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MAIN CHARACTERS Anna Leonowens A Welsh-born widow from Victorian England, Anna has been engaged by the King of Siam as teacher to the royal children. Though her late husband was an Officer in Her Majesty’s Army, Anna is visiting Siam for the first time.
The King and I plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.
Historical background. King Mongkut (far right) with his heir Chulalongkorn seated next to him and some of his other children. A wife is seated at left. Mongkut, King of Siam, was about 57 years old in 1861.
The King and I is a 1999 American animated musical film romantic drama film produced by Morgan Creek, Nest, Rankin/Bass, and Rich Animation Studios, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and directed by Richard Rich.
Lun Tha presents the King with a gift: the beautiful, independent-minded young Tuptim, who speaks and reads English. She has been sent to join the King’s wives, all of whom live in the royal palace. Though she is promised to the King, Tuptim is in love with Lun Tha (“My Lord and Master”).
The King and I characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis.
This document provides a character breakdown for the musical "The King and I". It lists the main characters, their vocal ranges and roles. The two leading roles are Anna Leonowens, an English tutor, and the King of Siam. Other principal characters include the King's wives, his children, and servants at the Royal Palace in Siam.
