Theatre Casting Call for "The Lion In Winter"
Actors needed for production of "The Lion In Winter". See more info below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: King Henry II throws a Christmas feast for the newly crowned King of France. Also in attendance are Henry’s three plotting sons, each eager to take the throne, and Henry’s manipulative wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, newly released from house arrest (after raising an army against Henry). Even though they need to appear a happy family for the King of France, this doesn’t stop each Plantagenet from secretly plotting to take the others down. While the three sons backstab and squabble to take their place in history, Eleanor and Henry use their offspring as pawns against each other in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Additional info: Please bring headshot & resume & any conflicts - will be reading from sides. Video submissions will be accepted: see the attachment. PERFORMANCE DATES: December 5, 6, 7 (matinee), 11, 12, 13. All actors must be able to attend all tech week rehearsals (December 1 – 4) and all performances. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
The sister of Philip Capet, Alais is of the royal blood of France and would, through a contracted marriage with Richard, ally the two countries of France and England. She was raised as a child by Eleanor, and is the mistress of Henry. She is no less a pawn in the machinations of Henry and Eleanor than are their sons.
The youngest of the three sons of Henry and Eleanor, John is described as a pimply and immature boy. He is, however, his father’s choice for the crown, and he uses this knowledge in taunting his two brothers.
The middle son of Henry and Eleanor, Geoffrey has no one fighting for his right to the throne, and he begrudgingly accepts his fate, but it rankles him that he usually is not considered—in any matters of the heart or family. He is the most cerebral of the three boys.
The oldest of the three sons of Henry and Eleanor, Richard in later life becomes known as Richard the Lion Heart. He is his mother’s choice for the next king, and is probably the best warrior of the three sons.
The wife of Henry II and mother of Richard, Geoffrey, and John, Eleanor is a strong and powerful woman in her own right. She is still beautiful and still in many ways in love with her husband, although he keeps her in prison most of the time. She is a danger to Henry because of her strength and intelligence; and she champions the fight for Richard to be the next king.
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