Performers Needed for "The Lion in Winter" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The production of "The Lion in Winter" is currently in need of performers to portray roles in. Please, see the details below. About the play: At its heart, The Lion in Winter is a family dramedy, An aging patriarch. Three sons competing for their fathers love and attention. A formidable ex wife and a much younger mistress, this is not a normal family though, this family includes the King of England, a Queen of both England and France, two future Kings of England and the reigning King of France. This play is an imagining of a family Christmas gathering. Rate: This is a volunteer opportunity. Additional information: Please prepare a short monologue of your choice, there will be sides provided for group cold reads. When applying, please send your desired date for auditioning (Sunday July 28th from 12:30 to 2:30pm or Monday July 29th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm).
7 roles
An aging King of England, although considered old in those days, still is ferocious with remarkable wit and vitality, has succession planning on his mind.
An aging Queen. Henry's estranged wife, every inch his equal in wit and political savvy. Historically described as "brilliant, charming, much concerned with aging and an enormously troublesome wife.
Eleanor and Henrys eldest living son, the warrior of the brothers. Future King Richard Lion Heart. Really wants to be King. Eleanors choice.
The middle and most cerebral brother. Knows he won’t be King. Also knows you need to have a place to land when you’re a “spare”.
Henry’s much younger mistress. Richards betrothed. Raised by Eleanor. Sister of the King of France.
A young King rising in power as a strong monarch. He needs Richard to be King and Alais to be Queen as Henry promised.
Eleanor and Henry’s youngest and seemingly least capable son. Henry’s choice. Future King John.
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