The King

***The King*** was the show the opened the Maverick Theater in 2002 and subsequently was the second show of the 2006 season and fifth show of the 2012 season. Written and directed by Brian Newell. The show ran from March 10th - April 15th 2006 & July 20 - September 15, 2012.

## Synopsis

This is a one of kind production that reunites audiences with one of the greatest performers of our time. It is a lighthearted look at “what if” Elvis returned. The story is for both the avid Elvis fan and the Elvis newcomer, “a sampler of all that is Elvis” suitable for all ages.

“The King” begins with Elvis unfrozen from a cryogenic freeze he secretly under went in 1977. As the story unfolds you join him on an Elvis adventure in the Twenty First Century where he battles the elements of commercialism, corporate lawsuits, science and technology.

Befriended by a family in a small Mississippi town, a troubled Elvis, scarred by his old lifestyle, is determined to prove who he is through his musical talent. Will the world believe him?

The production is a unique combination of rear screen projected sets and video sequences. The entire show is underscored with a live band and back-up singers that perform over 20 of Elvis’ biggest hits.

## 2002 Cast

* Frank Tryon as Aron King (Elvis).
* Susan Carrillo Hall as Gwen Edwards.
* Joe Hufferd as Vic Vegas.
* Alex Dorman as Chet Parker.
* Adam Briggs as Billy Bob Joe Edwards.
* Evelyn Conners as Linsey.
* Tiina Wiles as Lucille.
* Bradley Whitfield as Tom Edwards/Bar Guy #1/Minister/Pizza Hut Guy/Cryo Worker/Cop.
* Brandon Dean as Lisa Marie’s Bodyguard/Bar Guy #2/Hot Dog Guy/Paramedic.
* Sherry Greger as Memphis Belle #1/Lula Mae.
* Sharyon A. Culberson as Memphis Belle #2.
* Happy Richardson as Memphis Belle #3.
* Floyd Bland as Sid.
* Heidi Newell as Cindy
* Video Cameos: Chris Allison, Jim Book, Gavin Carlton, Mark Garcia, Melissa Garza, Karlene Iannone, Mike Martin, Zeke Medina, David Newell, Patty Newell, Maynard Smith and Tony Walesiak.

## 2002 Band

* Lead Guitar & Keyboards: Larry Boggs
* Drums: James Greenwell
* Bass: Floyd Bland

## 2002 Production

* Written & Directed by: Brian Newell.
* Produced by: Jim Book, Brian Newell.
* Technical Director: Jim Book.
* Set Design: Brian Newell and Jim Book.
* Set Construction: Handless Man Theatrics.
* Lighting Design & Operator: Jim Book.
* Sound & Video: Brian Newell.
* Video Sequences Produced & Edited: Brian Newell.
* Costumes And Jumpsuits By: Heidi Newell.
* Box Office: Heidi Newell.

## 2006 Cast

* Frank Tryon as Aron King (Elvis).
* Melanie Gable/Darri Kristin as Gwen Parker.
* Mark Coyan as Vic Vegas.
* Christopher Goss as Chet Parker.
* Erik Furuheim as Billy Bob Joe Parker.
* Cassandra Cade as Linsey.
* Amber Snead/"Happy" Richardson as Lucille.
* Areej Al-Faris as Memphis Belle.
* Robert Downs as Terence, Bar Guy #1, Hot Dog, Inmate #2, Cop.
* Brady Miller as Bar Guy #2, Pizza Hut Guy, Inmate #1, Tech Guy.
* Allen Cade as Cryo Worker, Pizza Hut Guy, Cameraman.
* Shelley Barnett as Lula Mae, Vic-Ette, Dairy Queen, Show Girl, Jail Bird.
* Vanessa Koman as Cindy, Vic-Ette, Dairy Queen, Show Girl, Jail Bird.
* Video Cameos: Chris Allison, Mark Garcia, Melissa Garza, Karlene Iannone, Zeke Medina, David Newell, Patty Newell, Maynard Smith, Tony W. & Eric.

## 2006 Band

* Lead Guitar & Keyboards: Don Lansdown.
* Drums: John Carbone.
* Bass: Floyd Bland.
* Sax: Allen Cade.

## 2006 Production

* Written & Directed By: Brian Newell.
* Produced By: Jim Book, Brian Newell.
* Set, Sound & Video Designed By: Brian Newell.
* Light Design: Jim Book.
* Costumes And Jumpsuits By: Heidi Newell.
* Choreographer: Cassandra Cade.
* Technical Director: Jim Book.
* Master Carpenters: Erik Furuheim & Nathan Makaryk.
* Master Electrician: Bill Mitler.

## 2012 Cast

* Frank Tryon as Aron King (Elvis).
* R.C. Sands as Vic Vegas.
* Natalie Beisner as Gwen Parker.
* Rob Downs as Chet Parker.
* Mark Royston as Billy Bob Joe.
* Amber Jourñae as Lucille.
* Angela Griswold as Lindsey.
* Wendy Karn as Lula Mae.
* Danesh Noshirvan as Guy #2/Hot Dog/Salesman.
* Dennis Blanchard as Guy #1/Pizza Guy/Attorney.
* Victoria English as Holly/Dairy Queen/Show Girl.
* Mia Chiaromonte/Alissa Sanchez/Cassandra Cade as Cryo Worker/Cindy/Dairy Queen/Show Girl.
* Miles Davis as Louis (Dixie's Owner).
* Casey Ryan as '68 Comeback Elvis.
* Video Cameos: Nick McGee, Rex Riffel, Chris Allison, Rick Franklin, Joe Parish, Glenn Freeze, Bob Kokol, Mark Worley, Zeke Medina And Melissa Garza.

## 2012 Band

* Band Leader & Bass: Floyd Bland.
* Lead Guitar: Don Lansdown & Robert Dean Nunez.
* Drums: Sho Fujieda.
* Keyboard: Dennis Blanchard.
* Woodwinds: Bryan Whitaker.
* Trumpet: Miles Davis.

## 2012 Production

* Directed by: Brian Newell.
* Produced By: Brian Newell and Jim Book.
* Stage Manager: Lauren Shoemaker.
* Technical Director: Jim Book.
* Costumes, Decal & Sapphire Jumpsuits: Heidi Newell.
* Silver Rhinestone Jumpsuit & Hawaii Tunic: Curtis Jerome.
* Choreographer: Cassandra Cade.
* Set, Sound & Video Design: Brian Newell.
* Light Design: Jim Book.
* Carpenters: David Tehero and Michael J Keeney.
* Electricians: David Tehero and James Book.
* Theater Manager: Michael J Keeney.