalhete, Scott Zarchy, Mike Vedric, SuBin Lim, Julia Olkuski, Kelly Ann Smith, Ana Ayala, Diana Rodrigues, Angela Rovegno, Harold Watson, Melissa Skupp, Liz Holzknecht, Melissa Purdy, Brian Goldman, Matt Brown, Ben Lee, Vaughn Fritts, Jill Falcone and Rob Levy.