CPCC Theatre Hosts Auditions for The Lion in Winter 9/14

CPCC Theatre will hold auditions for The Lion in Winter by James Goldman on Monday, September 13th and Tuesday September 14th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the RehearsAl Hall OC 300 of the Overcash/Halton building on the CPCC Central Campus. The Lion in Winter will be directed by Tom Hollis.

King Henry II of England has three sons by Eleanor of Aquitaine: Richard, Geoffrey, and John. He wants the kingdom to stay united after his death, but all three sons want to rule and it is likely to be torn apart by revolution. Henry favors the youngest John, while Eleanor favors the eldest, Richard. Middle son Geoffrey hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top. Henry would like to have another heir by his mistress Alais, but that would only add to the confusion. Uneasy is the head on which the crown lies, and uneasy the truce between a matchless king and queen. Often revived, this play was the basis of the Oscar-winning film which starred Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn.

We are seeking 5 men and 2 women for characters aged 16 -60.

Henry II, King of England 45 - 55 (This role is already cast)
Alais, a French Princess 20 - 25
John, the youngest son 15 - 20
Geoffrey, the middle son 20 - 30
Richard Lionheart, the oldest son 20 -30
Eleanor, Henry's wife 50 - 60
Philip, King of France early 20's

No appointment necessary. No preparation necessary. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
You do not have to be a current CPCC student to participate. College credit is available to those who qualify. Rehearsals begin September 20th. Rehearsals Monday - Thursday 7 - 10pm
Performances November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14

We are also looking for people interested in working backstage, set crew, props, etc.

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