A phone interview with Kim Varhola conducted on September 6, 2003 by David Lewis Hammarstrom. Kim was part of the ensemble cast and understudy for Madame Liang in the 2002 revival of "Flower Drum Song" written by David Henry Hwang.

Kim Varhola is interviewed by David Lewis Hammastrom on her role in the Broadway revival of “Flower Drum Song.” David begins by asking about Kim’s experience with auditions and performances in both Los Angeles and New York City. Topics also covered include casting decisions, funding and investments, marketing strategy, and critical reception. An emphasis is placed on comparing the differences between the Los Angeles and Broadway performances on points of contrast ranging from environment to demographics of the audience. This interview is one of a series of 18 interviews that author David Lewis Hammarstrom conducted in 2003 as part of research for his book, Flower Drum Songs: The Story of Two Musicals (2006).